The Case of the Cell Phone Towers, the Fourth Amendment, and Your Right to Digital Privacy What’s this about?--Cops tracking your cell phone records without warrants The final ruling in Carpenter v. the United States is a major win for the people and their right to invoke the Fourth Amendment. In 2011, Timothy Carpenter was [...]
Many clients of ours find themselves unsure of what to expect when it comes to appearing in court: what do I need? How should I act? Where do I even go? While this confusion is very understandable, having a solid idea of what you can expect before walking into the courtroom can be a big relief [...]
Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorneys Pre-filing Investigation Before there is a criminal case, there is an investigation into potential criminal activity. Sometimes, the investigation is very brief, such as a traffic stop on suspicion of driving under the influence. In other cases, the investigation can last months or even years before charges are filed and arrests [...]
Trusted Criminal Defense Attorneys in Los Angeles One of the most frequent misunderstandings of the law involves the right to remain silent, otherwise known as the Miranda rights. What are Miranda warnings? Miranda requires that police inform a person being questioned that they have the right to remain silent and any statements they make can be [...]
Don’t they need a warrant to search and question me? No. Due to the federal government’s interest in safety and enforcing immigration laws, the usual Fourth Amendment protections give way at international borders, which include international terminals in airports. Although these laws are based on immigration concerns, any evidence uncovered in these searches can be used [...]
What is an immigration detainer and how can it affect you? Advocacy from a Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney An immigration detainer is a formal request by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to state and local authorities holding an individual that directs the facility to hold the individual for [...]
Trusted Drug Crime Attorneys in Los Angeles What does Proposition 64 mean for me? On November 8, 2016, California voters passed Proposition 64, which legalized the recreational use of marijuana by adults over 21. WHAT DOES THAT MEAN? Proposition 64 legalized the recreational use of marijuana by adults. Adults over the age of 21 can now [...]
The Latest from Our Los Angeles Criminal Attorneys On November 8, 2016, California voters passed Proposition 57, otherwise known as “The Public Safety and Rehabilitation Act.” What does Proposition 57 do? Proposition 57 increases parole chances for individuals convicted on non-violent felonies. It also gives judges, rather than prosecutors, the power to determine whether to try [...]
Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorneys Clearly, City Attorney Mike Feuer is very proud of his Neighborhood Prosecutor Program. But what our office has noticed is that this program has resulted in a drastic increase in filings for criminal threats, violation of protective order, and harassment cases between neighbors. Many potential clients have walked in when what [...]
Get Ready with Our Los Angeles DUI Attorneys With the recently passed Proposition 64, California has legalized recreational marijuana. Driving under the influence of marijuana, however, remains illegal. Proposition 64 itself did not set a limit for under the influence. Likely, legislators will set the limit for a “per se” THC DUI at 5 nanograms THC [...]
