The Criminal Defense Blog
Can a witness refuse to testify in a domestic violence or sex crime criminal case?
When I prepare for a preliminary hearing or trial on a domestic violence or sex crime case, I am often asked, “What happens if [complaining witness] does not want to testify?” The answer might surprise you. I have represented many defendants accused of domestic...
Drunk Driving: Lowering the Legal Blood Alcohol Limit to .05
This week the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommended that states lower the legal limit for those who drink and drive from .08% Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) to .05% BAC. This week the National Highway Transportation Safety...
Former School Bus Driver Charged with Rape and Kidnapping Three Women
Ariel Castro, 52, a former school bus driver from Cleveland, Ohio, was charged today with four counts kidnapping, and three counts of rape, after four female captives were rescued from his home on Monday… Ariel Castro, 52, a former school bus driver from Cleveland,...
False Accusations of Child Molestation
In recent times, there has been an upsurge in cases of child molestation. False allegations of child molestation are not a rare occurrence. In recent times, there has been an upsurge in cases of child molestation, which is an issue of deep concern. Recently, a former...
Supreme Court Decision on Strip Searches Expected in July
Los Angeles criminal defense attorneys expect a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court in a case involving jail strip searches in July. The court has already heard oral arguments from lawyers for both sides. Los Angeles criminal defense attorneys expect a decision by the...
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