The end of 2017 was a tremendous time for criminal justice reform in California. Governor Brown signed into law a number of laws that will have real impact in swinging
November 27, 2017 | By: Frances Prizzia | Sex Crimes
Ever since the Harvey Weinstein accusations broke, we have been inundated with people coming forward with allegations of sexual misconduct against powerful people.
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
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
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
September 18, 2017 | By: Frances Prizzia | In the News
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
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
With the 4th of July almost upon us, many people have already heard their neighbors shooting fireworks late at night. However, some areas of California are
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
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.
