In the last two decades, research has revealed a great deal of new information about the development of the adolescent brain. One of the most interesting discoveries
ATTORNEY PRIZZIA JOINED BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR FLOC
November 6, 2019 | By: Frances Prizzia | In the News
Usually, I use this space to write about news and developments in the courts that I believe will be of interest to clients and potential clients, but it is my blog, so
After several hours of deliberation, the jurors hearing the case of the “Hollywood Ripper” recommended the death penalty. The defendant, Gargiulo, was accused of
DOES A POLICE OFFICER IN CA HAVE PROBABLE CAUSE TO SEARCH FOR MARIJUANA?
October 25, 2019 | By: Frances Prizzia | Drug Crimes
Although recreational marijuana use has been legal in California since 2016, there is much uncertainty surrounding the margins of legalization. One issue that often
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
In my last blog, I began talking about the structural imbalances in the criminal justice system between the government and the accused and the ways the Constitution
There are few places in which the balance of power is as uneven as in criminal prosecution. On one side, you have the government, with essentially unlimited resources.
It may seem impossible to put together a defense if the police found you possessing illegal drugs or drug paraphernalia—excuses like “it’s not mine!” or
