SB394: New Diversion Program for Parents Charged with a Crime
Jerod Gunsberg, Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer
SB394 is a new California law that allows state courts to set up diversion programs for “defendants who are primary caregivers of a child under 18 years of age.” As of January 2020, the new law has not yet been…
read moreCalifornia’s New Firearm Laws in 2020
Jerod Gunsberg, Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer
California is getting new laws in 2020 which further restrict firearm ownership. Here’s a rundown of the three most significant laws. If you’re already prohibited from owning a firearm in another state, you are prohibited from owning a firearm in…
read moreStatements to Child Protective Services Can Be Used Against Defendants
Jerod Gunsberg, Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer
It should go without saying that if you are a suspect in a crime, you should never talk to the police without an attorney (or at least consulting with an attorney), but what happens if you are in Los Angeles…
read moreHow Does Bail Work in a Federal Criminal Case?
Jerod Gunsberg, Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer
I am frequently asked if it’s possible to bail someone out of federal custody as you would do it in state court. The short answer? Yes, you can bail out, but it’s a very different process than in state court….
read moreWhat to Do If You Are the Target of a Federal Search Warrant
Jerod Gunsberg, Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer
If you or a loved one recently received a federal search warrant, your head is probably still spinning from what just happened to you. This is especially true if you weren’t arrested and federal agents just showed up at your…
read moreSpecial Skills Are Needed to Be an Effective Los Angeles Juvenile Defense Attorney
Jerod Gunsberg, Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer
Over the years, I’ve represented many children accused of serious crimes. Crimes so serious that the District Attorney filed a motion to transfer the case to adult court. Recently, I had a 16-year-old kid accused of attempted murder. The DA…
read moreCulver City and Inglewood Gentrification Means Police Crackdowns
Jerod Gunsberg, Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer
It’s no secret that Los Angeles is rapidly gentrifying, some parts are fully changed other parts are in rapid transition. I want to focus for a minute on Culver City and Inglewood and what that means for law enforcement and…
read moreVacating a Criminal Conviction for Immigration Purposes
Jerod Gunsberg, Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer
In 2016, the California State Legislature created a new law that allowed a defendant in a criminal case – even if she or he is no longer in custody – to petition the court to vacate their conviction on the…
read moreUnited States Supreme Court Upholds “Dual Sovereignty” in Federal and State Criminal Cases
Jerod Gunsberg, Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer
The Supreme Court of the United States, in Gamble v. United States, affirmed the longstanding principle of “dual sovereignty” jurisdiction in criminal cases. Simply put, this means that if you’re charged with a crime in federal court, you can also…
read moreChildren Under 16 Can No Longer Be Sent to Adult Criminal Court in California
Jerod Gunsberg, Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer
Under a new California law, children under 16 who have committed a crime will not be tried as an adult. Their cases will remain in juvenile court.
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