
What Is a Plea Bargain? (And Should You Take One?)
A plea bargain is one of the most common ways a criminal case is resolved in California. Instead of going to trial, the defendant agrees
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A plea bargain is one of the most common ways a criminal case is resolved in California. Instead of going to trial, the defendant agrees

California law distinguishes between misdemeanors and felonies based on the severity of the crime and the potential penalties. While misdemeanors carry lighter sentences, certain factors

Facing criminal charges can be overwhelming, often carrying the threat of severe consequences and lasting implications. However, in some cases, charges may be dropped, offering
I was born and educated in Tucuman, Argentina. I graduated from the National University of Tucuman with a juris doctor and became a practicing attorney in my country. After immigrating to the United States, I became licensed to practice law in California. I worked as a Deputy Public Defender in Tulare County with prior law clerking background where I gained experience in misdemeanors and felonies as well as juvenile defense. When I relocated to San Mateo County in 2014, I opened my practice in …