The Law Office of Brian Lafferty

08/10/2021

If you or your loved ones have been accused of a crime, make sure you hire an attorney who is located where the case is. I have had over 15 years of criminal defense and trials in Stockton, Lodi, Manteca and Modesto. Call to schedule an appointment to get you and your loved ones advice with knowledge from The Central Valley, for you. My staff and I will seek to get the outcome that you and your loved ones deserve.

01/09/2019

If in the past I have assisted you in some legal capacity (from full representation or advice), I would appreciate that you recommend me! If someone is in trouble recommend they call me! That said, please go out and rate me highly on social media (avvo.com, Google and Yelp come to mind.) I would really like to help as many people as possible and your voice would really help me do that! Thank you! And Happy New Year.

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11/12/2018

My office is now accepting new personal injury cases in addition to criminal defense matters. I give free 1/2 hour consultations and I will give you a fair assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of your case.

07/03/2018

Does anyone I know represent clients in Social Security matters?

05/30/2018

Recent statutory developments in this state now allow people who were suspects and arrested for crimes to seal the arrest record. If you were arrested for a crime, seek counsel to see if you are eligible to seal your arrest record. Call to set up a consultation!

04/12/2018

Looking around the Internet for a criminal defense attorney can be daunting. There are too many options for too all sorts of needs and areas. You should consult with a lawyer if you have questions about your rights. Don't just rely on internet questionnaires about important issues. Call today. I give free 1/2 hour consultations about criminal defense cases.

12/21/2017

Recent successes in my practice highlights the necessity of having counsel who knows the Prosecution and has a good working relationship with the community. I feel that there is a lot to be said by being a lawyer who works well with the opposition and with co-counsel. However, when the time comes, I am a fierce advocate for your rights. I use the strengths and weaknesses of your case to your advantage. But I do not shy away from an honest evaluation of your matter. It's your life, trust someone who has a track record of success in criminal defense. Call me today and we can discuss your case for free!

12/21/2017

Brian Lafferty is a Criminal Defense Attorney in Stockton, CA. Click Brian’s profile to discover their Avvo Rating, write a review, and read professional endorsements.

08/16/2017

Apart from being slightly bad journalism, this article should, in no way discourage you from the fact that you have the right to defend yourself. The trick is, to use 'reasonable' force to the force that you are facing. And ironically, if you are at home, in California you have the right to use more force. In any case, protect yourself and I will be glad to defend you if the government does not believe that you have the right to defend yourself.

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She put the man who groped her into a chokehold, but not everyone agrees it was okay for her to do that.

07/13/2017

As many of you know, Proposition 64 made illegal ma*****na cultivation a misdemeanor. Because local governments are holding off on licensing ma*****na grow operations, some citizens are still being prosecuted for cultivation and something more insidious. Many law enforcement agencies are looking to get felony convictions for the theft of power! If you are accused of this, there are defenses to raise as power companies have a difficult time providing information to sustain a conviction. You should consult with a lawyer to ensure that your rights are upheld. Call today. Free consultations!

03/21/2017

The latest issues in privacy under the Fourth and Fifth Amendment of the US Constitution is encryption. Your data is your data and the government and private entities will attempt to take your data for it's own use. One of the most serious ways this may affect you in when the government seeks to use your data to convict you of a crime. Below is one such instance.

Case in point: https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2017/03/man-jailed-indefinitely-for-refusing-to-decrypt-hard-drives-loses-appeal/

Right now, Francis Rawls is being prosecuted for possession of child po*******hy, and he is being held indefinitely for not complying with a court order forcing him to unlock his encrypted hard drive. Rawls claims that his right against self incrimination extends to his hard drive, in that opening up his affects would incriminate him. Normally, there would not be much that would stop the government from coming into one's life and taking what they had probable cause for. This encryption is a true barrier to the government.

California has similar rules about cell phone privacy based upon Supreme Court precedent in recent years. The California Electronic Communications Privacy Act requires a warrant for all digital records: personal emails, texts, photos and a users’ physical location. And of course this is different from someone not physically complying with a subpoena from the court or an order. But it highlights the issues ahead and should make you aware that you should always refuse a warrantless search and consult with an attorney if you receive a subpoena or a warrant.

It is not the most palatable thing to defend a person who possesses child po*******hy, but they are entitled to counsel and to raise defenses just like everyone else. To argue against one's right to not incriminate themselves is to cast our society and your rights onto a very slippery slope. Sometime something could be used to get you in trouble with the law, even when you do not intend to violate the law. It is therefore vital that you protect your data and allow your defense attorneys to fight for you and extend your Fifth Amendment right against self incrimination to your electronics.

“Our client has now been in custody for almost 18 months,” defense attorney says.

01/28/2017

This goes for any interaction with law enforcement. But it is doubly true for those who are undocumented.