Effective in June of 2018, Penal code 1001.36 provides for mental health diversion, which allows a criminal defendant to receive mental health treatment and avoid a
On December 7th, George Gascon was sworn in as the 43rd District Attorney of Los Angeles. While Gascon campaigned on a progressive platform and brought his
At long last, the Kentucky Attorney General has concluded its investigation into the killing of Breonna Taylor. Only one officer was charged and he was not charged
As our society continues to reckon with the police state we have created for ourselves and ask long overdue questions about the proper role of police in that society,
We have a problem in this county. Well, we have more than a few. However, as I write this, our cities are burning. Some view this as a race problem. Others view it as
As in any crisis or tragedy, as we sit trying to figure out how to deal with the unprecedented impact of the Covid pandemic, we also look for silver linings. One hope
This post isn’t so much a blog of my original thoughts so much as a recommendation. I recently came across an incredible series of videos produced by The Marshall
Eyewitness identifications are one of the most common causes of wrongful convictions. Data published by the Innocence Project indicates that a full 75% of
Effective at the beginning of 2018, California law now requires that any juvenile under the age of 16 be permitted to consult with a lawyer prior to any custodial
When someone chooses to plead guilty in a criminal case, the plea must be “knowing, intelligent, and voluntary.” This means they must understand the rights they
