In final argument, the DA argued that defense counsel and the defense expert in this rape case has “attacked” the victim in a previous, unrelated rape case, suggesting that counsel and the expert were willing to present whatever testimony necessary to avoid a conviction. Continue reading “Prosecutorial Misconduct” »
Tags: something, rape case, misconduct, cross, argument, Jail Sentencing, Your Rights, Criminal Defense ArticlesArchive for the ‘Jail Sentencing’ Category
Brown Proposes Shifting Many California Inmates To Counties
15
Feb
California Gov. Jerry Brown called yesterday for a major shift of state prisoners to the county jail system, a plan aimed at saving the state money, reducing overcrowded prisons, and attempting to better handle juveniles and low-level offenders who cycle through the justice system at great cost to the public, reports the San Jose Mercury News. Brown’s plan would eliminate the state’s juvenile prison system, sending offenders to their home counties and reducing costs that have reached more than $200,000 annually per youth inmate. Continue reading “Brown Proposes Shifting Many California Inmates To Counties” »
Tags: county jail, Jerry Brown, Criminal Cases, Your Rights, Criminal Defense Articles, juvenile prison, Jail Sentencing, California, Los AngelesGang Cases Are More Easily Prosecuted
05
Feb
Penal Code Sec. 186.22(a)–which applies to a member of a criminal street gang who “willfully promotes, furthers, or assists in any felonious criminal conduct by members of that gang”–does not require that the conduct promoted, furthered, or assisted be gang-related. Continue reading “Gang Cases Are More Easily Prosecuted” »
Tags: Your Rights, felonious criminal conduct, gang, Jail Sentencing, street, sex offenses, victim, Criminal CasesMultiple Sentences For A Single Act?
05
Jan
The defendant was convicted of discharging a firearm with gross negligence to benefit a street gang and a substantive count of street terrorism for that same act. Continue reading “Multiple Sentences For A Single Act?” »
Tags: negligence, gross negligence, Multiple Sentences, Your Rights, Jail Sentencing, Criminal Defense Articles, street terrorismCan The Court Declare Your Bond Forfeited?
16
Dec
Defendant was arrested and bonded out at the jail for felony 422 charges and given an appearance date. Defendant appeared in court but the DA had failed to file charges. At this point the court decided not to exonerate the bond because requiring the Defendant to post a new bond upon later filing of charges would be burdensome. Continue reading “Can The Court Declare Your Bond Forfeited?” »
Tags: felony, prelim, non-appearance, Bond Forfeited, Your Rights, felony charges, Jail SentencingAlternative Sentencing Methods and Possibilities
26
Jul
The first thing attorneys usually hear from clients is: “I’ve been to jail and I never want to go back“.
Avoiding jail is the goal of almost every client charged with an offense. Because of family and work commitments, a jail sentence can often involve losing more than just the time served. Although alternative sentencing is not necessarily available in every case–it is imperative to run suck alternatives with both the District Attorney’s Office as well as the Court. Availability of such alternatives revolve around the surrounding circumstances and mitigating circumstances of each case. It is also important to note that each case differs from another. However, our office strives to find an alternative to jail whenever possible. Some of the alternatives available are detailed below. If you or a loved one is charged with an offense that involves jail time and you wish to want to find out if we can help you find an alternative to jail, call now and ask to speak directly with Mr. Nosratabadi. Continue reading “Alternative Sentencing Methods and Possibilities” »
Tags: jail time, Criminal Defense Articles, district attorney, Jail Sentencing, jail sentence, alternative sentencing, work commitments