Vetting the members of the jury is an essential part of the legal process. It is especially vital in a murder trial as a bad jury pick could lead to a variety of situations, such as a mistrial or a ruling for a new case. That is what is happening, according to...

It is very common for injuries to require a period of physical therapy. This medical care can assist you with your rehabilitation and healing so that you can get back to normal life. In most cases, it is not optional, so you will want to undergo any prescribed...

The federal criminal justice system works a little differently than that at the state level. To begin with, federal prosecutors will rarely pick up a case that they cannot win. They will usually let the state handle the case. If the federal prosecutor looks over your...

Victims of traumatic brain injuries in California may experience many changes in their life. Physical limitations, emotional trauma and loss of independence can each have detrimental effects. One of the more common outcomes of TBIs is a change in the way victims...

It may be only natural for people in California to assume that when law enforcement authorities make an arrest, they only do so after collecting overwhelming evidence as to a suspect's guilt. This assumption may prompt many to offer them the proverbial "benefit of the...

Past posts on this blog addressed the long-term effects of a traumatic brain injury and how debilitating one can be for your loved one. As you plan for their care in the future, their long-term prognosis will no doubt have a significant impact. Yet is such a prognosis...

If prosecutors have charged you with a criminal offense, you may want to put the matter behind you as quickly as possible. To streamline criminal proceedings through increasingly crowded court dockets, prosecutors often offer defendants plea bargains. Before accepting...

Sudden and traumatic blows, such as those experienced in car accidents, may cause people to suffer damage to their spines. Ranging from minor to severe and even catastrophic, spinal cord injuries may result in short- and long-term effects. Suffering a spinal cord...

Almost all criminal proceedings of any severity will involve plea bargaining. Of course, whether or not it is in the defendant's interest to take a plea bargain depends on the case. However, because plea bargaining is so common it is important for you to understand...

When a state develops a bad reputation for a specific crime, it can become increasingly difficult for accused parties to prove they are the exceptions. Not surprisingly, most of the states with the highest rates of mortgage fraud include states where home affordable...