Why You Should Hire an Attorney When Facing Arrest
Facing an arrest can be a distressing and overwhelming experience. Whether you are charged with a minor offense or a serious crime, it is crucial to understand the importance of...
Common Mistakes to Avoid During a Criminal Defense Case
Being charged with a crime is a stressful and overwhelming experience. Criminal charges can have severe consequences that can impact your life, resulting in hefty fines, loss of freedom, and...
Managing Expectations in a Criminal Defense Case
Navigating the criminal defense process can be a daunting task, especially for those who have never been in legal trouble before. Understanding what to expect and how to prepare for...
California Criminal Sentencing Guidelines
If you plead guilty or no contest to a criminal offense in California or if a jury finds you guilty at trial, you will be sentenced to some punishment by...
How Criminal Cases Work Arraignment and Plea Bargaining Basics
If you are charged with a crime in California, your first court appearance will be an arraignment. During the arraignment, the court will present the charges against you and explain...
Sevens Legal Defense Attorney Representing Client Suspected in Campland by the Bay Killing
Sevens Legal defense attorney Sue Gerard recently appeared on NBC San Diego News in a clip from the video arraignment of her client, accused of first-degree murder in the deadly Campland by...
The Role of a Criminal Attorney in a Criminal Defense Case
The criminal justice system is complex and it can be very difficult for individuals accused of crimes to understand how the criminal justice process works and what they can expect...
When Can You Use Deadly Force to Protect Yourself in California
California’s self-defense laws give individuals in California the right to use reasonable force, even deadly force, to protect themselves against an intruder in their home if they reasonably believe that...
What to do if someone falsely accuses you of a crime
The presumption of innocence may demand that any person accused of a crime be considered innocent until proven guilty. However, that all-important legal principle cannot always save a person from...