Possible Defenses

Imagine this: An American citizen returns from an international trip and is pulled aside for a secondary screening at the airport. A U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer demands their smartphone, requests the passcode, opens the phone, and examines its contents before handing it back. It's a...

Facing gun charges in San Francisco can be a daunting experience, but with the right legal defense, individuals may have options to fight their case. Whether you are charged with illegal possession, carrying a concealed weapon, or possession of a firearm during a drug offense, a skilled criminal...

Wire fraud is a serious federal crime under 18 U.S.C. § 1343 , which criminalizes schemes to defraud that involve interstate or foreign wire communications (e.g., phone calls, emails, text messages, online transactions).To convict a defendant of wire fraud, federal prosecutors must prove beyond a...

Facing battery charges in San Francisco can be a daunting experience. California law defines battery as the unlawful use of force or violence against another person. While the penalties for battery can vary based on the severity of the offense, a strong legal defense can significantly affect the...

The passage of Proposition 36 in California will result in significant changes to sentencing guidelines for specific drug and theft crimes. It will immediately impact new cases and months or years for resentencing and full implementation, depending on judicial capacity and the number of eligible...