How Will COVID-19 Affect Victims’ Rights in California Criminal Cases?
The coronavirus has changed how the criminal courts operate. The coronavirus has affected Californians in a range of ways. Since Governor Newsom issued a shelter-in-place order, non-essential businesses have largely closed — and others are allowing their employees to...Can a Defendant Cross Examine A Victim in a California Criminal Trial?
Defendants’ right to represent themselves does not extend to the right to abuse witnesses during cross-examination. Under the Sixth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, defendants in criminal trials have a right to act as their own attorney (often referred to as...Protecting Child Victims in the California Criminal Justice Process
Children who have undergone a traumatic experience may need additional safe guarding while their abuser is brought to justice As a society, we understand that children are particularly vulnerable. Too often, the people who are entrusted to protect children exploit...Do Crime Victims Have the Right to Have an Attorney Present During Police Interviews?
A victims’ rights attorney can help to protect you during the investigative process. After being victimized in a crime, you may think that the hard part is over once you file the police report. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case. The investigative process can...Understanding Restitution for California Crime Victims
A new resource center will help states improve the restitution process. If you have been the victim of a crime, it may seem as though the system is tilted against you — and in favor of the defendant. The person who allegedly committed the crime is entitled to numerous...
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