Don’t Let a Child Endangerment Charge Cost You Your Professional License – Penal Code Section 273a
Don’t Let a Child Endangerment Charge Cost You Your Professional License – Penal Code Section 273a
California law describes "child endangerment" as willfully causing, inflicting upon or permitting a child to suffer unjustified physical or mental pain upon a child. Additionally, if you are the parent, guardian or caretaker of any child and you willfully cause or permit the child to be injured or place him or her in a situation where he or she may be or is endangered, you violate Penal Code Section 273a…
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Have You Seen Molly?
Have you ever heard young people asking "Have you seen Molly?" You should know that they aren't talking about the girl next door. "Molly" is a street name for MDMA, short for 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine. There are a lot of slang terms for MDMA. "Ecstasy" and "Molly" are the most common. Molly, however, is supposed to be free of adulterants, such as caffeine or methamphetamine. You might also hear "E," "XTC," "X,"…
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What is the Statute of Limitations for Statutory Rape in California?
For most crimes in California, the prosecutor must file a complaint against a defendant within a specified amount of time. This period, prescribed by the California Penal Code, is known as the "Statute of Limitations." In order to be criminally prosecuted, the prosecutor must ensure that a complaint is filed against your for the criminal activity before this statutory period elapses. If the statutory period lapses, you cannot be convicted…
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How Traffic Tickets Could Cost You Your Driving Privilege in California
If you live in California and you've received a speeding ticket or you have been convicted of a driving-related crime, chances are you're aware that the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) assigns "points" against you on your driving record. If you get too many points, you may be classified as a "negligent operator" under the DMV Negligent Operator Treatment System commonly referred to as NOTS. It is important to understand…
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5 Consequences You Face if You are Convicted of Grand Theft in Riverside County
In Riverside County, there have been 1,252 reports of automobile theft so far this year. In addition, there have been over 5,000 reports of other theft incidents in the county.1 In California, theft is defined as the unlawful taking of someone else's property with the intent to steal. Under California Penal Code section 487, your theft charge can be elevated to a "grand theft" charge in Riverside County if one…
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California Court Allows GPS Tracking of Minors
If your child consistently fails to attend school, he could be forced to wear a GPS tracking device to monitor his whereabouts. In a recent case, a California appeals court ruled that minors who are repeatedly truant from school can be ordered to wear a GPS monitoring device as a condition of probation pursuant to California Welfare and Institutions Code section 601. What is Considered Truant? Under Welfare and Institutions…
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Possession of Cocaine in Orange County – Health & Safety Code 11350
Have you or someone you know just been arrested for possession of cocaine in Orange County? If so, contact the attorneys at Wallin & Klarich now to learn about your legal rights. Recently, Senator Mark Leno of San Francisco introduced a bill that would allow prosecutors to charge possession of heroin, cocaine and other hard drugs as a misdemeanor rather than a felony. The bill was a modest attempt at…
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Elder Abuse in Ventura County Could Send You To Jail or Out of the Country – PC 368, 8 U.S.C. § 1227
If you have been arrested for elder abuse in Ventura County, you need to speak with an attorney from Wallin & Klarich right away. Not only do you face jail time and steep fines, you can also be deported out of the United States if you are not a citizen of this country. Elder abuse is a crime on the rise in Ventura County. In 2011-2012, the Ventura County Human…
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8 Things to Expect if You are Charged with Criminal Threats in Los Angeles – PC Section 422
A charge of criminal threats in Los Angeles can have serious and long-lasting consequences if you are convicted of this crime. A criminal threat means you threaten to cause great bodily injury or death to a person. Each of the following elements must be proven by the prosecution in order for you to be found guilty of the crime of criminal threats. The threat is communicated verbally, in writing, or…
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8 Things to Expect if You are Charged with Domestic Violence in Ventura County
If you have been charged with domestic violence in Ventura County, you are facing very serious consequences if convicted of this crime. Ever since the O.J. Simpson case in 1995, prosecutors have taken a "get tough" attitude on people who abuse their spouses, relatives, children, or people they live with. Not only do you face serious consequences such as jail time, probation, fines, community service, and 52 weeks of anger…
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