Law Office of Michael Hanley

New blog post now live: A motion to suppress evidence under California Penal Code Section 1538.5 is a crucial legal tool in criminal defense. This statute allows defendants to challenge the admissibility of evidence obtained through illegal searches and seizures, protecting their Fourth Amendment rights against unreasonable searches. To learn more about illegally and legally obtained evidence, head to our website to read.

Domestic violence laws have significant implications for people accused of such offenses, profoundly affecting many aspects of their lives. While these laws are important to protect victims, they can lead to immediate consequences for the accused, such as arrest and the issuance of protective orders that prohibit or restrict contact with the alleged victim. Check out our website blog to read more. #santabarbaralawyer #defenselawyer #domesticviolencelawyer #criminallawyer #defenseattorney

“Proof beyond a reasonable doubt” is the highest measure of proof necessary in Law. It is the standard that the Government must demonstrate by the production of admissible evidence to convict someone for a crime. The reason for this is that the stakes are so high! Being charged with a misdemeanor or felony crime always subjects a person to serious restraints on their individual liberty, meaning they could be put on probation or sent to jail. If you are charged with a crime, my staff and I would assess and investigate your case and consider whether it makes sense to negotiate a plea bargain or in fact take your case to a court or jury trial.?I have over 25 years of experience doing just this, and I have taken close to a hundred cases to trial over the years. I would be pleased to assist and provide a rigorous defense of your case, whether that means negotiating a fair plea-bargain, or exercising your right to make the government prove your charges beyond a reasonable doubt. Read more on our blog at https://lnkd.in/es6Qpvws #santabarbaralawyer #criminaldefense #defenselawyer #santabarbaracounty #beyondareasonabledoubt

Occasionally in criminal law practice, lawyers “declare a doubt” as to they’re client’s legal competency to meaningfully participate in legal proceedings. If a court finds a defendant not competent to stand trial, the ultimate outcome of the proceedings may greatly favor the client. Mr. Hanley has extensive experience working on cases concerning competency and other mental health issues.?He has also published an academic article concerning Juvenile Competency to Stand Trial as an Adult. Call Mr. Hanley today at 805-350-4139, or read more on our website under "Blog".