Most of our readers probably know that the vast majority of criminal cases are resolved with a plea bargain. This occurs when an evaluation of the criminal defense options leads the defendant to ...
Anyone who is familiar with previous posts on this blog knows that a common theme that is reinforced regularly is the notion of "innocent until proven guilty." This common phrase is supposed to be one ...
Sometimes the simplest behavior can lead to a serious criminal case. Most of our Fresno readers have probably seen news reports about routine traffic stops - usually for something like speeding or a ...
The legal terms burglary and robbery are often confused by people who don't work within the criminal justice system every day. There is a difference between the two terms. Robbery is a ...
Most of our Fresno readers probably know that there are criminal justice systems in place at both the state and federal levels. A person can be charged with a crime in state court or federal court, ...
