Lancaster Divorce & Family Law Attorneys
Lancaster Divorce & Family Law Attorneys
Lancaster is located in Southern California's Antelope Valley and is the ninth fastest growing city in the United States. With an estimated 145,243 residents living in the city in 2008, Lancaster is the eighth largest city in Los Angeles County. The city draws national and local companies in from lots of different businesses and industries. Many inhabitants are drawn to Lancaster to pursue the American Dream of running a business…
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Los Angeles Murder Conviction Overturned
Judge Throws Out A Nearly 30-year-Old Murder Conviction After Finding Prosecutorial Misconduct. A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge tossed out a nearly 30-year-old murder conviction. Judge David S. Wesley found that the prosecutors had violated the defendant's rights and withheld evidence from defense attorneys. In his ruling, Judge Wesley said that attorneys for Adam Miranda should have been told that witness Joe Saucedo had confessed to the killing. Adam…
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California Deputy DA Suspended for Professional Misconduct
Some DA's may go as far as to violate the law to put you in jail When facing serious criminal charges it's extremely important to have a criminal defense attorney present in order to properly defend you. The consequences of being convicted of these crimes can be severe and for that reason you need an attorney that knows the law and has vast experience in criminal defense in order to…
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License Suspension in California Can Result from Various Traffic Violations
Your license can still be suspended even if you are not convicted of a DUI in California Although it is well-known that if you are convicted of DUI, your driver's license will most likely be suspended. What is not as commonly known is that there are many cases in which if you are convicted of a violation other than DUI you can still get your driver's license suspended. Violations of…
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California Appellate Attorney Proves Self Defense in Homicide Appeals Case
Accidentally firing a weapon is a defense to murder - why hiring an experienced criminal defense firm can save you from prison A recent California appeals case, People v. Villanueva, held that the trial court was mistaken when the trial court failed to instruct the jury that they could find the defendant not guilty based on self-defense. 2008 D.A.R. 18235 (2nd Dist. 2008) Dec. 12 2008 (B202418). Defendant testified that…
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California Divorce And Child Custody: Should I File Myself?
Have you ever tried to file for divorce or custody of your children on your own, and found the process extremely frustrating? If so, you are not alone! First of all, there are several forms to fill out. Thus, just figuring out what forms you need can give you a headache. Then, if you are able to fill out what forms you need, you still need to complete them out…
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Irvine Divorce & Family Law Attorneys
Irvine is a city in Orange County, California that had a recorded population of 209,806 people in 2008. Irvine was chosen by as the fourth best place to live in the United States due to its many prominent schools, jobs, and housing. The 2000 census reported that out of 51,199 households, thirty-six had children under the age of 18 living with them and fifty-four were married couples living together. Given…
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California hit and run statute does not require defendant’s actual knowledge that the collision involved another person
Most recently the appellate court's came down the with ruling above. In People v. Harbert, 170 Cal. App. 4th 42, the defendant was convicted of leaving the scene of an accident where there was an injury under Vehicle Code Section 20001. The defendant argued that the code section requires proof that the defendant had actual knowledge of having been involved in a hit and run accident that resulted in an…
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California Drug Diversion Programs: Penal Code 1000 or Proposition 36?
If I am eligible for both Penal Code 1000 and Proposition 36 drug diversion, which is preferred? Penal Code 1000 is more time-consuming and intensive than the treatment mandated by Proposition 36. Treatment under Penal Code 1000 can last up to three years, with a minimum of eighteen months. On the other hand, the maximum treatment period under Proposition 36 is twelve months, with the possibility of aftercare for six…
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Hollywood Divorce & Family Law Attorneys
Hollywood is a well-known district in Los Angeles, California located just west-northwest of Downtown LA. Hollywood is most known for being the historical center of movie studios and movie stars. According to the 2000 census, 210,777 people lived in Hollywood with a population density of 8,443 people per square mile. Given the proximity of Hollywood's inhabitants and the many families within the community, it is crucial that any matters involving…
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