
When Love Goes Wrong: Criminal Consequences to a Messy Divorce
Featured in the September 2018 issue of Contra Costa Lawyer Magazine found here: (In response to fact pattern found here.) If police and prosecutors get involved, Veronica and Albert’s situation is what is called a “domestic violence” case. Criminal defense attorneys call it “DV” for short. There are several charges likely to be filed against Albert including: sexual battery (Penal Code section 243.4), stalking (Penal Code section 646.9(a)), criminal/terrorist threats (Penal

10 Things to Look for in a Criminal Defense Attorney
10 tips on what to look for in a criminal defense attorney that will save you time, frustration, and money!
The Dangers of the New ‘Accountability’ on College Campus Measures for Young Men
Lately, there has been a lot of media and political attention on legislating a new accountability regime for college campuses regarding sexual assault. There have been discussions about having greater training and reporting mechanisms as well as investigations, suspensions and expulsions. According to the proposals, if colleges do not implement these new programs, they risk losing their funding. It sounds wonderful from a politically correct standpoint to be tough on rape
Simple Precautions Athletes Can Take to Protect Themselves from False Sexual Assault Allegations
In the wake of the recent “non-allegations” against Colin Kaepernick, it is quite clear that even the most remote implication that an athlete committed a sexual assault can have serious ramifications for a career. After all, an athlete’s career is about more than what they do in the game. Millions of dollars can be gained or lost on endorsements. One’s popularity can determine one’s salary. If the fans lose faith in an athlete, so do marketing companies and the team as we