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Are Sex Trafficking and Human Trafficking The Same?
July 25, 2023
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‘Sex trafficking’ is commonly associated with kidnapping and can overlap with that type of crime in some instances, ‘human trafficking’ demands discussion and comes with its own two main subcategories: sex trafficking and labor trafficking.
Sex Crimes: When Should You Contact A Defense Attorney?
July 10, 2023
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The adage says, “innocent until proven guilty,” just being accused of a sex crime can cause a severe detriment to one’s personal life and reputation. Despite some laws that dissuade someone from levying a false accusation, especially in the context of a sex crime, false accusations do happen. For this reason, it is prudent to get an attorney involved as early on in the process as possible, even if the case against you appears false or flimsy.
Criminal Defense Guide: Getting Charged with Rape
June 27, 2023
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When you get charged with rape, it can carry some of the most severe penalties under California law. Despite the severity of the accusation, and the stigma surrounding it, the possible outcomes– whether it be considered a misdemeanor or felony, for instance– might appear enigmatic. For this reason, it is always strongly recommended to involve a lawyer as soon as you can, at any stage of the accusation.
How To Get Your Murder Conviction Dismissed Under The New Felony Murder Law – Part 1 Of 2
May 1, 2023
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Synopsis In this first of a two-part series, I examine how California’s felony-murder law radically changed as of January 1, 2019, and how those convicted
Why Use An Answering Service For Your Criminal Defense Law Firm
May 1, 2023
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Criminal activities may happen at any time of day or night, so can you be required to assist when there is a need. Criminals usually
How To Win A Motion To Suppress Evidence Seized From A Parked Car
May 1, 2023
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Win a Motion to Suppress Evidence, A Synopsis This article explains how to prevail on a motion to suppress evidence from an illegal search of
California Sex Crimes Involving Issues Of Consent – Part 3
May 1, 2023
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Examples of Sex Crimes Involving Celebrities and Disputes Over Consent Harvey Weinstein On or about May 10, 2010, former superstar film titan Harvey Weinstein (then
California Sex Crimes Involving Issues Of Consent – Part 2
May 1, 2023
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Possible Early Parole for Non-Violent Sex Offenders Just over five months ago, on Dec. 29, 2020, the California Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling which
California Sex Crimes Involving Issues Of Consent – Part 1
May 1, 2023
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Sex Crimes, A Snyopsis This series of blog articles examines all the various California sex crimes for which lack of consent is a necessary element
A Travesty of Justice: The John McVoy, Jr. Murder Trial – Part 10
May 1, 2023
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The Defense’s Closing Arguments (cont’d) Miguel Rea (cont’d) I kept hammering home each and every duplicitous statement Miguel had made on the stand, such as
A Travesty of Justice: The John McVoy, Jr. Murder Trial – Part 9
May 1, 2023
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The Defense’s Closing Arguments (cont’d) My next line of discussion in my closing argument was, of course, to summarize how the prosecution’s witnesses all –
A Travesty of Justice: The John McVoy, Jr. Murder Trial – Part 8
May 1, 2023
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John’s Trial Testmony (continued) Notably, John testified that once he helped the band secure the guitar strap sponsorship deal (see, e.g.: guitarworld.com), Victor’s attitude towards him suddenly became
A Travesty of Justice: The John McVoy, Jr. Murder Trial – Part 7
May 1, 2023
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Trial Testimony by the Two Main Prosecution Witnesses Miguel Rhea’s Direct and Cross-Examinations (continued) I also eviscerated Miguel Rea’s spurious claim that he had supposedly heard
A Travesty of Justice: The John McVoy, Jr. Murder Trial – Part 6
May 1, 2023
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My Opening Statement (continued) The Beating of John at the Hands (and Feet) of Miguel and Ramon I continued my opening by illustrating the fact
A Travesty of Justice: The John McVoy, Jr. Murder Trial – Part 5
May 1, 2023
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My Opening Statement (continued) John’s Involvement with the Band I moved on to John’s involvement with Below The Fault Line, Victor Garcia’s garage rock band, where,
A Travesty of Justice: The John McVoy, Jr. Murder Trial – Part 4
May 1, 2023
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Trial Tip: I thought the judge’s bias against me (and John) was clearly evident when she initially ruled that DDA Kim could play numerous excerpts
A Travesty of Justice: The John McVoy, Jr. Murder Trial – Part 3
May 1, 2023
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Initial Media Coverage As I indicated in my previous blog, John’s arrest was widely reported in the local media. And not surprisingly, on January 13,
A Travesty of Justice: The John McVoy, Jr. Murder Trial – Part 2
May 1, 2023
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The Facts of the Case and the Night of the Incident On the night of January 10, 2017, John McVoy, Jr. and the rest of the