Compliance with Time Limits is Crucial to Securing Your Rights
Compliance with Time Limits is Crucial to Securing Your Rights
If your sentence for committing a federal crime contains some type of error, you must challenge the sentence within the time limits set by law, or you risk waiving your rights to contest the sentence altogether. In U.S. v. Aguirre-Ganceda (2010) 2010 DJDAR 890, the defendant filed a petition for a writ of certiorari asking the United States Supreme Court to review his conviction for error. The United States Supreme…
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How an Experienced Southern California Criminal Defense Team Can Help You if You Are Charged With a Crime: Part 3
In our previous posts, we discussed how important it is to have not just one criminal defense lawyer representing you, but an entire criminal defense team dedicated to your case, including attorneys and private investigators. You will also want to have expert witnesses as part of your criminal defense team. If you are charged with a DUI, you may need a forensic toxicologist to give your lawyers advice and their…
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Van Nuys DMV Hearings and DUI Defense Lawyers
Van Nuys is located at the center of the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles County. With a population well over 136,443 people, Van Nuys attracts more and more residents every year. Van Nuys Boulevard, the main street in the city, is widely known for its strip of car dealerships. Van Nuys is also notorious for being the site of filming for Beverly Hills 90210. In being so close to…
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How an Experienced Southern California Criminal Defense Team Can Help You if You Are Charged With a Crime: Part 2
In our previous post, we discussed how important it is to have not just one criminal defense lawyer representing you, but an entire criminal defense team dedicated to your case. In addition to attorneys, you will also want to have private investigators on your criminal defense team. Private investigators can help uncover evidence that your lawyers, the prosecutors, or even you may not have already known about. Most private investigators…
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How an Experienced Southern California Criminal Defense Team Can Help You if You Are Charged With a Crime: Part 1
Many people accused of a crime find their criminal defense attorney by searching the internet. Through their research, they find that there are numerous criminal defense lawyers out there, all claiming to have the most knowledge and experience – all declaring themselves to be the defense lawyer you should hire, touting their individual successes. However, you have the opportunity to retain a highly skilled criminal defense law firm and that…
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What You Need to Know about Arson and How it Can Affect You – California Penal Code Section 451
In California, arson is considered a particularly heinous crime, especially during the summer when wildfires grab national headlines every year. Arson is a complicated matter with varying levels of severity in punishments for each case. There are many factors to consider, including the circumstances of the accused and the type of damage caused. It is important to be thorough and know the procedures regarding arson cases. In California, arson is…
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Torrance DMV Hearings and DUI Defense Lawyers
The city of Torrance is situated within the bustling region of Los Angeles County and has approximately 140,820 residents. Based on the 2009 California Population Estimate of 149,111, Torrance is expected to become the eighth largest city in LA County as well as the 35th largest in the state of California. Torrance attracts a number of inhabitants and visitors due to its closeness to beaches, nice weather, safe communities, and…
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What You Need to Know if You Are Accused of Burglary and How it Can Affect You – Penal Code Section 459
In California, burglary is a very serious crime with serious consequences. There are generally two types of burglary, commercial and residential, often called first and second degree burglary. Burglaries committed in someone's home are residential burglaries which are always felonies. All other burglaries are commercial burglaries and can be charged as either a felony or a misdemeanor. What is Burglary in California? California defines burglary as entering a structure with…
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Michael Jackson’s Doctor Pleads Not Guilty to Involuntary Manslaughter Charges
On February 8, 2010 Michael Jackson's Doctor has plead not guilty to involuntary manslaughter. Dr. Conrad Murray, a Houston cardiologist who was with Michael Jackson when he died on June 25, 2009, was accused today of being criminally responsible for his death. Dr. Murray has been accused of giving Michael Jackson a lethal dose of propofol, an anesthetic that is used for sedation. It is believed by some that Michael…
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I am Accused of Criminal Battery – What Should I Do Next? – California Penal Code Section 242
Anyone who has been charged with battery, under California Penal Code section 242, should be prepared to retain an experienced criminal defense law firm to represent him or her in court. An experienced criminal defense attorney will know how to examine all the circumstances surrounding a criminal battery case to secure the most favorable disposition of this criminal matter for the client. Battery is commonly defined as willful use of…
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