LOS ANGELES CITY ATTORNEY CRACKS DOWN ON PARTY HOUSES
- August 12, 2016
- Jerod Gunsberg
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The Office of the Los Angeles City attorney has been cracking down on “party houses.” Under Los Angeles Municipal Code 115.02 the city can file a misdemeanor complaint in criminal court against a homeowner who is renting out his or her property as a party house.
Possible Change in Miranda Rights for Juveniles Accused of Crimes in California
- July 22, 2016
- Jerod Gunsberg
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If passed, California SB 1052 would prohibit minors (anyone under 18 years old) from waiving their Miranda rights without first speaking to an attorney.
JUROR FAILURE TO FOLLOW COURT ORDER LEADS TO CONTEMPT OF COURT HEARING
- July 8, 2016
- Jerod Gunsberg
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Yesterday I saw something in court that I think is worth sharing. A judge ordered a former juror into court for a contempt of court hearing. Apparently, this juror had shown up for duty, was sworn in as a juror,…
THOUGHTS ON THE GUN CONTROL DEBATE
- June 28, 2016
- Jerod Gunsberg
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By the time you have read this and we all have had time to process the Orlando mass shooting, I will still have no answers, and don’t have much left to say at this point. I defend people accused of…
BROCK TURNER’S SENTENCE IN STANFORD SEXUAL ASSAULT CASE
- June 10, 2016
- Jerod Gunsberg
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By now, you may have heard about the case of Brock Turner, the Stanford University student and star swimmer who was convicted at trial of rape of an assault with intent to commit rape of an intoxicated woman, sexually penetrating…
IS THE CALIFORNIA ATTORNEY GENERAL SEEKING TO SUSPEND YOUR PROFESSIONAL LICENSE IN CRIMINAL COURT?
- June 3, 2016
- Jerod Gunsberg
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Anyone who holds a license to practice medicine, nursing, dentistry or pharmacy in the State of California knows that certain criminal convictions carry significant collateral consequences to their professional license. What is lesser known is that state licensing agencies, through…
Should I Take My Criminal Case to Trial?
- May 27, 2016
- Jerod Gunsberg
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As a Los Angeles criminal defense attorney, my clients routinely want to know whether or not they should take their case to trial. I evaluate every new case that comes before me with one thing in mind: Trial. My evaluation, my…
JAMES HARDEN UNDER INVESTIGATION FOR ATTACKING PAPARAZZI IN LOS ANGELES
- May 24, 2016
- Jerod Gunsberg
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TMZ Sports reports that the Los Angeles Police Department are looking into allegations that NBA basketball player James Harden attacked a photographer who may have gotten too up close and personal with him. These reports are not unusual with celebrities….
New California Law for Deferred Entry of Judgment Still May Not Be “Immigration Safe”
- May 12, 2016
- Jerod Gunsberg
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California Penal Code Sec.1000 allows for a Deferred Entry of Judgment (DEJ) for first time drug possession cases. This long-standing law allows defendants to withdraw their guilty plea and avoid a conviction if drug awareness classes are completed, and if the…
Arrested at Coachella… Now What?
- April 29, 2016
- Jerod Gunsberg
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There were over 270 arrests this year at the Coachella Art and Music festival, a 15 percent increase compared to last year’s festival. While the vast majority of arrests were related to possession of narcotics (especially Molly), there was a…