If you are facing criminal charges in California, you may wonder how long the process will take. You may be eager to get out of jail and get back to your life. This is understandable. The U.S. Constitution provides you with the right to a speedy trial. That will...
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Violent Crimes
New state law frees man convicted of murder during 2003 robbery
California's Senate Bill 1437 that went into effect on January 1, 2019 limits a prosecutor's ability to charge and convict individuals with a felony murder that they didn't personally commit. The bill includes restrictions on accusations of acting as an accomplice to...
What separates manslaughter from murder?
The word manslaughter sounds to the ears of many California residents as a particularly horrific act, which is why it may be surprising to learn that manslaughter is actually quite different from an act of murder. In fact, manslaughter is considered a lesser form of...
Important information about California’s new murder law
As of Jan. 1 of this year, a new California law went into effect that changes the legal landscape for violent crimes. Senate Bill 1437 scaled back the existing felony murder rule. This legislation made important changes to the state's criminal law that affect both...


