Appearing in Court? Everything You Need To Know Appearing in court can seem like a burdensome and intimidating process, but knowing what to expect and do can help you tremendously. If you find yourself needing to appear in court in Irvine, California, it is important that you are informed about what to expect and how …
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In 2015, petitioner Adnan Judeh Nijmeddin was convicted of murder, attempted voluntary manslaughter, assault with a deadly weapon, and possession of narcotics. He was subsequently sentenced to an indeterminate life term. In February 2023, the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation recommended that the trial court recall Nijmeddin’s sentence under the new compassionate release provisions. Assembly …
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AB 1306, also known as the HOME Act, seeks to protect immigrants by preventing California prisons from handing them over to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) upon their release. Continue reading to learn how the HOME Act would change existing laws regarding immigrants in the criminal justice system. Existing Law’s Effects on Immigrants Under …
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Although juries are meant to be impartial, individuals often carry hidden biases or prejudices. This can make it difficult for some defendants to get a fair trial. If you feel like your conviction was a result of juror bias, contact our attorneys at Wallin & Klarich today to see how we can help with your …
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Appearing in Court? Everything You Need To Know Appearing in court can seem like a burdensome and intimidating process, but knowing what to expect and do can help you tremendously. If you find yourself needing to appear in court in Irvine, California, it is important that you are informed about what to expect and how …
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In 2015, petitioner Adnan Judeh Nijmeddin was convicted of murder, attempted voluntary manslaughter, assault with a deadly weapon, and possession of narcotics. He was subsequently sentenced to an indeterminate life term. In February 2023, the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation recommended that the trial court recall Nijmeddin’s sentence under the new compassionate release provisions. Assembly …
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By: Wallin & Klarich
AB 1306, also known as the HOME Act, seeks to protect immigrants by preventing California prisons from handing them over to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) upon their release. Continue reading to learn how the HOME Act would change existing laws regarding immigrants in the criminal justice system. Existing Law’s Effects on Immigrants Under …
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Although juries are meant to be impartial, individuals often carry hidden biases or prejudices. This can make it difficult for some defendants to get a fair trial. If you feel like your conviction was a result of juror bias, contact our attorneys at Wallin & Klarich today to see how we can help with your …
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California’s Current Law on Employee Background Checks Existing California law regulates the use of criminal history information in hiring and personnel decisions. While such laws are meant to protect job applicants from discrimination based on their criminal history, applicants with convictions may still suffer prejudice in hiring. All employers reserve the right to run a …
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In order to protect elderly persons and dependent adults, the Elder Abuse and Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act was expanded at the beginning of this year. Specifically, the Act was broadened to reduce abuse in the form of isolation, which was made worse by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Act allows petitioners to obtain an order …
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Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón took office in December of 2020. Since then, he has faced two recall bids, both of which have been unsuccessful at removing him from office. Recently, he defended his policies against critics who deem him to be too soft on crime and stated that he would continue working to …
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Due to concerns over police brutality and misconduct in recent years, many civilians have taken to recording interactions with law enforcement. Although recording an officer can be illegal under certain circumstances, this can be helpful information in any subsequent investigation into the officer’s conduct. For example, if you believe that you have been wrongly stopped …
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What Are Drug Diversion Programs? In criminal law, a diversion is an alternative to criminal prosecution and incarceration, allowing first-time, low-level offenders a chance to participate in a rehabilitation program and subsequently have their charges dismissed. Drug diversion, specifically, offers non-violent drug offenders to get addiction treatment and education instead of jail time. California Penal …
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With the recent rise in gun violence, Governor Gavin Newsom has signed into law two bills allowing individuals and state and local governments to sue gun manufacturers and sellers for negligence. The following article explains the two bills, Assembly Bill 1594 and Senate Bill 1327, in detail. Assembly Bill 1594 While existing law generally regulates …
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Wallin & Klarich was established in 1981. Over the past 32 years, our law firm has helped tens of thousands of families in their time of legal need. Regardless of whether our clients faced criminal or DUI charges, the loss of their driving privilege, or wanted to clean up their criminal record, we have been there to help them.
