We are proud to share some exciting news—Mark A. Broughton has been nominated for the Fresno Bee Best of Central California contest in the Defense Law category! This nomination is an incredible honor and reflects Mark’s unwavering dedication to justice, his commitment to protecting the
Many new California laws have taken effect with the start of the new year, including the Senate Bill 14 new law: child trafficking added to 3 Strikes list. Under Senate Bill 14 (SB 14), “human trafficking of a minor for purposes of a commercial sex
People convicted of certain crimes in California are prohibited from owning or possessing guns, and now there’s a new CA law: mental health diversion defendants required to relinquish firearms. California laws governing control of deadly weapons, including firearms, are found in Part 6 of the
New laws in California are nothing new, but it’s significant to criminal defense and justice to note how this new California law can reduce sentencing post conviction. The new law of note is Assembly Bill 600 (AB 600), which is effective January 1, 2024. It
As a landmark California law takes effect, criminal records cleared, and an automated review process implemented, millions of people are finding themselves newly able to do things that their records previously held them back from. For example, when you have a criminal record, you may
California jury trials suspended through mid-May by California Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye to adopt new rules that address the impact of COVID-19. As of March 23, 2020: All jury trials suspended for 60 days. Time periods to begin both criminal and civil trials is
