Any relevant evidence we discover against the specific  officer in your case can be used to your advantage in court. In cases where officer credibility is a major issue – where the officer has lied in a police report or … Continue reading →

When it comes to your Miranda rights, you deserve more than an empty promise. You as a defendant must truly understand your rights and make a free choice to give up those rights before any “waiver” will be considered valid. … Continue reading →

This Thanksgiving, when we reflect on all we are thankful for, from the Fourth Amendment to the cornbread stuffing and mashed potatoes, let us not forget friends, family, and, especially, Miranda. Who is Miranda, you ask sheepishly? Is she that … Continue reading →

A suspicious looking man in a red suit, wearing gloves, his face obscured by a heavy beard and a stocking-like hat, is seen leaving a home in the early morning hours. He is carrying a large bag, the contents of … Continue reading →

 By Criminal Defense Attorney Jennifer Zide                                                                     … Continue reading →

Oftentimes the defense deals with reasonable doubt - identifying all the areas of reasonable doubt in a client’s case and persuasively arguing them. Oftentimes the defense deals with Constitutional rights -analyzing a case to uncover when a client’s Constitutional rights have been violated … Continue reading →

Dear Readers, As we approach the holiday season, I would just like to take a minute to thank you all for following this blog. I have enjoyed this chance to reach out and to communicate with you throughout the past … Continue reading →

                                                                                                                                     INTRODUCTION What is the remedy when an officer who is sworn to uphold the law lies in his police report? What happens when an officer who charges you with resisting arrest has used  excessive force against you and other … Continue reading →

 We all know the story. Either we haven’t done what the officer claims as the reason for stopping us or we know they are using whatever small infraction we commit as a reason to look for something bigger. I get … Continue reading →

This post provides an overview of the issues involved in your illegal stop and arrest in Ventura County. The sample motion illustrates the different levels of restraint on a client’s liberty and what is required for law enforcement to justify a … Continue reading →