An Overview of Juvenile Court Procedure in California
As a parent or guardian, it can be stressful to find out that your child is facing legal trouble. Navigating the juvenile court process can be complex and overwhelming, especially if you're unfamiliar with its intricacies. In the ever-evolving landscape of juvenile...
Understanding the Responsibility that Adults Have for their Children’s Acts
As parents and guardians, the role we play in our children’s lives is immensely impactful yet infinitely complex. Because let’s face it, children do not come with manuals. We only assume and hope that our guidance and example sets our offspring on the...
Navigating the Complex Intersection: Immigration Consequences of Criminal Convictions
Many criminal justice practitioners and immigrant advocates know the challenges that come along with the intersection between the criminal justice and immigration systems. Trying to understand this complex area of law can feel like trying to navigate an...
Technology and Crime: The Impact of Technology on Criminal Investigations, Privacy Concerns and the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Law Enforcement
As technology progresses, so too does crime. While many innovations make our lives more convenient and productive, some bad apples in the bunch leverage advancements for their nefarious gains. At the same time, the very technologies used to enable...
Search and Seizure Rights: Understanding Your Fourth Amendment Rights
As long as there have been cops watching the streets and detectives snooping for clues, there have been questions around just how much freedom we give up at the mercy of law enforcement scrutiny. We've all seen the movies and shows where officers burst into a...