Can Prosecutors Remove a Judge Who Offers a Sentence?
A new California appeals court ruling says prosecutors can challenge a judge who offers an indicated sentence, but only before the plea is accepted.
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Convicted of Conspiracy to Commit Murder? A New California Ruling Says It May Not Block a 1172.6 Petition
An October 9, 2026, California ruling says a conspiracy to commit murder conviction may not block 1172.6 relief when the jury instruction was flawed.
Moved From Room to Room During a Robbery? A New California Ruling Says That Is Not Always Kidnapping
A September 30, 2026, California ruling says moving a robbery victim around her own home was part of the robbery, not kidnapping for robbery.
Won Habeas Relief on One Part of Your Sentence? California’s Supreme Court Says That Does Not Always Mean a Full Resentencing
An August 17, 2026, California Supreme Court ruling says a habeas court can fix one part of a final sentence without a full resentencing under newer laws.
Asking for Mental Health Diversion in California? Two New Rulings Say Prosecutors Cannot Force You Into Their Own Mental Exam
California courts have ruled that prosecutors cannot force a mental exam on people who ask for mental health diversion. Learn what two 2026 rulings mean.
Signed the Immigration Warning on Your Plea Form? California’s Highest Court Says You May Still Be Able to Vacate the Conviction
Many people who are not U.S. citizens pleaded guilty years ago after initialing an immigration warning on a
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,
Clearing Your Record in California: What Expungement Really Does and Who Qualifies
A criminal conviction can follow someone long after a case is over. It can affect job applications, housing
Conviction Overturned After 32 Years: What Racial Bias Can Mean for a Criminal Case
A California court recently set aside a conviction and death sentence after more than three decades, ordering a
Britney Spears DUI Arrest Raises Questions About California DUI Law and Criminal Liability
Recent reports that pop star Britney Spears was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence in Southern California have
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