Does pleading not guilty mean you’re claiming you did nothing wrong or that your case is going to trial? Not necessarily. Criminal defense attorney Nate Gjesdal explains what a not guilty plea actually means and why the best decision depends on the case.

Hiring a criminal defense attorney can feel overwhelming, especially if it's your first time navigating the legal system. In this article, criminal defense attorney Nate Gjesdal shares two things he believes every prospective client should consider before choosing a lawyer.

Charged with second-degree burglary and worried your past will be used against you? This case shows why intent matters and how early defense can change the narrative.

A day at Disneyland shouldn’t end with a criminal charge. If you were accused of theft at the park, here’s what you need to know right now.

On Sunday, December 22, 2024, Seal Beach PD released a video of two ladies arrested on suspicion of felony shoplifting.  Placed in the back of a police car, one lady says to the other “It’s a felony?” to which her friend replies “B****, new laws!”

We’ve all seen the news stories, showing groups of people wearing hoodies storming into Apple stores and stealing dozens of expensive devices.  It’s a problem, and a problem that Orange County is trying to keep outside its borders. What does this mean for the client who is accused of shoplifting?