Southern California Defense Blog http://www.southerncaliforniadefenseblog.com/ Published by Wallin & Klarich en-us 2009-07-03T06:00:00-08:00 Law Students Help Free Three-Strike Offenders http://www.southerncaliforniadefenseblog.com/2009/07/law_students_help_free_threest_1.html A recent article in the Los Angeles Times discusses a clinic at Stanford Law School that focuses entirely on convicts who are serving extended sentences because of California’s Three Strikes Law. The students at this law clinic are devoting their... Three Strike Crime southerncaliforniadefenseblog-1 2009-07-03T06:00:00-08:00 Riverside Theft and Burglary Defense Attorneys http://www.southerncaliforniadefenseblog.com/2009/07/riverside_theft_and_burglary_d.html With an estimated population of 311,575 in 2008, Riverside, California is the largest city in the Inland Empire region of California, and the 12th largest city statewide. The United States Census Bureau reports that Riverside has a total area of... Burglary southerncaliforniadefenseblog-1 2009-07-02T06:00:00-08:00 19 Years to Life for “Wall of Sound” Producer: He Will Need an Experienced Criminal Defense and Appellate Attorney http://www.southerncaliforniadefenseblog.com/2009/07/19_years_to_life_for_wall_of_s.html The website thecalifornian.com reported in a story on May 29, 2009 that Phil Spector, 69, has been sentenced to 19 years to life for the murder of actress Lana Clarkson, 40, nearly six years after he shot her. Clarkson was... Violent Crimes southerncaliforniadefenseblog-1 2009-07-02T06:00:00-08:00 Chris Brown to Face Rihanna In Court: He’ll Be Sure to Have an Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney http://www.southerncaliforniadefenseblog.com/2009/07/chris_brown_to_face_rihanna_in.html The website seattlepi.com reported in an article on May 28, 2009 that prosecutors will be calling Rihanna, 21, as one of the witnesses at a preliminary hearing against R & B singer Chris Brown, 19, who faces assault charges. Rihanna’s... Assault & Battery southerncaliforniadefenseblog-1 2009-07-01T06:00:00-08:00 Anaheim Theft and Burglary Defense Attorneys http://www.southerncaliforniadefenseblog.com/2009/06/anaheim_theft_and_burglary_def.html Anaheim, California, with its 348,467 residents, is the tenth largest city in California (based on population). Located in Orange County, Anaheim is 50.5 square miles in size, and is a popular Southern California tourist destination. Anaheim is well known for... Theft southerncaliforniadefenseblog-1 2009-06-30T06:00:00-08:00 Sex Crime Conviction Reversed in Federal Court of Appeals http://www.southerncaliforniadefenseblog.com/2009/06/sex_crime_conviction_reversed.html Federal Court of Appeals Reverses Child Molest Conviction when Criminal Defense Attorney Precluded from Asking Alleged Victim about Prior Statements about Sexual Matters On June 16, 2009 the 9th Circuit Federal Court of Appeals issued a critical ruling that anyone... Criminal Appeals southerncaliforniadefenseblog-1 2009-06-30T06:00:00-08:00 Roommate Suspected of Killing Man http://www.southerncaliforniadefenseblog.com/2009/06/roommate_suspected_of_killing_1.html The website seattlepi.com reported on May 28, 2009 that police found a man stabbed to death in the 7400 block of Rainier Avenue South, and according to police they suspect that his roommate is the murderer. Police held a news... Violent Crimes southerncaliforniadefenseblog-1 2009-06-29T06:00:00-08:00 Appealing a Felony Conviction in California http://www.southerncaliforniadefenseblog.com/2009/06/appealing_a_felony_conviction.html Felony Conviction Reversed when Prosecutors Fail to Turn Over Evidence to Defense: Why You Need an Experienced Criminal Appeals Lawyer to Win Your Case The Federal Court of Appeals has reversed the conviction of a defendant who had been found... Criminal Appeals southerncaliforniadefenseblog-1 2009-06-28T06:00:00-08:00 Protect Yourself Against Unreasonable Searches and Seizures http://www.southerncaliforniadefenseblog.com/2009/06/protect_yourself_against_unrea.html Prosecution Has the Burden to Prove the Consent Given to Search Was Free, Voluntary and Unequivocal – What a Criminal Defense Attorney Can Do for You The People have the burden of proof upon them to demonstrate affirmatively by a... Law & Information southerncaliforniadefenseblog-1 2009-06-27T06:00:00-08:00 California Probation Issues: Modification and Termination http://www.southerncaliforniadefenseblog.com/2009/06/california_probation_issues_mo.html The Court Has Authority to Modify Probation at Any Time During the Probationary Term –Success Requires the Knowledge and Skill of an Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney Penal Code section 1203.3 provides in pertinent part as follows: (a) “The court shall... Probation southerncaliforniadefenseblog-1 2009-06-26T06:00:00-08:00