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Cases handled by the Law Office of John D. Forsyth have been covered by publications across California and nationally. Below is a selection of news articles featuring notable cases and legal developments.
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Marin County Jury Convicts Accused Child Molester
A man charged with molesting two children he babysat for friends in Novato was convicted by a Marin County jury.
San Bruno Man Faces a Year Behind Bars
A San Bruno man faces a year behind bars after pleading no contest to a hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian, who police have said was at fault.
Little Released from Custody
A Siskiyou County judge agreed to release Hoopa resident Suzanne Little (Aubrey) from custody on Monday after her attorney, John D. Forsyth, requested to have her released…
Former Exec Gets 3 Years in Internet Sex Case
A Marin interactive-TV executive will spend nearly three years in federal prison for using the internet to solicit sex from a minor, a federal judge ruled in San Francisco…
California Trial Judge Says NET PORN LAW Violative of Speech Rights, Commerce Clause
A California law that makes it illegal to knowingly transmit sexual material to a minor via the internet is unconstitutionally overbroad in violation of the First Amendment… Judge says law on sending material to minors violates Constitution; prosecutors will pursue trial against ex-teacher in state court…
Internet Seduction Felony Case Dismissed
The case of a San Ramon man arrested last summer by Piedmont Police after having sexual conversations on the internet with a supposed teenage girl is being challenged in the Contra Costa County Courts…
Internet Sex Case Dispute
A Contra Costa County Superior Court Judge on Monday declared unconstitutional a Penal Code section that makes it illegal to transmit sexual material over the internet if the person sending the information knows the recipient is a minor.
Judge Strikes Law Against Online Sex Info to Minors
As pedophiles turn to the Web, are sex crimes on the rise?
A Pedophile’s New Tool
A state law designed to net people who use the Internet to lure kids is being called unconstitutional by some attorneys.
Caught in the Web
…Criminal Defense Attorney John Forsyth feared that Maddock would believe “prison is good for everyone.” Instead, Forsyth said Maddock gave his client’s case a fair hearing and carefully considered defense briefs…
Judge Brings Sacramento Savvy to CoCo Bench
Knowledge Center
Legal Resources
Understanding Your Rights During a Police Stop
Know your constitutional rights when stopped by police. What you should and shouldn't say to protect yourself.
California's Three Strikes Law: Recent Changes
How Proposition 36 changed California's Three Strikes Law and what it means for those with prior convictions.
The Importance of Early Legal Intervention
Why contacting a criminal defense attorney immediately after an arrest can make a critical difference in your case.
Sex Crime Allegations: False Accusations and Defense
Understanding how false accusations occur and the defense strategies available to those wrongly accused.
DUI Defense: Challenging Breathalyzer Results
Common issues with breathalyzer tests and how they can be challenged in court.
Domestic Violence: Understanding the Charges
What constitutes domestic violence under California law and the potential consequences of conviction.
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