The family courts in California are, for lack of a better term, in crisis. Anyone with experience in that area of law, or with personal experience with the courts, can tell you the family courts often do not provide justice. Worse yet, they often injure everyone who comes into contact with them. In my opinion, the [...]
On March 31, 2010 charges were dismissed against my client for false allegations of domestic violence. His partner, who had previously served a lengthy six-month term in jail for attacking him and violating the terms of probation, made false allegations that 1) the police bought and 2) the district attorney charged, despite the total absence [...]
Charges were dismissed today against one of my clients in Sonoma Superior Court. He faced misdemeanor charges of shoplifting when in fact, he had received a free sample from the store clerk, only to be placed in handcuffs and prosecuted.
The following is an excerpt from a recent Press Democrat article printed on July 5, 2009. The trial for Bret Matz, 47, of Monte Rio is nearing opening arguments. He is accused of beating to death his 46-year-old partner, Robert Guess, with a lamp on Jan. 2. A preliminary hearing is set to be held [...]
In a criminal case it is well known that the burden of proof for the prosecution is "beyond a reasonable doubt". While we need not go into great detail here, suffice to say that the judge or jury need to be really certain that a person has committed a crime in order to convict them. [...]
Clients looking for an attorney should start first at the state bar website. You can search here by clicking the link on "Attorney Search" in the upper right hand corner of the page. The information provided will give you their contact information, how long they have been practicing, and perhaps where they went to school. [...]
In representing both fathers and mothers in family law cases, charges of child abuse can often present themselves. Child abuse is not uncommon in the United States. The third leading cause of death for children ages 5-14 is homicide. Because the victims are so innocent and the perpetrators are almost always a caregiver, the crime [...]
Mill Valley real estate broker facing jail after admitting to embezzlement By ASSOCIATED PRESS Published: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at 9:21 a.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at 9:21 a.m. SAN RAFAEL — A Marin County real estate broker is facing up to eight years in jail after admitting to swindling nearly $1.4 million [...]
When a person chooses a lawyer many times they do so the same way they choose a lot of services. Convenience is important, as is price, and a multitude of other variables come in to play. A more sophisticated consumer may search the web and do research on which questions to ask a lawyer. Usually [...]
When child custody becomes an issue between two parents, and the courts become involved, a report by a "mediator" is almost always a sure thing. These are mental health professionals trained to help the two parents come to an agreement, and if they don't, then they make a recommendation to the court. Most people do [...]
