Federal Crimes

Generally speaking, the principles of criminal defense are the same at the Federal level as they are at the state level. However, procedures and rules are quite different. It’s important to have an experienced attorney who has been admitted to practice in your federal district. Of all criminal charges, the most intimidating can be federal Read More …

Immigration

A California criminal conviction can weigh heavily on those individuals who are not yet United States citizens. Certain kinds of criminal convictions can lead to deportation- regardless of how long that person has resided in the United States. There are also “inadmissible crimes” that will restrict an immigrant from re-entering the country after leaving, becoming Read More …

Death Penalty

Charges in California that carry the death penalty are: first-degree murder with special circumstances (capital murder); sabotage; train wrecking causing death; treason; perjury causing execution of an innocent person; fatal assault by a prisoner serving a life sentence. A qualified attorney can help your friend or loved one avoid the death penalty, or life in Read More …