So the suspected third killer , Charles Murphy, will be arraigned on capital murder charges in the killing of two members of an Anaheim Hills family. Back on May 21, firefighters discovered Leela Dhanak unconscious, outside her home. Her home had been set on fire.Later that day police discovered two…
To do your very best as a defense lawyer you must be guided by a strong desire to serve the constitution. Clients need your help to understand the criminal justice system and how it will affect their case. The vast majority of people who find themselves in criminal court have…
Consider the following scenario: your client is charged with burglary, possession for sales of heroin and receiving stolen property. He’s got a couple of strike priors, has been to prison once before and is now facing 25 to Life. The D.A. offers to strike one of his strikes and give…
Well, I haven’t been much of a post-er on this blog, but defending people takes a lot of time, not to mention running a private law practice, a completely separate job. What’s worth noting is that the job itself, defending the accused, hasn’t changed and never will. A good lawyer…
Sheriff Mike Carona, hot off his relection victory, looks to be in retribution mode. Once the dust of the election had settled, he was off on a purge. http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister/homepage/abox/article_1173155.php Many have argued that Carona’s flirtation with scandal makes him a poor candidate for the top law enforcement job in Orange…