Criminal history has always been taken into account when determining a sentence. Learn more about Three Strikes sentencing in California.
What Are Minimum Mandatory Sentences?
If you are charged with a criminal offense in the State of California you will face a number of potential penalties if convicted of the offense. The exact penalties, both judicial and non-judicial, you face will depend on a number of factors. Many criminal offenses in California include minimum mandatory “What Are Minimum Mandatory Sentences?”
Can I Get a Diversion Program in San Diego with No Criminal Record?
If you have been charged with a criminal offense in San Diego you are undoubtedly concerned about the impact a conviction can have on your life. Even a conviction for a relatively minor offense may have far reaching negative consequences – both judicial and non-judicial. One way to avoid a “Can I Get a Diversion Program in San Diego with No Criminal Record?”
Will I Get Probation in San Diego?
Being accused of a crime can be an extremely frightening experience-particularly if it is the first time. Naturally, the first, and most important, concern for most defendants is whether or not they will have to spend any time in jail if they are convicted. As a result, one of the “Will I Get Probation in San Diego?”
Can You Get House Arrest in California?
If you have been arrested and convicted of a criminal offense in California and your sentence requires you to serve a term of incarceration you may be interested to know if you qualify for house arrest. Only an experienced California criminal defense attorney can evaluate your unique situation; however, some “Can You Get House Arrest in California?”
Court Throws Out Murder Confession Because Police Made False Promises
When does the persuasive conduct of a law enforcement officer go too far in attempting to convince a suspect to confess? According to California’s First District Court of Appeals that occurs when the officer’s enticements go from mere advice or exhortation that it would be better to tell the truth, “Court Throws Out Murder Confession Because Police Made False Promises”
Communication Between Parolee and his Parole Ordered Psychotherapist are Protected by Privilege
According to the California Evidence Code, confidential communications between a patient and psychotherapist are protected by privilege. The privilege essentially provides that, with limited exceptions, a qualified person providing psychiatric treatment to a patient may not disclose any statements made by the patient during such treatment without the permission of “Communication Between Parolee and his Parole Ordered Psychotherapist are Protected by Privilege”
Inmate Moved to Solitary Confinement for Possessing Drawings
In order to maintain safety and order, prisons are permitted to categorize inmates and determine which housing units they live in. Housing units can range in severity from general population to a security housing unit (“SHU.”) In general population, there are more freedoms and fewer regulations. The inmates are permitted “Inmate Moved to Solitary Confinement for Possessing Drawings”
Malpractice for not Advising Client of Possible 25-Year Sentence
The Sixth Amendment guarantees a person accused of a crime the right to a fair trial, this includes the right to effective assistance of counsel at trial. Earlier this year, the United States Supreme Court held that the right to effective assistance of counsel applies to any critical stage of “Malpractice for not Advising Client of Possible 25-Year Sentence”
Alternatives to Custody in San Diego Jails
San Diego Jails are near total capacity. Just last week the San Diego County Sheriff’s jail snapshot reportedly showed the women’s jail at over 99% capacity and then men’s jails well over 90%. Last year’s top-to-bottom revision of felony sentencing laws (“realignment”) is responsible for the ever-increasing inmate population. Thousands “Alternatives to Custody in San Diego Jails”