What Is A Serna Motion? A Serna motion in California, also known as a "speedy trial motion," is a pretrial defense motion filed to dismiss misdemeanor or felony charges due to a violation of a ...
What You Need To Know! All too frequently, college students faced with serious conduct allegations choose to remain silent, assuming that simply telling their side of the story will resolve the issue. ...
California Penal Code Sections 1001.95 - 1001.97 outlines a Pretrial Diversion program that allows certain defendants the opportunity to avoid the traditional criminal prosecution under specific ...
If you are in the unfortunate dilemma of needing to hire a criminal defense lawyer, it is important to know what to look for. Not all criminal defense lawyers are created equal and you want to hire ...
A Texas woman is fighting a carpool lane violation. While the story might not seem headline-worthy at first, it is sparking what could be more challenges to state law after the United States Supreme ...
According to California law, anyone involved in an auto accident must stop their car at the scene of the accident and exchange information with the other driver (insurance & driver’s license) and ...
Will A Prosecutor Dismiss A Case If A Victim Refuses to Testify? A victim in a criminal case may choose not to testify for a variety of reasons. – but what does this mean for your case? Does that mean ...
The truth is – sex in public is risky business. Despite the risk of someone catching you ”in the act” it happens all the time. Perhaps it’s the very thrill of discovery or maybe it’s the passion in ...