by Aleida K. Wahn | Sep 10, 2018 | Crime & Beyond Blog
Should pretrial diversion be granted to individuals who have committed a crime because of a mental disorder, thus enabling them to receive treatment rather than prosecution? California has answered this question with a definitive “Yes.” On July 27, 2018, Governor...
by Aleida K. Wahn | Aug 31, 2018 | Crime & Beyond Blog
What do you do when stress hits? Don’t despair! Find out how you can find peace among the chaos. In my story, “Stress Be Banished” in San Diego Lawyer, I interviewed hardworking attorneys who reveal their go-to formulas for de-stressing during taxing...
by Aleida K. Wahn | May 22, 2018 | Crime & Beyond Blog
“I implore you to find my client not guilty!” thundered criminal defense attorney Peter Liss as he concluded his fiery closing argument to a jury in a quiet Vista courtroom. The jury did just that in record time. Peter Liss is always impassioned in his representation...
by Aleida K. Wahn | Mar 1, 2018 | Crime & Beyond Blog
As an attorney and true crime writer, I have been in countless courtrooms. I have certainly witnessed devastating heartbreak, but there are cases that stand out for their absurdity, crazy details, colorful characters, and facts too shocking to even believe. This...
by Aleida K. Wahn | Jan 15, 2018 | Crime & Beyond Blog, Other Published Stories
Marjorie Saylor triumphed over horrible childhood abuse and adult trafficking. She has now dedicated her life to ending exploitation and trafficking, and helping abuse survivors find true healing. She is definitely a light to our world. You may read my story about...
by Aleida K. Wahn | Aug 17, 2017 | Crime & Beyond Blog, Other Published Stories
I recently attended the emotional graduation ceremony at Kitchens For Good, a place where individuals once convicted and hopeless are given a second chance. This non-profit organization has an ambitious multi-tiered mission of breaking the cycle of food waste,...
