Esparanza Arsonist Sentenced to Death
Esparanza Arsonist Sentenced to Death
Commentary On the Conviction by a Wallin & Klarich Homicide Criminal Defense Attorney Raymond Lee Oyler was sentenced to death on June 6, 2009, according to a published report on the LA Times website. Oyler was convicted of setting the Esparanza blaze in 2006, which claimed the lives of 5 firefighters. Oyler was convicted March 6, 2009 of five counts of first-degree murder in California, 20 counts of arson, and…
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Los Angeles DUI and Criminal Defense Attorney
As the largest city in the state of California and the second largest in the United States, Los Angeles is home to almost 3.8 million residents. Los Angeles is a hub of tourism and commerce within its 498.3 square miles and visitors from across the world who choose to become "Angelinos" contribute to its diversity every day. With such a vast amount of drivers commuting throughout the major city of…
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Man Arrested Trying to Smuggle Marijuana Ashore on Surfboard
He Will Need an Experienced California Criminal Defense Attorney A Mexican national was arrested about 200 yards off of Imperial Beach by U.S. Border patrol officials, according to an article by Tony Perry on the June 9th, 2009 Los Angeles Times website. The man was allegedly trying to smuggle marijuana into the United States via his surfboard, which he was seen on paddling off the shores of Imperial Beach. When…
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Judge Dismisses Racketeering Convictions
Wallin & Klarich Criminal Defense Attorneys Compliment the Successful Use of a Government Misconduct Motion A recent article in the Los Angeles Times describes the story of George Torres, a 52 year old supermarket mogul, who was recently convicted in a massive racketeering case and was awaiting sentencing in federal prison. That sentence had the potential to be a life sentence, but thanks to the discovery of new evidence, and…
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California Domestic Violence: What You Need to Know Part 2
Why You Need a Skilled Criminal Defense Attorney In a previous article, California Penal Code § 243(e)(1), or "simple domestic battery," was discussed as one of the ways in which a person can be prosecuted for domestic violence in California. There are three ways someone can be prosecuted for domestic violence under California's domestic violence laws and this article explains the remaining factors. California Penal Code § 273.5, or "willful…
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California Domestic Violence: What You Need to Know Part I
Why You Need an Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney There are three ways someone can be prosecuted for domestic violence under California's domestic violence laws. First, there is Penal Code § 243(e)(1), which is simple domestic battery. Second, there is Penal Code § 273.5, which is defined as willful infliction of corporal injury. Finally, there is Penal Code § 243(d), which is aggravated battery. In addition, if the type of violence…
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San Bernardino Theft and Burglary Defense Attorneys
San Bernardino, CA has an estimated population of 205,010 as of 2006, making it the 18th largest city in California (based on population). San Bernardino is part of the "Inland Empire" and measures 78.5 square miles in size. The city is roughly 60 miles east of Los Angeles, and is located at the foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains. There are 56,330 household in the city of San Bernardino. Consequently,…
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Capital Punishment: You Cannot Proceed Without a Highly Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney
A Corona man could face the death penalty after being charged Tuesday with two counts of murder and one count of attempted murder in the stabbing of his two young children and his wife. Prosecutors can file a special circumstances allegation of committing multiple murders, which makes someone eligible for the death penalty if the District Attorney chooses to seek capital punishment and you are convicted. If you or a…
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Attempted Lewd Act Conviction Did Not Require Police to Wait Until Defendant Actually Enter a Hotel Room With a Minor
Jeffrey MacKanin, a California Department of Justice special agent supervisor who oversaw a Federal and State task force investigating child exploitation crimes, posed on line as a 13-year-old runaway girl named "Hope. " On December 7, 2004 Arthur Crabtree, an attorney who sometimes acted as a "Pro Tem Judge" and was once a city of Glendale Police Officer, contacted "Hope" online. A series of contacts ensued between Crabtree and "Hope"…
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Huntington Beach Theft and Burglary Defense Attorneys
Huntington Beach, California is a coastal city located in Orange County. With a total area of 31.6 square miles, Huntington Beach, or "Surf City" as it's popularly referred to as, houses a population just shy of 190,000 (as of the 2000 United States census). Known for its beautiful beaches and preserved wetlands, Huntington Beach plays host to countless beach-goers and tourists each year. In addition, numerous surfing outfits hold their…
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