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Después de que a una persona se le haya declarado culpable, ha sido sentenciada, y perdió una apelación, se puede ganar la libertad por la petición de hábeas corpus. La petición de habeas corpus deja al abogado reinvestigar el caso y subir nueva información que no fue presentada al...

What is a federal criminal case? ¿Qué es un Caso Criminal Federal? Como un Abogado Criminal en San Diego, a menudo me pregunto, “¿qué es un caso criminal federal?”. Muchos clientes criminales asumen que un caso federal es más serio que uno estatal. Eso...

Will I automatically have my federal drug sentence reduced? Voy automáticamente reduciendo mi sentencia federal de drogas? El 1 de noviembre de 2014, las reducciones más completas de sentencias por delitos federales de drogas están programadas para entrar en vigor, si no son derogadas...

Why should I hire an attorney if I am guilty or want to plead guility? ¿Por qué debo contratar a un abogado si soy culpable o quiere declararse culpable? ¿Por qué debo contratar a un abogado si soy culpable o quiere declararse culpable?

(EN) What is the difference between a federal drug charge and a “telephone count”? ¿Un cargo federal de drogas vs. “cuenta telefónica”? Uso de telefono contra de la ley federal Como lo he explicado en un otro blog, la...

Si se olvida de una cita en la corte, la corte probablemente emitirá una orden para su arresto. En San Diego, si su caso es un delito menor, puede probablemente ser colocado en el calendario por su abogado sin que tenga que comparecer ante el tribunal. Si el caso es más grave,...

Several individuals have asked me why the need for an attorney to reduce federal drug sentences. If the law is going to change, why do I need to hire a criminal defense lawyer? In the first place, the reduction in sentence is not automatic. The court will decide if...

If a large quantity of illegal drugs is found in a car, the police will probably assume (many times in error) that everyone knows about the presence of the drugs. The federal government in a border bust will generally let the passengers go if the driver or the passenger doesn't make a...

There are many attorneys that call themselves ”criminal law specialists” but few of them really are. In order for an attorney in California to become certified as a criminal law specialist, the attorney must take and pass an intensive written examination demonstrating exceptional knowledge in the area of criminal law....

When many people hear the term “plea bargaining” they conjure up images of criminals escaping long jail sentences and making a deal to avoid criminal liability. This good not be further from the truth. Plea bargaining is simply the process of the accused and the government reaching an agreement...

If you miss a court date, the court will probably issue a warrant for your arrest. In San Diego, if your case is a misdemeanor, it can probably be placed on the calendar by your attorney without your having to appear in court. If the case is more serious, such as a...

Unfortunately, the only way you remain free from deportation and exclusion from the United States is if you are a United States citizen. I urge all individuals living in the United States who are eligible for citizenship to apply immediately. If you find yourself in a car with any drugs...