What Is the Difference Between the Los Angeles District Attorney and the Los Angeles City Attorney?
- September 30, 2013
- Jerod Gunsberg
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Do you know the difference between the Los Angeles District Attorney and the City Attorney? The difference depends on the criminal charges.
5 Things You Need to Know About Early Termination of Probation in Los Angeles
- September 10, 2013
- Jerod Gunsberg
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Looking to terminate your probation early in a Los Angeles County court or anywhere California? Under Penal Code Section 1203.3, you can petition the court to do just that. Getting the court to grant the early termination is a whole…
All Prostitution Cases Are Not Created Equal in Los Angeles County
- August 27, 2013
- Jerod Gunsberg
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How a Prosecutor View Your Prostitution Case Depends on Where You Were Arrested Even though all prostitution cases in the City of Los Angeles are handled by the Los Angeles City Attorney, the cases are treated differently depending on where…
Don’t Bring Tina or Molly to the Party
- August 2, 2013
- Jerod Gunsberg
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California Cops Use Craigslist to Make Narcotics Arrests The “Adult Services” section of Craigslist is long gone. Unable to take the heat of accusations that it was a hub of prostitution, the company shut down the section a couple of…
California Pimping Laws Are Behind the Times
- July 30, 2013
- Jerod Gunsberg
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As a Los Angeles prostitution defense lawyer, I have a unique insider’s view into how the prosecutors view not only prostitution cases but pimping cases as well. One of the things I’ve come to realize over time is that the…
Recording the Police in California
- July 10, 2013
- Jerod Gunsberg
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Is it legal to tape a police officer while they are on duty? Read Mr. Gunsberg’s blog post on understanding the laws behind recording conversations.
If You Are Suspected of a Crime, Never Talk to the Police
- July 2, 2013
- Jerod Gunsberg
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If you are being questioned by the police, review these helpful tips. Contact a criminal defense attorney today to protect yourself!
A Quick Overview of the “Safety Valve” in Federal Sentencing
- June 19, 2013
- Jerod Gunsberg
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There is a lot written about federal sentencing and safety valves. What follows is a very brief overview of the federal safety valve available to those charged with certain drug offenses. 1) I’m facing a mandatory minimum sentence, but I’m…
Proposed California Law Is an Important Step in Drug Law Reform
- June 14, 2013
- Jerod Gunsberg
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With the proposed senate bill 649, drug laws may change to benefit those who are charged with drug possession.
Airport Courthouse in Los Angeles: A Defense Attorney’s Perspective
- June 3, 2013
- Jerod Gunsberg
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There has been quite a few changes to the Los Angeles Superior Court system lately. Due to budget cuts, many of the criminal courts have closed and the cases have transferred to other courts. Most notably, the Beverly Hills courthouse…