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...
Navigating Pretrial Procedures and Investigations-Tips for Criminal Defendants inn San Diego
The criminal court process in California may seem like a confusing maze of complex rules and court procedures that are impossible to navigate on your own. The truth is, it...
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...
Can Felonies be Reduced to Misdemeanors
Under California law, any crime that carries a prison sentence of more than one year is considered a felony offense. In addition to a potential state prison sentence and significant...
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...
Can Misdemeanor or Felony Charges Be Expunged?
Having a conviction on your criminal record is a serious matter that can affect your life for years to come. In addition to the penalties associated with a misdemeanor or...
When Is It Worth it to Take Your Criminal Case to Trial
Should I go to trial or take a plea deal? Which option will get me the best outcome in my criminal case? These are some of the most pressing questions...
What Sex Crimes are Felonies
Sex crimes represent some of the most consequential types of criminal offenses in California. Not only can a sex crime charge lead to years in prison and other devastating penalties,...