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Murder Case Results In Probation Instead Of Prison

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A client faced trial in Alameda County for a special-circumstances murder case that ultimately resulted in probation instead of prison pursuant to a plea agreement negotiated by Bay Area Criminal…

Client Avoids 290 Registration on Felony Strikable Offense!

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Bay Area Criminal Lawyers, PC's Clint C. Christoffersen, Esq. successfully argued multiple issues at the Preliminary Hearing that ultimately lead to an immigration-friendly, NON-290 registration, NO STRIKE plea to a…

Associate Attorney Kate O. Bredenberg Successfully Defends Domestic Violence Restraining Order!

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Bay Area Criminal Lawyers, PC's associate attorney Kate O. Bredenberg successfully defended a Domestic Violence Restraining Order out of San Francisco County resulting in NO RESTRAINING ORDER for our client.

Federal Conspiracy Matter Gets Great Result!

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Bay Area Criminal Lawyers, PC’s Alexander P. Guilmartin, Esq. obtained an incredible result for a client facing federal charges out of the United States District Court, Northern District of California…

Alameda County Felony Firearms Matter Ends With a Great Deal!

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An Alameda County felony firearms matter ended with a great deal thanks to the hard work of Bay Area Criminal Lawyers, PC's associate attorney Clint C. Christoffersen!

Congratulations to New 2023 CACJ Board of Governors Member, Firm Owner David J. Cohen!

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Congratulations to new 2023 CACJ Board of Governors Member, firm owner, and senior attorney David J. Cohen, Esq.!

Senior Attorney Jason T. Campbell and the California Habeas Handbook

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At Bay Area Criminal Lawyers, PC, the experienced attorneys understand appeals, writs, and habeas corpus petitions are sometimes necessary to challenge one’s sentence or conviction. Bay Area Criminal Lawyers, PC employs attorneys…

Post-Bar Law Clerk Kate O. Bredenberg Passes the Bar!

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Bay Area Criminal Lawyers, PC congratulates Post-Bar law clerk Kate O. Bredenberg on passing the California bar exam!

Firm Owner David J. Cohen, Esq. Publishes Article in CACJ Flash!Nuggets About Cal. Penal Code § 1172.75 Resentencing

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Bay Area Criminal Lawyers, PC's firm owner David J. Cohen, Esq. publishes a new article in CACJ Flash!Nuggets about Cal. Penal Code § 1172.75 resentencing.

Firm Owner David J. Cohen Nominated for 2023 CACJ Board of Governors!

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Bay Area Criminal Lawyers, PC's firm owner David J. Cohen, Esq. has been nominated for the 2023 CACJ Board of Governors!

3 New 2023 California Criminal Laws You Should Know

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California has been at the forefront of criminal law reform, particularly when it comes to reforming laws and improving the lives of those who have served time for past crimes.…

New California Record-clearing Law

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A new California record-clearing law is set to take effect in July of next year (2023) making it one of the most expansive laws surrounding record-clearing in the United States.

Supreme Court Bans Non-Unanimous Jury Verdicts in Criminal Cases

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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…

Bail Waived In California Due to COVID-19 Pandemic

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In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, bail will be waived in California Courts temporarily for those arrested and charged with low-level offenses. 

Oakland Mistrial

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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…