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Part 2 Post conviction White Collar

Post Conviction for white collar cases

Post Conviction Relief

Post Conviction in White Collar Cases. Part 1

Cultivating your Child Witness

An overview on dealing with the challenges associated with youthful witnesses.

Riley v. California: Warrantless searches of cell phones incident to arrest prohibited

The United States Supreme Court ruled that police generally may not, without a warrant, search digital information on a cell phone seized from an individual incident to arrest.

Are Medical Marijuana Cards a Defense to Criminal Charges in California?

A recent Rolling Stone article continues to point out the current administrations' "War on Pot" is very real and active.

Questioning the Deprivation of Sex Offender Rights and Opportunities

Across the United States, approximately 747,408 individuals are listed on sex offender registries.

Strip Searches Without Cause Upheld by Supreme Court

Various freedoms, this country is also known for many levels of protections from government overreach. Unfortunately, one of the basic levels of protection has been challenged by a recent Supreme Court ruling.

Tracking Suspects with Cell phones: Is that Legal?

Cell phones offer the ability to contact loved ones, look up restaurants and even check the weather. However, according to the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) these handy devices are also, in some cases, being used to implicate their owners.

Law Grants More Protections Sex Crimes Victims, Increases Convictions

Recently, Governor Brown signed a bill into law that provides trial assistance to children and other vulnerable victims of sex crimes. Supporters of the law believe strengthening protections for victims will also increase convictions for those accused of sex crimes.

Report Reveals More Felons Following Probation Requirements

California residents on probation are probably aware of some recent changes to the probation requirements. New laws were recently enacted due to an instruction from the Supreme Court to reduce prison overcrowding.

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