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Criminal Defense Related Articles
Important Things You Need To Remember When Suspected of a Crime
Nearly 30% of American adults have a criminal record. Being arrested and detained by members of law enforcement can be a very scary experience. Allowing the stress and worry of this situation to lead to bad decision-making can have long-term negative consequences....
Protection From Excessive Prosecution
What do people turn to criminal defense lawyers for? Or what about immigration law? What applies there? In many of the practice areas that we specialize in, the goal is to protect the individual from unfair or excessive prosecution in its many forms. Let's start from...
Drug Charge Defense Strategies That May Help You Beat Your Case
There are over 1.5 million drug arrests in the United States annually. Most people fail to realize just how traumatic being arrested and thrown in the back of a police car can be. If you find yourself on the losing end of a drug charge, then your main goal needs to be...
Helpful Tips For Dealing With a DUI Charge
Going out for a few drinks with friends is a great way to blow off steam. Once you are finished with these drinks, the last thing you need to do is jump behind the wheel of a car. Most people understand the dangers of driving under the influence, yet many people still...
Will The Change in Probation Laws in Riverside, CA Effect My Criminal Case?
Since Jonathan Mendoza opened Empire Law, Inc. over half a decade ago, he’s seen the legal system try to help reform and protect the local community from crime. However, he’s also seen many people fall into the trap of probation laws that seem to envelop them into the...
How Can a Criminal Defense Lawyer in Riverside Help Get My Case Dismissed?
One thing that is always consistent in the legal field is change. There are always new laws to abide by -- some that may work in a criminal defense’s favor and some that may work against it. When faced with a difficult criminal case, it’s always best to rely on a...
What Is Post Conviction Relief?
Growing up in The Inland Empire, Jonathan Mendoza has seen countless criminal cases where either the power of the law was misused and misdirected, breaking families apart after a conviction. Or, he’s also witnessed situations where the defendant actually admitted...
SB-185 Proposed law regarding suspended licenses due to traffic fines
A person convicted of a crime is required to pay a fine and/or fees within a certain deadline. Senate Bill 185 would require the court to determine whether a person is indigent and how much of any associated fine, fees, or other financial penalties that person can...
SB-180 – prior drug conviction – sentence enhancement
The California Senate took a step in addressing what numerous described as an expensive failed policy that worsened racial disparities in sentencing by passing SB-180. The law allows greater funding for programs and services that improve public security, including...
Immigration Related Articles
Most Common Citizenship Application Issues You Need To Know About
If you are going through the process of applying for U.S. citizenship, you should be aware there are various reasons your application could be denied. The citizenship, or naturalization, process can be long and arduous. It is beneficial to green card holders to know...
Top Reasons You Need An Immigration Lawyer
Immigration attorneys have professional expertise that may prove beneficial in many circumstances where you may find yourself. Working with an immigration attorney makes your path to citizenship smoother, and having legal representation in other critical aspects of...
Three Ways an Expert Immigration Lawyer Can Help You
Immigration lawyers provide valuable services to many people who want to migrate to another country. Immigration lawyers are professionals that can help you beyond simply preparing or helping you to fill out immigration forms. You might not consider the...
Immigrant Rights: Some Details That Immigrant Families Should Know
Do you have rights as an immigrant? Yes. Immigrants have a number of key rights under the U.S. Constitution and legal system. In fact, the legacy of American immigration means that traditionally, immigrants were considered a key part of the model in creating a vibrant...
What to Expect from the Citizenship Test
If you have immigrated to the United States with the hopes of becoming a citizen, there is a process you must follow. Because this process is often challenging and confusing, it may be wise to reach out to an experienced California immigration lawyer. This...
Are Residency and Citizenship the Same Thing?
Did you immigrate to the United States? Are you working toward earning residency status? If so, you may wonder if, after receiving residency status, you are a citizen of the country. While some people use the terms “residency” and “citizenship” interchangeably,...
What You Need To Know About Police Interrogations
Being arrested can be an extremely worrisome and stressful process. Whether you are guilty of the crime in question or not, you will still have to deal with questioning from the arresting officer. The more you know about the police interrogation process, the easier it...
Correct Filing And Results
Some people are fond of saying that the law is a thing of detail, or alternately, a detailed thing. It certainly is – there are so many considerations to think about, and evaluations to make when dealing with a particular legal case. The context is fundamentally...
Hit and Run Accidents in California: Is There a Time Limit to be Charged?
Unfortunately, hit and run accidents happen in the state of California more often than most people realize. If you hit someone and leave the scene, you may think you “got away with it” if you aren’t found right away. However, you don’t know that prosecutors can charge...