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What You Need to Know About CA’s Good Samaritan Law

By Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney on March 3, 2021

The Good Samaritan law has ancient roots. However, your understanding of it is likely based on how it is portrayed in pop culture. In truth, trying to be a good person is not always an excuse for your actions.

Understanding the limitations of this law should help you make the difficult decision between admitting to breaking the law and helping someone in need.

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What Is Cyberstalking?

By Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney on December 26, 2020

The fact of the matter is, the life of the average American is now predominantly online. We check in with family and friends via video calls. We update the world about our life through social media. Many of us are even working remotely these days.

However, this rise of online living has also impacted the way we interact with each other, and it has made way for a new kind of crime: cyberstalking.

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What’s The Difference Between a Writ and an Appeal?

By Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney on February 21, 2020

Law can be a very confusing subject, and one of the most commonly misunderstood aspects of a trial is the difference between a writ and an appeal. While both writs and appeals should be done by a qualified attorney, having an understanding of them can help you navigate the complicated process of being acquitted.

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