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Do Police Have to Inform You of Your Charges?
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
It is a common misapprehension that police officers are required to tell you why you're being arrested or what offense you've committed when you're being...
How to Get a Public Defender
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
Want to know how to get a public defender? It's a common question for those in the criminal justice system, especially if you've just been accused of a...
18 L.A. Sheriff's Officials Charged in Jail Abuse Case
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
Nearly twenty former and current LA County Sheriff's Department officials were charged on Monday, in connection with allegations of of abuse and misconduct...
Can You Beat a DUI Charge on a Technicality?
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
DUI charges can be a pain, but there are a lot of legal myths about how to beat them -- for example, potentially getting your charges dismissed because of a...
5 Ways Black Friday Can Get You Arrested
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
Black Friday can bring out the worst in holiday shoppers, and in some cases, it can also land you in police custody. As a bit of a pre-Black Friday warning,...
3 Charged in San Jose State Univ. Hate Crime
By Aditi Mukherji, JD | Last updated on
Learning how to live with your college roommates is a common struggle, especially during your first year. But for one freshman at San Jose State University,...
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Joseph Fawbush, Esq.
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Vaidehi Mehta, Esq.
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Kit Yona, M.A.
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Mariana Petersen
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