You cannot appeal your criminal case if you pled guilty without a certificate of probable cause
You cannot appeal your criminal case if you pled guilty without a certificate of probable cause
Many people call our office asking if they can appeal their case. The people who call often tell us that their loved one, who is in jail, did not get proper representation. We are often told that the defendant's public defender did not provide adequate legal advice or did not do proper investigations. Defendants are often told that it is in their best interest to enter a guilty plea by…
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IF YOU EVEN THINK YOU ARE BEING INVESTIGATED FOR A CRIME…
You need to call the law firm of Wallin & Klarich. If a police office tried to call you, or perhaps left a business card at your door asking you to call, your best bet will be hiring an experienced criminal defense attorney. If the investigation is for a hit and run, or perhaps a child abuse case, or a domestic violence case, or any potentially criminal charge, you should…
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INTERNET SEX CRIMES
The state and federal authorities are stepping up investigations into child pornography on the internet. New criminal laws are being created to deal with the prosecution of people who log onto child pornography sites and those who exchange child pornography pictures. Wallin and Klarich has been representing many people being investigated for or actually charged with child pornography both on the state and federal level. Too many times, we see…
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Watch What You Say – You could be charged for a felony terrorist threat crime
You thought you were safe when you were joking with your coach and you said to him that if he had you do any more sit ups that you would "kill him". Your buddies on the team may have thought it was a joke. However, BE WARNED. If your coach takes it seriously your words can lead to you being arrested for a felony. In California it is a crime…
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DO YOU HAVE A WARRANT?
If you have a warrant for your arrest, you can feel like you are in a prison without bars. Every time you see a police officer, or a police car drives by, your heart pounds. It does not have to be this way. For the past 27 years, the law firm of Wallin & Klarich has been assisting people clear these warrants WITHOUT getting arrested. You don't have to go…
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What do I do if I was involved in a “Hit and Run”?
If you were in an accident which resulted in damage to property you have certain obligations and responsibilities in order to avoid being prosecuted for a crime. You MUST do one of the following: either 1) locate and notify the owner or person in charge of the property or owner of the other vehicle and show them your Drivers License and Vehicle Registration OR if you are unable to locate…
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Going Up Against the Prosecutor
The City Attorney, not the District Attorney, prosecutes all misdemeanor crimes in the city of San Diego. Thus, it is important that a San Diego criminal defense lawyer know how the City Attorney's office operates. The San Diego City Attorney's office has certain policies and rules regarding how they are supposed to handle certain types of crimes. These policies and practices are evaluated and changed every so often. In the…
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IS YOUR LAWYER DOING A GOOD JOB REPRESENTING YOU?
If you are being charged with a criminal offense in the state of California, you need to ask yourself a question. Is your criminal defense lawyer doing all he/she can do in representing you? This is a crucial question you need to ask, especially when the stakes are high. The law firm of Wallin & Klarich has been assisting clients for 27 years with criminal matters. Many times, clients hire…
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TOO MANY POINTS AND DMV-NEGLIGENT OPERATOR SUPSENSION
In California, a driver is allotted 4 points a year. If you go over the 4 points, you will get a notice of suspension from the DMV. DO NOT IGNORE THIS NOTICE. You will have 15 days to respond and set a hearing. At this DMV hearing Wallin & Klarich is able to bring out factors to help convince the DMV not to suspend your license. In most cases, Wallin…
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BUSTED FOR MARIJUANA?
The law firm of Wallin & Klarich has been defending those charged with possession of marijuana for over 27 years. Whether it be cultivating, transporting or selling marijuana, our law firm has been successful in defending against these charges. The new medical marijuana laws allow flexibility and some "wiggle room" in the way these cases get prosecuted. The staff attorneys at Wallin & Klarich are familiar with the laws of…
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