Criminal Defense Blog
Posted on Nov 27, 2011 By Berkon Law
A couple of trials recently, in which my client's words have hurt them in the case have frustrated me and compelled me to write this article. No, it wasn't as a result of police interrogation (though ...
Continue reading "They Are Listening" »
Posted on Nov 27, 2011 By Berkon Law
This may seem like an obvious statement, but it is really important to tell your attorney THE TRUTH when asked a question about the case. Attorneys typically will ask their clients questions about the ...
Continue reading "Be Honest With Your Lawyer" »
Posted on Jul 23, 2010 By Berkon Law
The United States Supreme Court made a very important decision regarding Miranda this summer. I'm sure everyone is familiar with the Miranda warnings given by police officers before interrogation. ...
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Posted on Jul 22, 2010 By Berkon Law
It might seem obvious, but to knowingly bring a controlled substance into jail as a visitor or inmate is a felony under Penal Code Section 4573. However, this very issue was brought before the ...
Continue reading "Don't Bring Drugs into Jail!!!" »
Posted on Jun 27, 2010 By Berkon Law
It is fairly well settled that character evidence to prove a defendant has a "propensity" to commit certain crimes is inadmissable. For example, let's say I am charged with shoplifting a shirt from a ...
Continue reading "Character Evidence to Prove Guilt" »
Posted on Jun 27, 2010 By Berkon Law
One of the fundamentals of our Constitution is that our homes are free from government intrusion i.e. police entry and search without a warrant. However, there are exceptions to that rule called ...
Continue reading "New Exception Created for Warrantless Police Search of Your Home" »
Posted on Jan 27, 2010 By San Diego Criminal Defense Lawyer
Our attorneys are pleased to announce the launch of our Criminal Defense blog with an Rss feed available at http://www.berkonlaw.com/Blog/Entire-Blog-Feed/RSS.xml .
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