The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected appeals by two Californians convicted of capital murder who asserted that videos prepared by the victims’ families prejudiced jurors against them.

The justices ruled 6-3 to uphold the murder convictions of Douglas Kelly and Samuel Zamudio. Each was sentenced to death after jurors saw videos prepapred by family members that commemorated the victims’ lives.

Although these appeals were unsuccessful, California criminal convictions can sometimes be overturned on appeal. Of course, the surest way to avoid the penalties of a California criminal charge is to avoid being convicted in the first place. If you’ve been charged with a California criminal offense, please contact an experienced defense lawyer from The Kavinoky Law Firm today at 1.877.4NO.CUFFS for a free consultation.

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The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department admitted this week that more than 5,600 rape kits may be untested by its crime lab. The news of the backlog came just weeks after the Los Angeles Police Department acknowledged a backlog of more than 7,000 untested DNA samples.

Unfortunately, the longer a law-enforcement agency takes to perform any scientific tests, the more likely it is that an error will occur.  Errors have occurred in crime labs processing evidence in offenses ranging from DUI / DWI to sexual assault to murder.

If you’re facing a California criminal charge built on scientific evidence, you need a defense lawyer with the knowledge to thoroughly examine the facts of your case. A skilled California defense attorney from The Kavinoky Law Firm will analyze your case and determine whether evidence may be open to challenge. Please contact us today at 1.877.4NO.CUFFS for a free consultation.

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Former Orange County sheriff Mike Carona went on trial this week on felony conspiracy, mail fraud and witness-tampering charges.  Carona, once a charismatic public figure with a bright political future who was dubbed “America’s Sheriff,” is now facing prison time if convicted on all counts.

Corruption and conspiracy cases are extremely serious charges that can bring significant prison time if you’re convicted. If you’re charged with a white-collar crime, you need a defense lawyer with the skills and experience to aggressively fight for your rights. A knowledgeable California defense attorney from The Kavinoky Law Firm can review your case and develop a strong defense strategy. Please contact us today at 1.877.4NO.CUFFS for a free consultation.

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A five-year-old boy who was sitting on his grandmother’s lap died when the car she was driving crashed into a building in the Sacramento area. The grandmother suffered critical injuries in the crash.

Police said that in addition to her failure to secure the child in a safety seat as required by law, 52-year-old Joni Kelley wasn’t wearing a seat belt and was driving on a suspended license.

If she survives, Kelley could face several criminal charges, including child endangerment and driving with a suspended license.  The crash illustrates that serious consequences can result from even a short car trip.

If you’re facing any kind of California vehicular criminal offense, you need a top defense lawyer ensuring that your rights are protected. An experienced California criminal defense attorney from The Kavinoky Law Firm will do everything possible to safeguard your reputation and your freedom. Please contact us today at 1.877.4NO.CUFFS for a free consultation.

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