Practice Guides
Firm-quality resources for Bay Area conflict panel attorneys and public defenders. Downloadable Word templates, case law, statistical data, and litigation strategies — everything a solo practitioner needs.
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California Racial Justice Act
Complete practice guide for filing RJA motions under AB 2542 / AB 256. Step-by-step instructions, 5 downloadable Word templates, key case law, statistical evidence guide, Bay Area expert directory, CLEs, and podcasts.
Economics of Conflict Defense
Deep dive into the business model of conflict panel practice. Contract pricing, nonprofit vs. PD models, cost analysis, Bay Area panel rate comparison, CAAP economics, interactive income calculator, and resources for solo practitioners.
Resentencing & Post-Conviction Relief
Comprehensive guide to resentencing under PC 1172.1, SB 1437/PC 1172.6 (felony murder), SB 1393 (strike enhancements), and AB 2942 (DA-initiated). 4 downloadable Word templates, 7 key cases, Banks/Clark factors, and mitigation strategies.
Prop 36 Defense Strategies
Complete guide to defending Prop 36 cases. Wobbler defense (PC 17(b)), treatment-mandated felonies, Bay Area DA charging patterns, racial disparity data, trial strategies, and key case law for conflict panel attorneys.
AB 690 Caseload Standards Toolkit
Everything panel attorneys and defense program administrators need to understand and prepare for AB 690 caseload standards. NAC/OSPD benchmarks, RAND study findings, staffing ratios, Bay Area gap analysis, compliance checklist, budget impact calculator, contract standards, and KPI benchmarks.
Pretrial Detention Reduction Motions
Complete bail reform advocacy toolkit. In re Humphrey framework, OR release arguments, bail reduction motion templates, risk assessment tool critiques, 9-county comparison data, 5-year trend analysis, release type breakdowns, and constitutional arguments.
Diversion Program Advocacy
Complete guide to getting clients into diversion programs. PC 1000 drug diversion, PC 1001.36 mental health diversion, PC 1001.80 military diversion, PC 1001.95 misdemeanor diversion, DUI diversion, Prop 36 treatment. Program comparison chart, motion outlines, and Bay Area resources.
Effective Mitigation for Panel Attorneys
Building compelling mitigation packages without a dedicated specialist. Biopsychosocial model, ACEs framework, 6-step social history guide, SB 81 sentencing memoranda, community support letters, 7 evidence types, PC 987.9 funding motions, reentry plans, and case-specific strategies.
Intelligence + Practice Guides
Combine Bay Area intelligence data with practical resources to strengthen your defense practice.