Los Angeles Criminal Defense Blog
Karen Read Acquitted in Second Trial!
On June 18, 2025, a jury in Norfolk County delivered a landmark verdict. Karen Read was found not guilty on charges of second-degree murder, manslaughter while driving under the influence, and leaving the scene in connection with the death of her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O’Keefe.
Defending Against Money Laundering Charges: California Penal Code §186.10
Allegations of money laundering in California are among the most serious financial crime charges an individual or business can face. These cases are aggressively prosecuted by both state and federal authorities, and they also come with significant legal, financial, and reputational consequences.
Digital Evidence in White-Collar Crime Cases: How Prosecutors Use Your Data
In today’s high-tech world, white-collar crime investigations rarely rely on paperwork and phone calls alone. Increasingly, digital evidence forms the backbone of state and federal prosecutions. From emails and cloud storage to server logs and file metadata, prosecutors are using digital trails to build complex cases.
High-Profile Criminal Cases in Los Angeles: Lessons from the Menendez Brothers’ Parole Hearing
Few criminal trials have captivated public attention like that of Lyle and Erik Menendez. The Menendez brothers, convicted in 1996 for the murder of their parents in Beverly Hills, have been serving life sentences without the possibility of parole—until recently.
Proposition 36 and Its Impact on Felony Sentencing in California
California’s criminal justice system has long grappled with the balance between public safety, fairness in punishment, and mass incarceration. At the heart of this conversation is Proposition 36, a law that reshaped how repeat felony offenders are sentenced.
How Grand Jury Subpoenas Work in Federal Investigations
Federal investigations can unfold quietly and then suddenly hit hard and fast. This often occurs with the arrival of a federal grand jury subpoena.
How to Handle a High-Profile Arrest: A Legal and PR Playbook
In the age of instant news, social media amplification, and viral headlines, a high-profile arrest can trigger a media storm before the accused ever steps foot in a courtroom. For public figures like actors, executives, athletes, influencers, and politicians, a single incident can threaten careers, reputations, and personal freedom simultaneously.
Search Warrants in Federal Investigations: Know Your Rights
Few moments are more intimidating than watching federal agents descend on your home or office with a search warrant in hand. Whether you’re a public figure or corporate executive, this kind of intrusion signals one thing: you are now involved in a white-collar federal investigation.
The Role of Media in High-Profile Federal Cases
In today’s 24/7 news cycle and social media landscape, the impact of a federal indictment is rarely confined to the courtroom. For clients at the center of high-profile investigations—especially public figures, executives, and celebrities—the legal fight unfolds in two arenas: the court of law and the court of public opinion.
AI-Powered Cameras in LA: Are DUI Arrests Going High-Tech?
Los Angeles is no stranger to innovation. But as AI-powered traffic surveillance becomes part of the city’s smart city policing strategy, drivers face a new kind of scrutiny—one where machines could play a pivotal role in DUI enforcement.
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