The Colorado Court of Appeals' recent ruling allows for felony charges per child for violating custody orders, aligning with California's…
When Access Exists on Paper but Not in Practice
The article discusses how modern court systems create invisible barriers to access and due process, particularly affecting parents and self-represented…
When Allegations Outlive the Case
The article examines the unresolved nature of allegations in Giselle Smiel’s case, highlighting the impact of criminal protective orders against…
LA District Attorney Records Show Investigators Authorized to Wear “POLICE” Uniforms — With No Training or Oversight on Public Confusion
Public records show Los Angeles County District Attorney investigators are authorized to wear uniforms labeled “POLICE,” even as the agency…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – December 14, 2025
The Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department (LASD) has acknowledged it lacks written policies for criminal affidavits and District Attorney Investigator authority.…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — December 14, 2025
On October 6, 2025, the Los Angeles Superior Court held a closed hearing for People v. Giselle Farias Smiel, excluding…
The Public Has a Right to Know Whether Government Agencies Followed the Law Before Taking Someone’s Freedom.
Los Angeles and San Diego officials are withholding public records related to the arrest and prosecution of Giselle Farias Smiel,…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – December 5, 2025
Investigative journalist Michael Phillips is questioning the Los Angeles Superior Court about a discrepancy in the public docket for People…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – November 26, 2025
Official San Diego CAD logs for the May 1 and September 4, 2025 incidents classify them as civil assists with…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – November 21, 2025
The San Diego Sheriff's Office's handling of a May 1, 2025 alleged child-abduction incident involving Giselle Smiel raises concerns. Despite…