Probation can give someone the opportunity to avoid jail or prison, stay with their family, keep working, and move forward after a criminal case. However, probation also comes with strict rules. If the court believes you violated those rules, you may be facing...
Most people carry their entire lives on their phones. Text messages, photos, emails, location history, social media accounts, banking apps, search history, call logs, and private conversations may all be stored on a single device. So, if you are arrested in...
Many people assume that once a verdict is delivered and a sentence is handed down, the legal process is over. But the criminal justice system offers several avenues for challenging a conviction or seeking relief after sentencing — and for defendants in Santa Clara...
If you have been arrested or charged with a crime in California, one of the first questions you may have is simple: How serious is this? The answer often depends on whether the offense is charged as a misdemeanor or a felony. Both are criminal charges. Both can affect...
Getting arrested can be one of the most stressful and confusing moments of your life. Whether you were taken into custody unexpectedly, charged after an investigation, or released with a future court date, it is normal to feel overwhelmed and unsure of what comes...
