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How In-Custody Defendants Should Prepare For The Pre-Sentence Probation Interview

April 6, 2024 • By Attorneys.Media Editorial Staff
In-custody defendants should prepare for the pre-sentence probation interview by reviewing the charges and case facts, gathering mitigating records, and coordinating closely with counsel before speaking with probation. This interview heavily influences the probation report and sentencing recommendations the judge will rely on. This article explains what probation will ask, what documents to collect, what […]
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Missing Adults

April 6, 2024 • By Attorneys.Media Editorial Staff
Kieran A. Murphy, 59, was last seen Dec. 14, 2001 in San Francisco, and his sailing vessel disappeared from Oakland’s Jack London Square on Dec. 15, 2001. Police consider the 5-foot-11 white male with gray hair missing along with his wife, Ornaith. This article summarizes the timeline and key identifying details in the missing adults […]
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DNA GOES TO COURT – ll

April 6, 2024 • By Attorneys.Media Editorial Staff
DNA has been used in law enforcement since 1985 to identify individuals through unique genetic profiles. In court, it can strongly link a suspect to evidence, but experts still dispute interpretation, lab practices, and statistical certainty. This article reviews those debates and how DNA testimony impacts criminal prosecutions. Second Of A Three-Part Series By John […]
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DNA Gets Criminal

April 6, 2024 • By Attorneys.Media Editorial Staff
DNA became a near-certain identification tool in 1985 when it helped identify Josef Mengele’s remains. The article explains how DNA evidence quickly expanded from scientific labs into criminal investigations and courtroom proof. This first installment traces early milestones and sets up a three-part series on DNA’s legal impact. First Of A Three-Part Series By John […]
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Unveiling the Truth: Kobe Bryant's Legal Battles and Their Aftermath
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Kobe Bryant: What Really Happened, and Where Does It Go From Here?

April 6, 2024 • By Attorneys.Media Editorial Staff
Kobe Bryant was charged with sexual assault in 2003, and the criminal case was dismissed in 2004 after the accuser declined to testify. The article reviews the allegations, media coverage, and legal aftermath, including civil-settlement context. It also features Bill Bickel’s interview with Jeffrey Scott Shapiro about his book “Kobe Bryant; The Game of His […]
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Felons In The Workplace

April 5, 2024 • By Attorneys.Media Editorial Staff
In most states, employers can hire people with felony convictions, but many roles are limited by background-check rules and industry licensing laws. Federal and state protections may also restrict how and when employers can consider criminal records, especially for older or unrelated convictions. This article explains employer rights and duties, common job restrictions for felons, […]
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Can I get Drug Diversion For My Second Arrest?

April 5, 2024 • By Attorneys.Media Editorial Staff
Maybe—California drug diversion can still be available after a second arrest if you meet the statute’s eligibility rules and the court approves. Prior diversion use, disqualifying priors, or ineligible charges can bar you, and Santa Clara County practices may affect outcomes. This article explains who may qualify, common disqualifiers, and what to ask your attorney. […]
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Cooking Up Salvation

April 5, 2024 • By Attorneys.Media Editorial Staff
Jeffrey Henderson, 37, says he “poisoned a whole generation” while becoming one of Southern California’s youngest, wealthiest crack cocaine dealers. The article contrasts his teenage excess—cars, women, money, and Las Vegas trips—with his later life in Las Vegas. It recounts his criminal rise and personal path toward salvation. By the editorial staff of Crime, Justice […]
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It’s Time For Me To Die: An Inside Look At Death Row

April 5, 2024 • By Attorneys.Media Editorial Staff
Michael Ross wrote this death row account in 1998 while awaiting resentencing after his original death sentence was overturned. The piece, introduced by the late editor Bill Bickel, reflects on life and mindset under a death sentence. This article republishes that firsthand narrative and its publication context. Forward by the late Bill Bickel – former […]
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Three Strikes Get a Second Look

April 5, 2024 • By Attorneys.Media Editorial Staff
“Three strikes” laws impose life or near-life prison sentences after a third qualifying felony in many states, but courts and legislatures have increasingly narrowed who qualifies and how prior convictions count. Recent reforms and appellate decisions have expanded options to challenge strikes, seek resentencing, or reduce enhancements based on the nature of the offenses and […]
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Affordable Criminal Defense Lawyer: Your Shield in Legal Battles
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Affordable Criminal Defense Lawyer

April 5, 2024 • By Attorneys.Media Editorial Staff
An affordable criminal defense lawyer can cost about $1,500–$15,000 for many misdemeanors and straightforward felonies, depending on complexity and location. Many offer flat fees, payment plans, and sliding-scale rates, and you may qualify for a public defender if you meet income rules. This article explains options, price factors, and how to hire effective budget-friendly counsel. […]
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Illustrative Insight into the Judicial Process of Sexual Battery Cases
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Can You Challenge a Sexual Battery Conviction Successfully?

April 4, 2024 • By Attorneys.Media Editorial Staff
Yes—depending on the evidence and legal errors in your case, a sexual battery conviction can sometimes be challenged successfully through an appeal or post-conviction relief. Common grounds include insufficient evidence, improper jury instructions, unlawful searches, inadmissible statements, or ineffective assistance of counsel. This article explains the strongest challenge strategies, key deadlines, required proof, and what […]
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