by Denis Honeychurch | Jun 2, 2022 | Felonies, Misdemeanors
Getting Access to Police Personnel Records to Assist the Defense in Criminal Cases Usually, the defense in a criminal case is entitled to all evidence that may be helpful to the defense, or within the possession of the prosecutor. See Brady v. Maryland (1963) 373 U.S....
by Denis Honeychurch | May 19, 2022 | Felonies, Misdemeanors
Why Local Defense Attorneys Get Better Results If you or a loved one is being investigated for, arrested, or charged with a crime, you need to hire an experienced criminal defense attorney to advocate on your behalf to pursue all legal remedies available to get the...
by Denis Honeychurch | May 11, 2022 | Felonies, Three Strikes
I. What is a “Strike” and Why Are They Serious? Under California’s Three Strikes Law, an offender can face up to 25 Years to Life in the State Prison if he or she is convicted of more than two eligible offenses defined as “strikes”, which are included in...
by Denis Honeychurch | Apr 18, 2022 | Felonies, Firearms
https://www.courts.ca.gov/opinions/documents/A162591.PDF Court of Appeals Confirms Constitutional Violation by Vacaville Police On April 13, 2022, the California Court of Appeals certified for publication a decision “affirming” – or agreeing with...
by Denis Honeychurch | Apr 5, 2022 | Felonies, Misdemeanors
Diversion for Defendants with Cognitive or Developmental Disabilities As of 2018, California has allowed people charged with certain crimes that occurred because they suffer from specific mental health disorders participate in a “diversion” program,...
by Denis Honeychurch | Mar 30, 2022 | Felonies, Misdemeanors
Jury Selection Basics and Challenging Discrimination Criminal cases in California are made up of 12 jurors from the community. There is usually at least one “”alternate” juror selected as well, in case one of the primary jurors is excused for some...