Representing Yourself in Criminal Court
Many people choose to represent themselves in criminal courts due to a lack of money. Often times these “Pro Per” litigants will convince themselves that they are just as good and just as competent as any criminal lawyer.  I have seen Pro Per criminal defendants time and time again all the while cringing at their blatant lack of […]
The Role of Bail in the California Criminal Justice System
Today’s blog post is a guest post from California bail agent Sean Cook. Â Sean is the owner and operator of Premiere Bail Bonds and an authority on the bail industry in California. Â Thanks for the post Sean! Bail began out of old British law for the purposes of guaranteeing appearance by both a plaintiff and […]
Undercover Prostitution Stings
Pages like Craiglist and Backpage offer internet users looking for goods or services an easy and convenient way to purchase items and obtain services. However, those individuals looking for “erotic services” need to use caution. Whether you are looking for an innocent massage or something more, undercover officers are on the lookout for illegal prostitution activities. […]
Prostitution Defenses- Don’t Plead Guilty
Most defendants make the mistake of pleading guilty to a first time prostitution charge at arraignment because the sanctions are generally not severe without considering the defenses to the charge. There are numerous defenses to a prostitution charge. The sanctions/punishment will include probation, HIV/AIDS Testing, and other prostitution related terms. Reviewing your case with an […]
Test Assumptions in Blood Alcohol Breath Testing and How to Use Them to Our Advantage.
Many times the state will state that a person is under influence at a .05 or higher. Â They do this all the time. Â This is insurance for them if they lose the B count which says that you were over .08 at the time of driving. However, this is also a double edge sword for […]
