Statements 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 moreLos Angeles Firearm Storage Prosecutions Are on the Rise
Jerod Gunsberg, Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer
A rifle resting on its case representing weapons charges legal defense service of the Law Offices of Jerod Gunsberg in Beverly Hills, CA
read moreMisdemeanor Diversion Can Jeopardize Your Professional License in California
Jerod Gunsberg, Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer
If you have a professional license, admitting the charge could be enough to have a seriously negative impact on your professional license. Depending on the charge, merely admitting the offense can be enough to trigger disciplinary action against someone.
read moreThe Five Year Prior in Three Strikes Cases: California’s Hidden Sentencing Danger
Jerod Gunsberg, Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer
Under California Penal Code Section 667(a), if a defendant is conflicted of a class of felonies known as serious or violent felonies (or both), then any subsequent conviction is automatically enhanced by 5 years in state prison in addition to whatever additional term is imposed.
read moreJuror Failure to Follow Court Order Leads to Contempt of Court Hearing
Jerod Gunsberg, Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer
Lawyer Jerod Gunsberg explains why a juror might be held in contempt of court. Here’s a hint: if you’re called to jury duty, be sure to show up!
read moreIs the California Attorney General Seeking to Suspend Your Professional License in Criminal Court?
Jerod Gunsberg, Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer
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…
read moreJames Harden Under Investigation for Attacking Paparazzi in Los Angeles
Jerod Gunsberg, Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer
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….
read moreShould I Trust Internet Reviews for a Criminal Defense Attorney?
Jerod Gunsberg, Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer
Criminal defense attorney, Jerod Gunsberg, explains why you shouldn’t always trust online reviews.
read moreLos Angeles County DUI First Offenders – Ignition Interlock Device Requirement
Jerod Gunsberg, Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer
Yes, it’s true. If you were arrested for a first DUI in Los Angeles County after July 1, 2010 and you subsequently convicted of DUI, the Califorina DMV will send you a letter telling you that you are required to…
read moreThree Things You Can Learn From Peter Murhpy’s DUI Arrest
Jerod Gunsberg, Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer
By now anyone who is (or was) a fan of the 1980s British music scene knows that Bauhaus frontman and goth godfather Peter Murphy was arrested for hit & run DUI in Los Angeles County on Saturday. Judging from the…
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