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California Man Allegedly Threw Rocks at Cars on July 4
A man in Sacramento was arrested last week because he allegedly threw rocks at cars. Marquette M. Johnson, 43, was taken into police custody for suspicion of vandalism and resisting arrest. According to police documents, Johnson launched rocks at several vehicles … read more>
Happy Belated Independence Day!
We hope you enjoyed the Fourth of July with your friends and family. Stay safe this weekend! – The Law Office of Shahin Zamir
Pro Se Representation: The Good, The Bad and the Ugly of Representing Yourself in Court
Anyone who has been charged with a crime has several rights afforded to them. One of the most important to their defense, however, is the right to have an attorney during criminal procedures. Criminal defense attorneys are there to help … read more>
Ex-Teacher in San Antonio Told Students to Hit a Bully
A former teacher was found guilty on Thursday of telling her students to hit a schoolmate who was allegedly being a bully. According to local news media, Cynthia Ambrose, 55, made her students stand in a line. They were then instructed to … read more>
Drinking and Driving: Every Penalty You’ll Face for DWI
In Texas, you can be charged with a DWI if your blood alcohol content is .08 or higher. While the penalties for a DWI are severe, they increase substantially whenever there is an accident that involves injuries. The actual charges … read more>
MD Anderson Doctor Allegedly Tried to Poison Boyfriend
A doctor who works at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is accused of poisoning a fellow physician whom she dated earlier this year. Dr. Ana Maria Gonzalez-Angulo, 42, is charged with the aggravated assault of a family member. … read more>
Practicing Your Miranda Rights: Don’t Talk to Police After an Arrest!
A landmark Supreme Court case in 1966 forever changed the way police deal with suspects. That case was Miranda v. Arizona, which ruled that officers must inform individuals of their Fifth Amendment rights when conducting an arrest. Some of the … read more>
The 6 Steps of the Criminal Trial Process
Criminal trials are intriguing, as courtroom theatrics are often displayed and tension normally runs very high. All criminal trials follow the same basic format from start to finish, even though they are all unique in their own ways. Jury Selection … read more>
Student’s Truck Stolen After Valet Gave Keys to Wrong Man
A college student’s truck was stolen early Friday morning when the alleged thief drove away with it from a bar in Midtown. Gabe Salazar, 24, was at the bar to celebrate his upcoming graduation from the University of Houston. When … read more>
What is a Search Warrant? Everything You Need to Know About Search Warrants
One of the fundamental rights guaranteed to all Americans is spelled out in the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. This amendment guarantees individuals protection against “unreasonable searches and seizures.” What this means is, governmental authorities must obtain a search … read more>