People who fight criminal charges at jury trials in California have the right to choose whether or not to testify. If they do not, the juries will be instructed that they cannot use their silence as evidence against them to infer their guilt. While defendants have the...
Month: May 2021
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Criminal record expungement: a life-rebuilding tool
Can even a one-time-only and nonviolent criminal offense have lasting adverse consequences for a charged and convicted individual? Legions of Bay Area and other Northern California residents know from personal experience that it can. And they are in good faith trying...
Understanding anticipatory breaches of contracts
California businesses who enter into contracts will likely end up handling an anticipatory breach at some point in time. As a business owner, it is vital that you understand how to recognize this breach. This way, you can react accordingly to help ensure the financial...