
California Could Increase Penalties for Common Crimes: What This Means for You
In the wake of rising concerns about theft and drug-related crimes, California voters are facing a critical decision: whether to approve Proposition 36, a ballot
Law Offices of M. Gabriela Guraiib | Criminal Defense Attorney | Redwood City, CA

In the wake of rising concerns about theft and drug-related crimes, California voters are facing a critical decision: whether to approve Proposition 36, a ballot

Yes, you can be convicted for stealing a car even if you didn’t drive it. In legal terms, theft, including car theft, does not necessarily

A recent San Mateo felony robbery case shows that no one is immune from the law. A 57-year-old San Francisco police sergeant has officially pled
In pop culture, the terms “theft,” “robbery,” and “burglary” are often used interchangeably. However, they’re very different crimes in the eyes of California law. These
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 …