Can I really go to jail for forgetting to finish my class, community service, or making payments on time?
Can I really go to jail for forgetting to finish my class, community service, or making payments on time?
Yes, when the judge sentences you to probation, even if it is informal probation, they have the right to impose part of or the maximum amount of jail time allowed for your sentence, if you fail to meet ANY of the terms of your probation. This means that the judge can impose the maximum jail term for something as small as being a few days late on your payments or…
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Mass Exit Out of Federal Prison
Do you know of a loved one, a neighbor or a friend, currently doing time or recently sentenced to do time in a federal penitentiary (prison)? If so, then we have some great news for you and them! As many as 19,500 inmates currently doing time in federal prisons around the country could be released early! These inmates could have their time reduced by a minimum of two years. Moreover,…
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Tracking for Sex Offenders
Under Jessica's Law, otherwise known as Proposition 83, sex offenders in California are to be tracked for life by satellite. The law was passed a year ago and requires sex offenders to be fastened with Global Positioning System devices (GPS). The GPS devices enable officials to track these sex offenders every move, even after they have completed parole. However, recent reports by top law enforcement officials indicate that for a…
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Should I Plead Guilty to a DUI?
As criminal defense lawyers, people sometimes ask us, "Why shouldn't I just plead guilty to my DUI charge? After all, I was drinking that night. I did blow a .08 when I was arrested. Shouldn't I just forget about hiring a DUI lawyer and just plead guilty at the first court date?" Our answer is, "We would recommend you hire a lawyer, and we would recommend that you plead 'Not…
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SHOULD I APPEAL?
If you or a loved one has been convicted of a criminal offense, you should consider appealing the case. The law on criminal appeals in California is specific and deadlines are important to understand. On felony cases, the Notice of Appeal needs to be filed within 60 calendar days of sentence. On misdemeanors, the time to file the Notice of Appeal is 30 days from the day of sentencing. Failure…
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BEWARE IF YOU DON’T WANT TO BE DEPORTED -IMMIGRATION OFFICERS ARE ARRESTING ILLEGAL ALIENS IN MASS SWEEPS
The Bush administration in an apparent "show of strength" to appease the conservative Republican voters are implementing massive arrives of "suspected" illegal aliens. When the "suspected" illegal aliens are arrested they are held without bail for long periods of time. In recent weeks over 530 people were arrested during raids on people's homes. Over 800 additional arrests were made while persons were being held in local county jails for various…
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Obtaining a Temporary Restraining Order
Some people try to obtain a temporary restraining order on their own without the assistance of a criminal attorney and as a result their request is denied. A request can be denied simply by how the information and details are presented in the forms. You may have enough of a reason to be granted a restraining order, but it has to be tailored in the right fashion in order to…
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PROBATION VIOLATIONS
Wallin & Klarich has been helping people who have been accused of violating their probation for over 30 years. Whether you were placed on probation for a misdemeanor offense or a felony, you should consult counsel before having to appear before the Court. When placed on probation, the Judge in essence, suspends jail/prison time over your head. If you violate any term or condition of that probation, the Judge can…
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California “Cracking Down” on DUI’s
Have you noticed more Driving Under the Influence (DUI) checkpoints lately? Have you noticed more and more celebrities getting arrested and convicted of DUI charges lately? One only has to open their local newspaper to see Paris Hilton, Lane Garrison, Nichole Richie, etc. and their problems with DUI's! Well, there is a reason for all of this. California is "cracking down" on DUI's and going after DUI offenders with an…
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Increased DUI Enforcement and Drunk Driving Incidents a Significant Part of the Holidays
The holidays mean good times, family gatherings, and company parties, but they also mean increased DUI enforcement and drunken driving incidents. The holiday season has just begun, and law enforcement agencies are strictly enforcing DUI laws to avoid drunken driving accidents, injuries and casualties. For example the city of Santa Clarita, California has partnered with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station in a new Anti-DUI program that aims to attack…
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