Blog Posts in 2017
Posted on Nov 27, 2017 By Law Office of Frances Prizzia
Ever since the Harvey Weinstein accusations broke, we have been inundated with people coming forward with allegations of sexual misconduct against powerful people. Perhaps most significantly, last ...
Continue reading "Standard of Proof in the Court of Public Opinion" »
Posted on Nov 20, 2017 By Law Office of Frances Prizzia
In the last entry of this series, we discussed the first step in a criminal prosecution, the pre-filing investigation. This is the period between law enforcement discovering that a crime may have been ...
Continue reading "The Anatomy of Criminal Case: If and How to File a Case" »
Posted on Oct 20, 2017 By Law Office of Frances Prizzia
For the last four weeks, I have been intending to write about DACA and Donald Trump's attacks on the policy that the Obama administration instituted seeking to balance our desire to enforce ...
Continue reading "Thoughts on DACA" »
Posted on Oct 18, 2017 By Law Office of Frances Prizzia
Last month, I announced I would be writing a series in an effort to demystify the process of a criminal case and hopefully correct some of the current misconceptions I frequently observe. I am ...
Continue reading "The Anatomy of Criminal Case: Pre-filing and Investigation" »
Posted on Sep 18, 2017 By Law Office of Frances Prizzia
Last month, we experienced our first total solar eclipse since 38 years ago! The nerd in me was pretty psyched up for this event. At the same time, the humanist in me was angry and heartbroken by ...
Continue reading "Solar Eclipse & Race Relations" »
Posted on Aug 25, 2017 By Law Office of Frances Prizzia
On August 4 th, a Los Angeles jury returned a 2.25 million dollar verdict against the County of Orange as a result of its finding that the policies of the Orange County Sheriff's Department had ...
Continue reading "An Honest Insight on Our Relationship with Law Enforcement" »
Posted on Jul 27, 2017 By Law Office of Frances Prizzia
Summer break starts, a welcome relief for children and teens excited to begin a host of activities with their friends. This time of relaxation can help children recover from the stresses of school, ...
Continue reading "How Can I Encourage My Child to Stay Out of Legal Trouble?" »
Posted on Jun 22, 2017 By Law Office of Frances Prizzia
With the 4 th of July almost upon us, many people have already heard their neighbors shooting fireworks late at night. However, some areas of California are extremely dry this time of year, and state ...
Continue reading "Firework Legality in California" »
Posted on May 5, 2017 By Law Office of Frances Prizzia
In many states, those under 21 who are driving can't legally have a blood alcohol content (BAC) over 0.01%. This law applies to California as well. California is a zero-tolerance state, which ...
Continue reading "Underage DUI: What to Expect" »
Posted on Apr 17, 2017 By Law Office of Frances Prizzia
For a military member, even when your time at war is over, the effects of combat can stay with you, continuing to hurt you and sometimes having a severe and lasting impact your life. Serving in the ...
Continue reading "Is a Military Diversion Program Right for You?" »
Posted on Apr 17, 2017 By Law Office of Frances Prizzia
Receiving a conviction for a misdemeanor, or even just being arrested on suspicion of criminal charges, can negatively impact all facets of your private life. Employers generally do not want anyone ...
Continue reading "Expungement: How to Get a Criminal Record Cleared" »
Posted on Feb 13, 2017 By Law Office of Frances Prizzia
One of the many possible consequences of being arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) in California is the requirement to install an ignition interlock device (IID) in your vehicle. An IID is ...
Continue reading "Ignition Interlock Devices: What You Need to Know" »
Posted on Feb 3, 2017 By Law Office of Frances Prizzia
Attorney Frances Prizzia has dedicated her practice to protecting the rights of those accused of criminal violations in Southern California. Through striving to always better herself, which in turn ...
Continue reading "The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 Under 40" »