Children Under 16 Can No Longer Be Sent to Adult Criminal Court in California
Jerod Gunsberg, Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer
Under a new California law, children under 16 who have committed a crime will not be tried as an adult. Their cases will remain in juvenile court.
read moreWithdrawing Guilty Plea in California
Jerod Gunsberg, Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer
If you are facing an old criminal conviction in California and you are not a United States citizen, you should immediately investigate whether you are eligible to withdraw your guilty plea and possibly have your case dismissed entirely.
read moreNew California Criminal Laws for 2017
Jerod Gunsberg, Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer
Changes to the California Criminal Laws in 2017. Some of these changes include tickets for holding your phone while driving and fines for large capacity firearm.
read moreMisdemeanor Diversion Can Jeopardize Your Professional License in California
Jerod Gunsberg, Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer
If you have a professional license, admitting the charge could be enough to have a seriously negative impact on your professional license. Depending on the charge, merely admitting the offense can be enough to trigger disciplinary action against someone.
read morePossible Change in Miranda Rights for Juveniles Accused of Crimes in California
Jerod Gunsberg, Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer
If passed, California SB 1052 would prohibit minors (anyone under 18 years old) from waiving their Miranda rights without first speaking to an attorney.
read moreArrested at Coachella… Now What?
Jerod Gunsberg, Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer
There were over 270 arrests this year at the Coachella Art and Music festival, a 15 percent increase compared to last year’s festival. While the vast majority of arrests were related to possession of narcotics (especially Molly), there was a well-publicized…
read moreWill My Domestic Violence Charges Be Dismissed?
Jerod Gunsberg, Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer
Will your domestic violence charges be dismissed? You’ll only know for certain on the day of the trial. Learn about the factors that may influence your case.
read moreLos Angeles Felony Domestic Violence Arrest: What Does It Mean?
Jerod Gunsberg, Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer
Judges consider three factors when charging felony domestic violence. Find out more about the arrest and charges for domestic violence.
read morePenalties for Street Racing in Los Angeles County Are Severe
Jerod Gunsberg, Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer
Street racing in Los Angeles County hold severe consequences for all parties involved. Read about what penalties face offenders of this law on our blog.
read moreGovernor Brown Puts Juvenile Justice Reform Initiative on the California November Ballot
Jerod Gunsberg, Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer
California voters will have the chance to vote to end the practice of direct filing juvenile cases in adult court in November.
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