Law Offices of Hanlon and Rief

06/23/2020

https://www.law.com/therecorder/2020/06/23/fixing-the-cops-will-not-fix-the-justice-system

Today I feel hopeful that we are rising as a nation to say police violence against Black people must end. But the equally big challenge is how we can make our entire justice system just for all people.

05/04/2020

This program will focus on how to deal with the stress of the COVID-19 pandemic on the practice, and how attorneys need to be especially careful of their professional responsibilities in the time of crisis. We will explore the duty of competence, communication, supervision of staff and prohibitions....

05/04/2020

Health and Wellness In 2020, CLA established a Health and Wellness Committee to provide resources and content that supports attorney wellness, including general health, mental health, and problematic substance use.  The Committee is working on a variety of content including monthly articles in e-ne...

10/29/2019

https://schr.salsalabs.org/2019sanfranciscobenefitreception/index.html

Please join us for a benefit to support the Southern Center for Human Rights' efforts to challenge unconstitutional and unconscionable practices within the criminal justice system across the Southern states.

07/13/2019

Join us for a special Evening Reception in San Francisco!

07/02/2019

Webinar: Felony Sentencing 101 July 24 @ 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm Criminal Law This program offers 1 MCLE credit; 1 legal specialization in Criminal Law. You must register in advance to participate: https://bit.ly/2F6u9Jk Sentencing. How do you calculate a maximum sentence? How do strikes work? What’s t...

06/12/2019

San Francisco prosecutors plan to launch an innovative program aimed at reducing potential bias in charging decisions.

04/23/2019

In 2018, California ushered in a new era of criminal justice ; both the cash bail system and the felony murder rule were abolished with t...

04/12/2019

California voters favor life in prison without parole over the death penalty for the state’s worst offenders, according to a new Quinnipiac Poll. But the numbers reflect a chasm between Republicans and Democrats that shows up in almost every part of the survey.

04/12/2019

Protecting the public & enhancing the administration of justice.