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Jo-Anna Nieves
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1. Jo-Anna Nieves Oakland, CA
  Attorney at Law - CA, 2011
  Florida State University J.D. 2011
2. AboutThe Nieves Law Firm
  When you are charged with a criminal offense, you need a strong, experienced, and committed advocate.
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Maria G Guraiib

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DUI-DWI, Felony, Misdemeanor

I was born and educated in Tucuman, Argentina. I graduated from the National University of Tucuman with a juris doctor and became a practicing attorne... (more)

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600 Allerton St, Redwood City, CA 94063

Robert Gary Cummings

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Criminal, DUI-DWI, Felony, White Collar Crime, Misdemeanor

The Law Offices of Robert G. Cummings is devoted to the defense of individuals and entities charged with or facing criminal prosecution. Mr. Cumming... (more)

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800-965-6701

2000 Broadway St, Redwood City, CA 94063

Bruce William Nickerson

Misdemeanor, Criminal, Police Misconduct, Gay & Lesbian Rights

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 45 Years

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231 Manor Dr, San Carlos, CA 94070

Frederick Tait Ehler

General Practice

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 31 Years

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1484 Pollard Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95032

Jie Zhang

Landlord-Tenant, Misdemeanor

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 19 Years

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1263 Nilda Ave, Mountain View, CA 94040

Keith Michael Casto

Industry Specialties, Environmental Law, Misdemeanor, Accident & Injury

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 52 Years

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125 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Nafiz M. Ahmed

Criminal, DUI-DWI, Misdemeanor, Domestic Violence & Neglect

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 19 Years

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600 Allerton Street, Suite 201, Redwood City, CA 94063

Neil S. Tardiff

Other, Lawsuit & Dispute, Federal Appellate Practice, Misdemeanor

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 44 Years

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1848 Farndon Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93406

Shari Sukaram

Criminal, DUI-DWI, Misdemeanor, Domestic Violence & Neglect, Juvenile Law

Status: In Good Standing

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600 Allerton Street, Suite 201, Redwood City, CA 94063

Shelley Dianne Dwyer

Criminal, DUI-DWI, Misdemeanor, Felony, White Collar Crime

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 35 Years

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605 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA 94063

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PUBLIC DEFENDER

A lawyer appointed by the court and paid by the county, state, or federal government to represent clients who are charged with violations of criminal law and ar... (more...)

A lawyer appointed by the court and paid by the county, state, or federal government to represent clients who are charged with violations of criminal law and are unable to pay for their own defense.

MCNAGHTEN RULE

The earliest and most common test for criminal insanity, in which a criminal defendant is judged legally insane only if he could not distinguish right from wron... (more...)

The earliest and most common test for criminal insanity, in which a criminal defendant is judged legally insane only if he could not distinguish right from wrong at the time he committed the crime. For example, a delusional psychotic who believed that his assaultive acts were in response to the will of God would not be criminally responsible for his acts.

PROBABLE CAUSE

The amount and quality of information police must have before they can arrest or search without a warrant or that a judge must have before she will sign a searc... (more...)

The amount and quality of information police must have before they can arrest or search without a warrant or that a judge must have before she will sign a search warrant allowing the police to conduct a search or arrest a suspect. Reliable information must show that it's more likely than not that a crime has occurred and the suspect is involved.

HABEAS CORPUS

Latin for 'You have the body.' A prisoner files a petition for writ of habeas corpus in order to challenge the authority of the prison or jail warden to continu... (more...)

Latin for 'You have the body.' A prisoner files a petition for writ of habeas corpus in order to challenge the authority of the prison or jail warden to continue to hold him. If the judge orders a hearing after reading the writ, the prisoner gets to argue that his confinement is illegal. These writs are frequently filed by convicted prisoners who challenge their conviction on the grounds that the trial attorney failed to prepare the defense and was incompetent. Prisoners sentenced to death also file habeas petitions challenging the constitutionality of the state death penalty law. Habeas writs are different from and do not replace appeals, which are arguments for reversal of a conviction based on claims that the judge conducted the trial improperly. Often, convicted prisoners file both.

IRRESISTIBLE IMPULSE TEST

A seldom-used test for criminal insanity that labels the person insane if he could not control his actions when committing the crime, even though he knew his ac... (more...)

A seldom-used test for criminal insanity that labels the person insane if he could not control his actions when committing the crime, even though he knew his actions were wrong.

FALSE IMPRISONMENT

Intentionally restraining another person without having the legal right to do so. It's not necessary that physical force be used; threats or a show of apparent ... (more...)

Intentionally restraining another person without having the legal right to do so. It's not necessary that physical force be used; threats or a show of apparent authority are sufficient. False imprisonment is a misdemeanor and a tort (a civil wrong). If the perpetrator confines the victim for a substantial period of time (or moves him a significant distance) in order to commit a felony, the false imprisonment may become a kidnapping. People who are arrested and get the charges dropped, or are later acquitted, often think that they can sue the arresting officer for false imprisonment (also known as false arrest). These lawsuits rarely succeed: As long as the officer had probable cause to arrest the person, the officer will not be liable for a false arrest, even if it turns out later that the information the officer relied upon was incorrect.

HUNG JURY

A jury unable to come to a final decision, resulting in a mistrial. Judges do their best to avoid hung juries, typically sending juries back into deliberations ... (more...)

A jury unable to come to a final decision, resulting in a mistrial. Judges do their best to avoid hung juries, typically sending juries back into deliberations with an assurance (sometimes known as a 'dynamite charge') that they will be able to reach a decision if they try harder. If a mistrial is declared, the case is tried again unless the parties settle the case (in a civil case) or the prosecution dismisses the charges or offers a plea bargain (in a criminal case).

OWN RECOGNIZANCE (OR)

A way the defendant can get out of jail, without paying bail, by promising to appear in court when next required to be there. Sometimes called 'personal recogni... (more...)

A way the defendant can get out of jail, without paying bail, by promising to appear in court when next required to be there. Sometimes called 'personal recognizance.' Only those with strong ties to the community, such as a steady job, local family and no history of failing to appear in court, are good candidates for 'OR' release. If the charge is very serious, however, OR may not be an option.

EXPUNGE

To intentionally destroy, obliterate or strike out records or information in files, computers and other depositories. For example, state law may allow the crimi... (more...)

To intentionally destroy, obliterate or strike out records or information in files, computers and other depositories. For example, state law may allow the criminal records of a juvenile offender to be expunged when he reaches the age of majority, to allow him to begin his adult life with a clean record. Or, a company or government agency may routinely expunge out-of-date records to save storage space.

SAMPLE LEGAL CASES

People v. Feyrer

... Defendant Jesse Feyrer was charged with assault by means of force likely to produce great bodily injury, an offense punishable either as a felony or a misdemeanorâ€”commonly known as a "wobbler." It also was alleged defendant personally inflicted great bodily injury upon the ...

People v. Mauch

... Code, Â§ 11358) to a misdemeanor. We agree the trial court lacked authority to reduce the offense from a felony to a misdemeanor, and we therefore vacate defendant's plea and direct the trial court to reinstate the charge as a felony. 673 I. ...

People v. Garcia

... (b).) Involuntary manslaughter based on "an unlawful act, not amounting to felony"â€”a killing resulting from the commission of a misdemeanorâ€”requires proof not only that the defendant acted with general criminal intent but also that the predicate misdemeanor was dangerous ...

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