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Clients can show gratitude to their counsel in a number of ways. Some write heartfelt letters of appreciation at the conclusion of their case. Others become great referral sources, spreading good words about you to their friends and family. On … Continue reading →

Comments of Brian Gurwitz before the Fullerton City Council May 15, 2012 On behalf of my client, Cathy Thomas, I wanted to say a few words about today’s settlement. First, my client is hopeful that it helps to continue the healing process that she and the citizens of … Continue reading →

Under the California Penal Code, prosecutors are required to provide defendants with discovery to assist them in preparing their cases. Depending on the case, discovery can include things like police reports, 911 tapes, witness statements, and prior criminal convictions of … Continue reading →

I’ve been an attorney practicing criminal law for over 16 years. Until last week, however, I had no idea that the Penal Code explicitly makes it a crime to disturb a meeting. I suspect I’m not the only California lawyer … Continue reading →

Twice per week (on Wednesdays and Fridays), the California Supreme Court issues a notice on its Web site explaining whether any opinions will be published on the next court date. The notices summarize the issue presented in each case, but … Continue reading →

Dear Jamison Koehler: Thank you so much for featuring me in your Blawg Review this week. You’ve asked me to write a brilliant post before you publish it tomorrow. I’ve thought of several great ideas, including: (1) the top 20 … Continue reading →

Imagine you’re a juror in a case involving numerous bank robberies committed close in time and in the same community. The first witness is a bank security employee who explains that a surveillance video captured an image of the perpetrator … Continue reading →

With rare exception, most private criminal defense attorneys began their careers as either deputy district attorneys or deputy public defenders. The video below shows why I’m grateful for the path that I took. It is intended to be satirical, but … Continue reading →

On Wednesday of this week, I wrote a comment to one Scott Greenfield’s blog posts where I expressed some dismay about criminal defense attorneys – a few of whom I generally admire – who find it acceptable to reveal client … Continue reading →

California law says that if a person previously has been convicted of any theft offense, and has served at least a day in jail, future convictions for petty theft (which generally applies to property valued at $400 or less) can … Continue reading →