http://www.southerncaliforniadefenseblog.com/ Published by Wallin & Klarich en-us 2010-02-08T06:00:00-08:00 http://www.southerncaliforniadefenseblog.com/2010/02/california_court_appeal_clarifies_force_requirement_false_imprisonment_pc_section_236_237.html In the recent case of People v. Santos Dominguez (2010) 2010 WL 60237 (hereafter Dominguez), the California Court of Appeal held that the amount of force required for false imprisonment of an unresisting infant or child is the amount of... Criminal Appeals southerncaliforniadefenseblog-1 2010-02-08T06:00:00-08:00 http://www.southerncaliforniadefenseblog.com/2010/02/lesser_included_offenses_how_experienced_criminal_defense_attorney_save_you_felony_conviction.html Most felonies could be charged as lesser offenses. In other words, the lesser offenses are a part of the felony because they include the same elements. Typically, the jury must be instructed on the lesser included offense. For example, the... Felony Offenses southerncaliforniadefenseblog-1 2010-02-07T06:00:00-08:00 http://www.southerncaliforniadefenseblog.com/2010/02/experienced_san_diego_criminal_defense_attorney_can_help_if_you_are_charged_vandalism_penal_code_section_594.html It was recently reported that three individuals were arrested in connection to a vandalism case in El Cajon, California. Oswaldo Sanchez (19 years old), Aaron Menjuga (18 years old), and a minor (male, 16-years old) were all taken into custody... Vandalism southerncaliforniadefenseblog-1 2010-02-06T06:00:00-08:00 http://www.southerncaliforniadefenseblog.com/2010/02/i_am_accused_of_criminal_assault_what_should_i_do_california_penal_code_240.html California Penal Code Section 240 defines an assault as an unlawful attempt, coupled with a present ability, to commit a violent injury on the person of another. In other words, it is some type of action that attempts to physically... Assault & Battery southerncaliforniadefenseblog-1 2010-02-05T14:06:19-08:00 http://www.southerncaliforniadefenseblog.com/2010/02/a_person_can_be_convicted_of_burglary_of_the_apartment_which_he_leases_california_penal_code_section_459.html Recently, a California appellate court has concluded that even if you have a signed lease to enter your apartment, that may not constitute a complete defense to burglary when there is sufficient evidence to conclude that the defendant did not... Burglary southerncaliforniadefenseblog-1 2010-02-05T06:00:00-08:00 http://www.southerncaliforniadefenseblog.com/2010/02/possession_of_medical_marijuan.html Why Having an Experienced Drug Offense Attorney Can Mean the Difference Between Jail and Freedom A recent California Court of Appeals decision, People v. Archer, held that, in medical marijuana possession cases, the jury must be informed that the patient... Marijuana Offenses southerncaliforniadefenseblog-1 2010-02-04T06:00:00-08:00 http://www.southerncaliforniadefenseblog.com/2010/02/palmdale_dmv_hearing_dui_defense_attorneys.html Palmdale is a fast-growing city situated in Los Angeles County’s northeast region. With an approximate population of 151,346, Palmdale attracts new inhabitants throughout the year partially due to its proximity to the beautiful San Gabriel Mountain range. Palmdale is California’s... DMV Hearings southerncaliforniadefenseblog-1 2010-02-04T06:00:00-08:00 http://www.southerncaliforniadefenseblog.com/2010/02/the_california_supreme_court_a_1.html As discussed yesterday, the California Supreme Court unanimously affirmed the verdict of death after the jury in the Sacramento County convicted the defendant of the first degree murder of a deputy sheriff and of the attempted wilful, deliberate, and premeditated... Criminal Defense southerncaliforniadefenseblog-1 2010-02-03T06:00:00-08:00 http://www.southerncaliforniadefenseblog.com/2010/02/lancaster_dmv_hearings_dui_defense_lawyers.html As the ninth fastest expanding city in the United States, Lancaster is situated in Southern California’s Antelope Valley. Lancaster has an approximate population of 145,243 and is the eighth biggest city within Los Angeles County. In bringing in several national... DMV Hearings southerncaliforniadefenseblog-1 2010-02-02T10:16:44-08:00 http://www.southerncaliforniadefenseblog.com/2010/02/the_california_supreme_court_a.html In one of its last decisions of 2009, the California Supreme Court on automatic appeal has unanimously affirmed the verdict of death after the jury in the Sacramento County convicted the defendant of the first degree murder of a deputy... Criminal Defense southerncaliforniadefenseblog-1 2010-02-02T06:00:00-08:00