I do not like my public defender or appointed attorney
What must a California criminal defendant show to successfully obtain substitution of appointed counsel under a Marsden motion, and how should such a motion be presented to maximize the likelihood of relief. Short Answer A Marsden motion will be granted only where the defendant makes a specific, factual showing that appointed counsel is providing constitutionally […]
California Supreme Court Limits Arbitration in Nursing Home Wrongful Death Cases
When a loved one passes away in a nursing home, families are often left with more questions than answers. Many discover, sometimes too late, that the facility is trying to force the case into private arbitration instead of allowing a lawsuit in court. A recent California Supreme Court decision places important limits on that practice […]