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I was going to call this post, "They're Still Free to Post Cat Pictures on Facebook," but I realized as I was thinking about writing it, that I was bothered by more than just one thing. And that's usually what drives my writing: I'm … [Read More...]

I've said it before, but for potential newcomers, I'll say it again: You don't have to read this blog very long to know that I hate shackles. I hate shackles on adults, but I particularly hate shackles on minors. It's safe to say that I … [Read More...]

In days of yore, Shakespeare asked, "What diff does it make what you call them?" Well, actually what he said was: ’Tis but thy name that is my enemy; Thou art thyself though, not a Montague. What’s Montague? it is nor hand, nor foot, Nor … [Read More...]

Modern technology is, in many ways, a great thing. In the old days, when you needed an attorney, unless you knew someone who knew an attorney -- and not just any attorney, but one who practiced the kind of law you needed -- there weren't many ways for you to learn about the attorney you might hire before you hired him. While many attorneys advertised in the yellow pages, there wasn't a lot of information in a yellow pages ad from which … [Learn More...]

It's easy for a lawyer to tell you how wonderful he is. As one of my friends is fond of saying, "On the Internet, no one knows if you are a dog." In reality, the same holds true when you visit an attorney in his or her office. The client reviews on this page are excerpts from my profile over on Avvo. This provides an opportunity for potential clients to see what former clients have had to say about me, and how I handled their cases. If you … [Learn More...]

When you have a brain tumor, you don't go to a kidney specialist. When you've been accused of a crime, why would you go to a lawyer who does family law, immigration law and -- oh, yeah -- criminal defense. I practice only criminal defense, in both State Adult, State Juvenile, and Federal Courts. I handle violent crimes, gang crimes, weapons charges, drug crimes (including medical marijuana), sex crimes, and more.: Shortcuts on this … [Learn more...]
The Law Office of Rick Horowitz provides criminal defense services
in Fresno, Tulare, Kings, Kern, Madera and Merced Counties.