Now that it’s 2021, it is a new year with new laws you should know about that went into effect in California as of January 1, 2021. Bay Area Criminal Lawyers, PC can help you successfully navigate these new laws.
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The Supreme Court banned non-unanimous jury verdicts for criminal cases in a recent Supreme Court decision. California already requires unanimous jury verdicts in criminal cases, so the decision applies to the remaining two states that allow non-unanimous jury verdicts. Call Bay Area Criminal Lawyers, PC for a free consultation at 415-390-3900 24/7.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, bail will be waived in California Courts temporarily for those arrested and charged with low-level offenses. Call Bay Area Criminal Lawyers, PC for a free consultation at 415-390-3900 24/7.
When facing a mistrial or determining how to proceed after a mistrial has been declared, it is imperative to contact a criminal defense attorney who is experienced and knowledgeable of handling jury trials in Oakland. Call Bay Area Criminal Lawyers, PC for a free consultation at 415-390-3900 24/7.
The California Department of Correction and Rehabilitation announced upcoming changes that will drastically reduce the use of solitary confinement from SFGate
A note from our attorney Michael J. Pellegrini, Esq. In the case of Utah v. Strieff, the United States Supreme Court reached an important decision involving the Fourth Amendment's prohibition...
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A note from our attorney Jason T. Campbell, Esq. Last week, BACL had the tremendous satisfaction of seeing one of our clients released from custody after spending approximately 20 months...
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South and East Bay Inmate Allegations of Inhumane Treatment Lead to Thorough Investigations of Jails
South and East Bay Inmate Allegations of Inhumane Treatment Lead to Thorough Investigations of Jails from the Eastbay Times
Our newest associate Alexander P. Guilmartin, Esq. reflecting on the recent decision in Montgomery v. Louisiana “Too often, discussion in the legal academy and among practitioners and policymakers concentrates simply...
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