Month: June 2025

If you’re facing a criminal charge in California, there’s a high chance you’ll be offered a plea deal if you haven’t been yet. It’s how the vast majority of criminal cases are resolved. The deal may involve pleading guilty to a lesser charge or receiving a lighter...

If the police stop you, you may wonder whether they can search your handbag, holdall, or backpack. In California, the law sets clear limits on when a bag search is legal and when it is not.  These limits are based on your constitutional rights under the Fourth...