A District Attorney can choose to bring a case to trial, or not. The State must prove beyond a reasonable doubt their theory of the crime. If a DA is driven by power, glory, or ego, they may push a case to trial that was not as strong a case as they believed. Or, a vain prosecutor might choose to...
Welcome back attorney Ashley Bargenquast from her 60 day sabbatical. Our firm gives a 60-day paid sabbatical after seven years of service. This is a reward that provides rest and a recharge for our hard working lawyers. We want our staff happy, refreshed, and to have work/life balance so they can...
The annual Disco Night tradition in Martinez on the 21st night of September boogied up $3,333 for Alhambra High School Sports from Tully & Weiss. This fundraiser is so unique and fun, we call it a FUNraiser. People in Martinez didn't need to donate any of their own money, though it is appreciat...
In my home jurisdiction of Contra Costa County, cops from the cities of Antioch and Pittsburg California were rounded up by the FBI! The Feds have been working on the case for just a year, but this is a disaster that anyone could have seen coming for decades. I can speak to this because I've been...
Now that Donald Trump has been arraigned in Manhattan on felony charges of falsifying business records, what are possible chess moves he has in store? I am an experienced criminal defense attorney. Here is how I see Trump's case play out. 1) The longer, the better There is an old legal ad...
As Americans, we come together every year on Presidents Day to celebrate the legacies of our nation's past leaders and their contributions to the United States of America. While the holiday has become synonymous with sales and discounts, Presidents Day has deeper meaning. In this blog, we'll tak...
A possible legal defense to keep Sam Bankman-Fried out of prison may be unfolding before our eyes. My name is Joseph Tully, defense attorney and criminal law specialist. SBF and Twinkie Defense 2.0? The story of the collapse of crypto-currency platform FTX and the arrest of its CEO Sam Bankman-Fr...
Be a Superhero! Take the Disco Challenge to help earn $3,000 for AHS Student Leadership on September 21st. And be sure to celebrate our Community of Superheroes Homecoming in October. Your disco dancing social media post can earn $100 for AHS to help the students put on a SUPER homecoming cele...
Get moving Martinez! Summer is here, the weather is great, and we can all enjoy our town together. This Summer, Tully & Weiss Charities has teamed with Downtown Martinez & Co. to stimulate the community with health and fitness, while giving a boost to local fitness businesses impacted by COVID-19...
Arson and Fireworks Accidental, careless, reckless, malicious? If you mis-use fireworks you can and will be held accountable for charring a lawn, or an inferno in the forest. There is even a California Arson Offender Registry! Notice Arson is in the CA penal code as 451. This article explores the...
On January 31, 2022 criminal defense attorney appeared as a guest on ABC's Good Morning America to provide legal analysis of the latest twist in the suit against Erika Jayne Girardi. The lawsuit alleged Tom Girardi, 82, and Erika Girardi, 50, allegedly embezzled settlement funds meant to help the...
Criminal defense attorney was a guest on CourtTV on January 26th providing expert legal insights on a big case of the day. A Milwaukee County jury took about 2 ½ hours Wednesday to find Theodore Edgecomb guilty of first-degree reckless homicide for killing immigration lawyer Jason Cleereman in a ...
Watch the news interview HERE REDDING, Calif. — He's an attorney with offices up and down the state, and an author, and he calls Redding home: Joseph Tully has tried some high-profile cases in Shasta County. Joseph Tully has taken on cases like the Carlos Zapata misdemeanor trial. With Tully & We...
The past year had many major criminal trials that captivated the Nation's attention. Our criminal defense firm was busy with our caseload, and the call for media analysis of cases in the news was more frequent than ever. Joseph Tully appeared as a guest on CourtTV, NBC, iHeart Radio, and even ne...
VERDICT WATCH: Joseph Tully was a guest on COURT TV for two hours Wednesday December 22nd. They discussed the Kim Potter Trial in Minnesota regarding the shooting death of Daunte Wright. Jury found Potter guilty of both counts, first and second degree manslaughter. Kim Potter, ex-Minnesota off...
It was a short week in the office with courts closed on Friday for Christmas, but criminal defense attorney Joseph M. Tully is working extra-hard to serve clients, and also appear on news programs to discuss major stories. There are big criminal law stories wrapping up this month. First up for t...
At Tully & Weiss, we strive to heroically defend Justice. Attorney Ashley Bargenquast is a true warrior in the courtroom, and outside as well. Here she is competing in the Stadion Spartan race at Oracle Stadium on Saturday December 4th. She completed the challenge in 1 hour 2 min. 38 secs. The...
Red, White, and Blueprint is a movement and accompanying docuseries co-founded by Carlos Zapata of Shasta County. The group works on restoring our rightful freedoms, they believe their work can serve as a blueprint for other communities to do the same – those who hold dear the forefather's vision...
Self-defense is your right, and your moral obligation as a rational human. Even in my home state of California, you have the right to defend yourself and to stand your ground. Despite the Bluest-of-Blue-State citizens, I have won major self defense cases in the SF Bay Area. This month self-defen...
Please join me in welcoming Alhambra High School student Kyla Menconi as summer intern at Tully & Weiss. She has the fire and drive needed to be a great criminal defense attorney, fueled by a strong sense of Justice. Her blog post below rails against judicial misconduct, and how it almost alwa...
In 1776, our forefathers fought for independence, liberty, and to establish a new form of government free of tyrannical rule. We celebrate their victory and our independence every Fourth of July as, “Independence Day.” Key to the victory of the colonists over the British Empire was their access t...
Finally, California is back open – until next time! Over the past year, COVID-19 wreaked havoc on families, businesses, and the country. A number of drastic measures were imposed by all levels of government during the crisis. Our firm represented a number of clients and their businesses as they ...
In the United States, we are protected against unreasonable search and seizure by the Fourth Amendment. Police cannot detain, frisk, or interrogate a person without reasonable suspicion of a crime. Americans are free to walk down the street without being hassled or stopped and questioned by polic...
In the criminal justice system… Dun-DUN! After years of hard work, expert certification by the California Bar, and many successes at trial, I am ready for prime time. Calls have been coming in for me to provide expert legal analysis for cases in the headlines for news outlets and talk shows. Ov...
Associate Attorney Ashley Bargenquast won her first jury trial in Shasta County. At Tully & Weiss Attorneys at Law, when an attorney wins their first jury trial, they “earn their gun.” We want to reward a great job, as well as encourage our attorneys to practice and celebrate the rights they defe...