Sep 26
The Importance of Invoking Your Miranda Rights During a Police Interrogation
If you're ever arrested and taken into police custody, one of the most important things to remember is to invoke your...
View ArticleJan 18
What Are the Elements of a Crime?
In the area of criminal law, crimes can be broken down into four basic elements that must...
View ArticleDec 20
What Is Criminal Liability?
Criminally liability refers to when a person can be held legally responsible for breaking the law. Criminally...
View ArticleDec 13
How to Fight a Motion to Revoke Probation
If you are caught violating the terms of your probation order by police or a probation officer, then you can be...
View ArticleAug 20
What Is a Motion to Revoke Probation?
A motion to revoke probation generally means the court will send you back to jail or prison for
View ArticleApr 24
What Is a Parole Suitability Hearing?
At Lessem, Newstat & Tooson, LLP, we proudly represent clients on parole in a wide range of legal matters. One of...
View ArticleAug 15
Trial Dates in California and Waiving Your Right to a Speedy Trial
Setting a trial date is an important part of criminal proceedings. This issue also brings about an important decision that you...
View Article