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If you are accused of a crime, there is a lot more at stake than your reputation. Many crimes, such as assault, theft, and various drug charges, carry heavy fines and years behind bars. When your case is brought to trial, you will have the…
There is a common misconception that no one would confess to a crime if they were innocent. However, human psychology can be very complicated and law enforcement often use interrogation techniques that entice innocent people to make false confessions. An international study has even provided…
Being charged with a sex crime in California is a serious matter and it is imperative to reach out to a qualified criminal defense attorney, who has considerable experience handling sexual offenses. For example, a young man who had been struggling with a severe pornography…
The Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution provides citizens with a number of important rights regarding criminal prosecution. Among the most important and most famous is the protection against self-incrimination. A long history of court decisions has established the basic parameters for evidence protected…
Not long ago, a local business owner from the valley became involved in a tough, but easily relatable situation after a physical altercation during his high school reunion resulted in very serious criminal charges. Once the dust settled, the man found himself charged with battery…
The Internet is a remarkable place for information, socializing, and business, but it is also increasingly dangerous. Individuals who are not careful can be taken advantage of or lured into risky situations. That is why California takes finding, prosecuting, and punishing cyber criminals very seriously….
We live in an exciting age with what seems like daily technological improvements to make our lives better. Thermostats connected to the internet, television remotes that understand our spoken requests—these devices are making our lives easier. Unfortunately, these devices also collect data about us and…
It should not come as a shock that California’s prison system is overcrowded. According to a United States Supreme Court ruling in 2011 affirming a federal court ruling, the living conditions caused by overcrowding in these facilities was said to violate the eighth amendment. Proposition…
Across the United States, jails and prisons are severely overcrowded. California is no exception. In fact, the Supreme Court affirmed decision mandating the state to reduce its prison overcrowding. In an attempt to alleviate this burden, Proposition 47 was passed in 2014, which reduced some…
If you have been charged with a crime, you may be concerned about spending time in jail or prison. Fresno criminal defense lawyer Michael McKneely knows how devastating a criminal conviction can be on your life. Contact him to find out how he can help…
