Tag Archives: criminal charges

Is Mental Illness an Acceptable Reason for Committing a Crime

The phrase, mental illness, seems to have started cropping up a lot in criminal cases. [...]

What Happens if You Fail to Appear for Jury Duty

Our justice system depends heavily on jury duty. If you are contacted about jury duty, [...]

Is a Public Defender the Right Choice for You?

One of the great things about the way our justice system is set up is [...]

Different Types of Pleas in California

Shortly after you’ve been formally arrested and charged with a crime, you’ll have an arraignment. [...]