Family units are the building blocks of a happy, healthy and stable society. This is true even more so with families who have immigrated. What happens, however, when undocumented immigrants give birth to a child in the United States? Does that child’s citizenship...
Do the police need probable cause?
If you’re ever stopped by the police, something you should understand is the probable cause requirement. This requirement is one that an officer has to meet before they obtain a warrant, conduct a search, seize your property or make an arrest. Probable cause means...
Facial recognition could lead to false criminal accusations
Once when store owners found stock was missing, they would review the security camera footage for an image of someone stealing the stock. The police would then look to see if they recognized the person. Those images were often of poor quality and unreliable, making...
What to know about domestic violence in California
It can be hard to get along with one’s partner all the time, and in some situations two individuals may argue or even fight about the different opinions and preferences that they each hold. While many disagreements between dating or marital partners diffuse quickly,...
Man arrested for DUI after fatal 3-vehicle collision
When there is an auto accident in San Jose and a person is injured or killed, law enforcement will conduct an intensive investigation to assess the circumstances of the crash. In some instances, a driver who was involved will be accused of and arrested for driving...
What are the steps in a criminal jury trial?
When criminal defendants in California have decided that the best option in their case is to push it all the way to a jury trial, they may have more questions about the actual procedure of such a trial than they have answers. So, what are the typical steps in a...
18-year-old pleads not guilty to DUI and manslaughter
The 18-year-old driver in a Redwood City crash has pleaded not guilty to DUI and manslaughter. The passenger in the vehicle, also an 18-year-old, was killed in the crash. Both were San Jose residents. In the early morning hours of February 23, the young women were...
What Can You Negotiate During a Criminal Case?
California criminal laws are diverse and complex. Whenever an individual is facing criminal charges, they should consider seeking the help of attorneys who work in the criminal defense field. There are no guarantees when a criminal matter goes to trial, though legal...
Do you know your Fourth Amendment rights?
When a police officer knocks on a California resident’s door, the person might not be aware that he or she has rights when facing a police officer. These rights are enshrined in the US Constitution, with the Fourth Amendment being the most important of them. As per...
San Jose to try out meth sobering center
The city of San Jose has been operating the Mission Street Sobering Center as a place for those arrested on alcohol related offenses to be detained while they sober up. The center currently utilizes 20 spaces where non-violent arrestees who are not already felons can...
