Yes. A sex crime case can sometimes end before trial, but dismissal is never automatic. Whether charges are rejected, reduced, or dismissed depends on the evidence, the timing of the case, and the legal issues involved. For anyone facing an accusation, a Sex Crimes...
Being accused of a sex crime can change your life before a single charge is filed. Investigators may contact you unexpectedly, ask to “clear a few things up,” request access to your phone, or seek a statement about what happened. In that moment, the decisions you make...
An alleged parole violation can threaten a person’s freedom even when no new criminal conviction exists. Because California parole revocation proceedings use a lower burden of proof than a criminal trial, the defense must act quickly to investigate the accusation and...
An alleged parole violation can lead to immediate custody and a court process that moves much faster than many standard criminal cases. A person may face a parole hold after missing a required appointment, failing a drug test, violating a special condition, possessing...
Parole allows a person released from California state prison to serve part of their sentence in the community under supervision. While on parole, the person must follow general rules established by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, along...
