What is the difference between the Los Angeles District Attorney and the Los Angeles City Attorney?
- September 30, 2013
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There are two main prosecution agencies in the City of Los Angeles, the Office of the District Attorney and the Office of the City Attorney. People often wonder what the difference is between the two. Here’s the answer: The Office…
5 Things You Need to Know About Early Termination of Probation in Los Angeles
- September 10, 2013
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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…
In Los Angeles County, All Prostitution Cases are not Created Equal
- August 27, 2013
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How your prostitution case is handled in Los Angeles County all depends on which courthouse your case is heard. Here are some things to know. HOW A PROSECUTOR VIEWS YOUR PROSTITUTION CASE DEPENDS ON WHERE YOU ARRESTED Even though all…
Don’t Bring Tina or Molly to the Party
- August 2, 2013
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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
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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
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In California, is it legal to record the police while they’re on duty? Simple answer: Yes, as long as they are actually on duty and you do not interfere with their official business. Here is how the law works: In…
If You Are Suspected of a Crime, Never Talk to the Police
- July 2, 2013
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If you are suspected of committing a crime, here are five reasons why you should NEVER talk to the police except to say these magic words: “I WANT TO TALK TO A LAWYER.” The police only want you to incriminate…
A Quick Overview of the “Safety Valve” in Federal Sentencing
- June 19, 2013
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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
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The Los Angeles Times recently ran an editorial praising the proposed California Senate Bill 649 which reclassifies possession for personal use of certain controlled substances as wobblers rather than straight felonies. This legislation is a small but important step in…
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…