Possible Defenses

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...

San Francisco criminal defense attorneys can use a range of defenses for homicide charges, which encompass both manslaughter and murder charges. The specifics of these defenses depend on the facts of each case, the degree of the charge (first-degree or second-degree murder, voluntary or involuntary...

12 Common Defenses Used by California Defense Attorneys in Drug CasesIn California, defense attorneys have a variety of strategies they might use to defend clients in drug cases. The defense approach depends on the facts of the case, the type of drug involved, and the specific charges.These...