Firearms and minors in California
Firearms and minors in California
It is illegal for a minor under age 16 to possess a handgun unless he or she is accompanied by a parent or responsible adult. If the minor is age 16 or older, he or she may only posses a handgun or live ammunition with the written permission of a parent or guardian, and may only possess these items for legal purposes such as recreational sports. (PC § 12101) In…
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Suspended or expelled from school for a weapon?
https://www.wklaw.comOn the topic of weapons and young people, parents should be aware that: If your child is caught possessing, selling or using a dangerous weapon at school, he or she can be suspended or expelled. This punishment is in addition to any criminal charges that might be filed against your child. (Ed.C§§ 48900(b), 48915). Many school districts have a zero tolerance policy for weapons. That means your child may be…
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Lawyer found not guilty for carrying drugs into jail while visiting his client who was accused of a drug offense
If you ever wondered why you need a skilled criminal defense attorney when facing a serious criminal charge, you no longer have to wonder. About two weeks ago in Los Angeles County a lawyer was on trial for attempting to smuggle drugs into the LA County jail to give to his client. The defendant attorney had as his defense that he had "low blood sugar" that day which made him…
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What Exactly Is a DUI?
So you have heard about DUI's but do no know exactly what they entail? Hopefully, this blog will serve as a quick reference guide to DUI's. The acronym DUI stands for Driving Under the Influence. It can refer to a person driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or some other controlled substance. Moreover, sometimes a DUI may also be referred to as a "deuce" or…
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UNLAWFUL ADMISSION OF TESTIMONY LEADS TO REVERSAL OF CONVICTION ON APPEAL BY FEDERAL COURT EVEN THOUGH ALL OF THE CALIFORNIA COURTS TURNED DOWN THE APPEAL, FEDERAL COURT GRANTS NEW TRIAL AFTER WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS FILED
In a recent case a defendant was found guilty of making terrorist threats to his former girlfriend. Even though the former girlfriend did not come to court to testify the trial judge allowed a police officer to come to court and testify as to what the former girlfriend had told him about the threats the defendant had allegedly made to her. The defendant was found guilty after a jury trial.…
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No One is Immune to a DUI
So you think that famous people with money can use their fame and fortune to get out of Driving Under the Influence of alcohol and/or drugs (DUI) charges? You think that DUI's only happen to "us regular folk"? Well, all you have to do is pick up a newspaper or your favorite celebrity gossip magazine to see that this is not the case. In fact, celebrities getting arrested on suspicion…
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If I have a high Blood Alcohol Content level, should I plead guilty?
Although your blood alcohol content is probably the most important factor when the District Attorney and Judge evaluate your case, a high blood alcohol content alone does not mean that you cannot still win your DUI case. In fact no one factor on its own is enough to seal your fate. There are a number of other factors to consider which many not be obvious to you or to other…
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Enforcing out of state child support obligation:
Do you have an existing order or judgment for a child support order? Does the payer want to move out of state? Do you worry that you won't be able to collect your child support payment once they move? The good news is that the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act was created to govern the establishment, enforcement and modification of child support between states. If California issued the order, California…
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Clean up your Record
Wallin and Klarich has been helping people for over 30 years clean up their criminal record. In today's day and age, it is important to keep your record as clean as possible for potential job opportunities and career advancement. At Wallin and Klarich, we are sensitive to the needs of our clients and we help them in cleaning up their record. Depending on the individual circumstances, we may be able…
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WHEN YOU ARE AFRAID TO ASK YOUR LAWYER A QUESTION, IT IS TIME TO CHANGE LAWYERS
People often are intimated by lawyers. When many people hire a lawyer, they are often hesitant to ask them critical questions that are on their mind about their case. This is a major mistake. If you are afraid to ask your lawyer a question that you want the answer to, it is time to change lawyers. You can never forget that YOU ARE PAYING THE LAWYER to help you win…
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