According to the United States Department of Justice, 931 hate crime incidents occurred in California in 2016. While most of these crimes were directed towards African-Americans, the second most likely target group was gay men, with 152 victims. The vulnerability of the LGBTQ community to…
Experienced California DUI attorney Michael McKneely knows the long-lasting effects a DUI conviction can have on a client’s life. Recently, attorney McKneely helped a client who had plead guilty to a felony DUI that caused injury to his motorcycle passenger in 1991. Attorney McKneely interviewed…
When you face federal charges, it is likely that you will hear the terms “proffer letter,” “proffer agreement,” or “queen for a day agreement.” These terms mean the same thing: a written agreement between you and a federal prosecutor under which you provide the government…
Drug crimes are taken very seriously in California, even with the legalization of medical and recreational marijuana. Attorney Mike McKneely assisted a client to have two old drug cases – one alleging cultivation of cannabis and another for possession for sale of large quantities of…
Defense attorneys and the investigators they hire may contact sex crimes victims. This is essential to know if you have been charged with a sex offense in California. However, there is no guarantee that the alleged victim (usually identified by defense attorneys as the Complaining…
With the beginning of each year come new laws, some of which may go into effect January 1st. In 2018, there are a number of laws that impact the criminal justice system that you should be aware of. If you have been arrested or are…
If you have a California marijuana possession conviction on your record, it may have caused you a number of problems. But now that recreational marijuana is legal in California, you may wonder “can my drug conviction be expunged?” The answer depends on your specific conviction,…
The use of social media has exploded over recent years. Much of its use involves keeping in touch with family and friends, sharing pictures and videos, establishing a marketing presence for businesses, providing information on current events, etc. However, social media may also be used…
Domestic violence is a complex and sensitive issue. On the one hand, abuse is something that no one should ever have to live through. On the other hand, many people deserve a second chance. Unlike some states, California law puts some of the power to…
In the United States, we cherish the principle that you can only be convicted of a crime if a prosecutor has shown beyond a reasonable doubt that you are guilty. Unfortunately, at some stages of the criminal justice process, you can be saddled with criminal…
