Bail Set at Zero for Most Los Angeles County Criminal Cases During COVID-19 Crisis
Jerod Gunsberg, Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer
As of April 16, 2020 the California Judicial Council is under an emergency order. The courts are completely closed until May 12, 2020 (at least) and the emergency order will last for 90 days after Governor Newsom lifts his statewide…
read moreNon-Essential Businesses in Los Angeles Will Face Criminal Charges During the Coronavirus Crisis
Jerod Gunsberg, Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer
Are you running a non-essential business in Los Angeles that’s been ordered to shut down during the coronavirus crisis? With Mayor Garcetti’s “Safer at Home” emergency order, the Los Angeles Times is reporting that the City Attorney of Los Angeles…
read moreNew 2020 California Law Restricts Police Use of Lethal Force
Jerod Gunsberg, Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer
Until recently, California police officers were allowed to use deadly force when it was deemed “reasonable” to do so by a peace officer for the purpose of law enforcement in a given situation. However, a new California law, in effect…
read moreSB394: 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 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 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.
read moreNew Appellate Court Decision Makes Significant Changes to California Bail System
Jerod Gunsberg, Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer
The California Court of Appeal held that a court must consider the defendant’s ability to pay a proposed bail amount. Learn how this is shaping bail reform.
read moreHow Will Federal Marijuana Policy Impact California?
Jerod Gunsberg, Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer
With the Department of Justice’s decision to roll back the “Cole Memo,” many are wondering what this means for California.
read moreHigh Profile Planned Parenthood Case Shines Light on California Eavesdropping Laws
Jerod Gunsberg, Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer
…anyone involved in a conversation, whether in phone or in person, needs to consent to having their conversations recorded.
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