Legal Talk Articles

If you have been charged with a misdemeanor, then there is a clear time frame within which a trial date must be set. If you are in custody at the…

Your Long Beach criminal defense lawyer is the cornerstone of your defense. The outcome of the case will depend very heavily on the manner in which your attorney can present…

One of the many constitutional rights guaranteed to a citizen under the Sixth Amendment is the right to a speedy trial. However, defining what is “speedy” can be tricky. The…

You can be arrested by any law enforcement officer. A law enforcement officer may not necessarily have to be on duty to arrest you. You can even be arrested by…

When you're arrested, you have a number of rights. One right that is guaranteed to you by the U.S. Constitution is the right to an attorney. Police officers will ask…

Bail is the money that you will deposit with the tribunal to insure that you will make an appearance before court. Typically, the surety amount is set according to a written…