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Generally speaking, the principles of criminal defense are the same at the Federal level as they are at the state level. However, procedures and rules are quite different. It’s important to have an experienced attorney who has been admitted to practice in your federal district. Of all criminal charges, the most intimidating can be federal Read More …
A California criminal conviction can weigh heavily on those individuals who are not yet United States citizens. Certain kinds of criminal convictions can lead to deportation- regardless of how long that person has resided in the United States. There are also “inadmissible crimes” that will restrict an immigrant from re-entering the country after leaving, becoming Read More …
If you have been injured due to another person’s negligence (or in the result of an accident), as a victim, you may be entitled to compensation for injuries and losses. Common types include (but are not limited to): medical malpractice, workplace accidents, motor vehicle and/or traffic accidents and so forth. If you believe you have Read More …
Disturbing the Peace (PC 415): Several ways a person can violate California’s “disturbing the peace” law is by: Unlawfully fighting, or challenging another in a fight, in a public place, willfully and maliciously disturbing the peace by loud and unreasonable noise, and/or using offensive words in public so as to provoke violence. Penalties (PC 415): Read More …
Identity Theft (PC 530.5): Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in California. Identity theft is essentially the taking of another person’s identify for use in an unlawful or fraudulent manner. Several unlawful examples of identity theft include (but are not limited to): to secure a personal financial benefit by using another person’s Read More …
Forgery (PC 470): You can get arrested for forgery if you knowingly intended to commit any of the following: sign another person’s name on a document, fake someone’s handwriting, change or falsify a legal document (a will or deed), or fake a document pertaining to money, property, or finances. However, you are not guilty of Read More …
Fraud (PC 484): A person who commits an act that results in unfair or undeserved benefit for yourself and/or causes loss or harm to another person, then you have violated California’s criminal fraud laws. Generally, there are two main motives for violating the statute: financial gain and/or to escape criminal culpability. Penalties (PC 484): Many Read More …
Arson (PC 451/452): California’s arson laws make it a crime to willfully or recklessly set fire to any building, forest land, or property. Acting in a reckless manner is often called “reckless burning” or “reckless arson.” It is also a crime to set fire to your own property on fire if your property is a Read More …
Child Abuse/Endangerment (PC 273 (d)/PC 273 (a)): Penal Code 273(d) is known as “Corporal Injury on a Child,” or more commonly known as “Child Abuse.” There is also PC 273 (a), known as Child Endangerment, which differs from Child Abuse (where there must be physical harm done to the child). To be convicted under PC Read More …
False Imprisonment (PC 236): In order to be guilty of False Imprisonment in the state of California, the prosecutor must show that two factors were present, the defendant intentionally restrained another person or confined another person by violence and/or threats of violence, and, the defendant made the other person stay in a confined place or Read More …
Juvenile Crimes Juvenile crimes are any crimes committed by a person under the age of 18 being handled in the Juvenile Court system. The Juvenile Court system seeks to rehabilitate young offenders rather than punish them so it offers a wide range of jail alternatives, including: Treatment programs School-based programs Social service programs Juvenile detention Read More …
Probation & Parole Violations If you violate the terms and conditions of your California misdemeanor or felony probation, you will have to attend a California probation violation hearing. Depending on the circumstances of your case, the judge may go several different routes: he/she may reinstate your probation with existing terms and conditions, he/she may change Read More …
The judge has the sole discretion in modifying the terms of probation. A modification request can be initiated by the judge, the defendant, or by the prosecutor. Depending on the circumstances of each case, a modification may or may not be helpful to the probationer. In order to be considered for early termination of probation, Read More …
Expungements Once you have completed summary probation, you can apply to have your initial charges “dismissed in the interest of justice.” Having a conviction(s) expunged can be very beneficial for those involved, especially since an expunged conviction would not be reported on Criminal Records Background Checks in California. If you successfully complete the terms of Read More …
Filing for bankruptcy can be a stressful task, one of which you should not have to do alone. Our experienced team of attorneys will thoroughly guide you through the daunting process of going through a bankruptcy. Bankruptcy laws are complicated and changing regularly due to new legislation laws. Seeking the right representation is crucial for Read More …