“Beyond a reasonable doubt” is the highest level of proof in the American legal system. Beyond a reasonable doubt doesn’t mean certainty. Rather, it means that it would be difficult to create an alternative explanation for what happened without engaging in imagination or speculation. While the beyond a reasonable doubt […]
Police officers must follow very strict rules during searches and arrests. If they don’t, defense attorneys may question the reliability of this evidence. If the violation is serious enough, the court may throw the evidence out. This article discusses when evidence can be thrown out in California criminal cases. It […]
Generally, yes, California law allows gun owners to carry firearms in their vehicles. However, California’s gun transport laws have many limits. For example, the gun cannot be loaded. It cannot be easily accessible. Finally, only certain types of firearms can legally be carried. This article explains California’s complex rules on […]
Like people in any other job, police officers sometimes make mistakes. Other times, they make decisions that seem rational but can have disastrous consequences for a suspect. Worst of all, some officers abuse their position by intentionally engaging in conduct that taints the investigation. Sadly, research shows that police mistakes […]
Most people believe that once a person who’s convicted of a crime has served their time, their debt to society has been paid. For the most part, this is true. However, a conviction can cause problems for years. One of the most serious but least understood consequences of a conviction […]