Criminal Defense
Filter by Category
Why Do DUI Cases Take So Long to Resolve?
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
DUI cases have been known to take longer than many defendants expect, especially when the charges are fairly serious. Even for a "run-of-the-mill" first-time...
Texting and Driving: 3 Ways to Prove It
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
Texting and driving is a crime in many states. But what proof do prosecutors need to show that a driver was distracted by a text message? In one recent case in...
5 Potential Defenses to Domestic Violence
By Aditi Mukherji, JD | Last updated on
Allegations of domestic violence are taken seriously -- and for good reason. According to the National Coalition of Domestic Violence, more than 1 million...
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...