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  • 2026
    • August
      • What to Expect at a DMV Hearing After a DUI Arrest in California
    • June
      • What Proposition 36 Means for Drug Crime Sentences in California
      • Joseph A. Markus & Joseph E. Markus Honored with the Johnnie Cochran Award for the Relentless Pursuit of Justice
  • 2025
    • October
      • Exploring Alternative Sentencing Options in LA Courts
    • September
      • What to Expect During a Murder Trial in Los Angeles
    • August
      • Can a Public Defender Effectively Handle Your Case?
    • June
      • Dive Into the Law of Homicide with "Adjourned for the Day" Podcast
  • 2023
    • October
      • Understanding Self-Defense and Its Application in Criminal Cases
    • August
      • Navigating the Post-Conviction Relief Process in California: A Comprehensive Guide
      • Navigating Miranda Rights and Custodial Interrogation in Murder Cases
  • 2021
    • October
      • What the Newly Approved SB-775 Could Mean for You
      • What’s the Biggest Murder Case in Los Angeles History?
      • What’s the Difference Between Murder and Manslaughter?
    • August
      • Which Neighborhoods in Los Angeles Have the Highest Homicide Rates?
      • What Are the Most Common Forms of Homicide in Los Angeles?
    • February
      • A Summary of SB 1437
  • 2020
    • December
      • California Changes Sex Offender Law to Be Inclusive to LGBTQ Community
    • October
      • How the DeVos Changes to Title IX Protect Students Accused of Sexual Misconduct
    • August
      • Sex Crimes in Los Angeles Apparently on the Rise
    • July
      • California Penal Code 1170.95 Could Shorten Your Sentence
    • June
      • A New California Bill Changes the Rules for Trial for Murder
    • May
      • 1437 AND ATTEMPTED MURDER-IMPORTANT UPDATE!!!!!
      • SB 1437 Revises the Notorious Felony-Murder Law
    • March
      • Criminal Charges for Killing Someone When Drunk Driving
    • January
      • When Homicide Is Considered Excusable or Justified
  • 2019
    • December
      • What’s the Difference Between Homicide, Murder, and Manslaughter?
    • November
      • Homicide Laws in California
    • October
      • Things You Need to Know About Filing a Criminal Appeal
    • September
      • Accused of Murder in California: What Happens Next?
    • August
      • How Accomplices to Murder Challenge Convictions Under SB1437
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