How Can A California Theft Defense Lawyer Help Me Win My Case? (PC 484 – PC 488)
How Can A California Theft Defense Lawyer Help Me Win My Case? (PC 484 – PC 488)
Defending yourself against accusations of theft is a nearly impossible burden without the help of an experienced theft attorney. The Riverside theft lawyers at Wallin & Klarich understand what you are going through. You can make it through this; you just need a little help. Below we go through just a few of the defense strategies that we have employed that have allowed many of our clients to win their cases. Punishment…
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I am charged with Watson Murder. What is a Watson murder? Penal Code 187
Because of the holding in People v Watson, you may be charged with second-degree murder under California Penal Code section 187. You may be charged under the Watson murder rule if another person dies as a result of you driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. What the prosecution needs to convict you of a Watson Murder To convict you under the Watson murder rule, the prosecution will have…
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If I am convicted of possession of child porn charges, what are the consequences? (CPC 311)
A conviction for possession of child pornography can have a severe impact on your life and carry heavy consequences. Depending on the circumstances of your crime, the prosecutor can charge you with either a misdemeanor or a felony for possession of child pornography. However, child porn charges are taken very seriously and heavily prosecuted in the state of California, which means it is likely that you will be charged with a…
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I am accused of Rape and the charges are not true. What is the punishment for Rape? – Penal Code 261
Under California Penal Code section 261, it is illegal to use force, threat, or fraud to engage in sexual intercourse with any person. To be found guilty of rape, the alleged intercourse had to have happened against the will of the victim under circumstances where: • Unlawful bodily injury was threatened against the victim • The victim was mentally or physically disabled • The victim was under the influence of…
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New Amendment To California Penal Code Section 136.2 Allows Courts To Track Criminal Defendants That Have A Criminal Protective Order Issued Against Them By Use of A GPS Device
As of 2013, the court, upon issuing a criminal protective order, will have the authority to require electronic monitoring of the defendant. Moreover, if the defendant has the ability to pay, the court will require the defendant to pay for the cost of the electronic monitoring. The court could also require that the defendant be placed on electronic monitoring for up to one year. Domestic Violence Protective Court Orders Protective…
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Actor Accused of Grand Theft in Los Angeles (PC 487)
Actor Andrew Boryski was charged with multiple criminal counts for allegedly cheating aspiring actors out of thousands of dollars in an immigration visa scam, the Los Angeles City Attorney's office said Thursday in a press release. The Canadian national operated a Los Angeles area immigration consulting business that sought O-1 visas on behalf of aspiring foreign actors. The O-1 visa is intended for established entertainment professionals with work pending in…
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Should 10 Year Old Boy Be Convicted of Murder For Killing His Neo-Nazi Father? (PC 187)
Does a 10 year boy who kills his father and who was raised in an environment filled with neo-Nazi propaganda really know the difference between right and wrong? That is the decision a Riverside Superior Court judge must make in the murder trial of this young boy. The defense showed photos during the trial of the boy holding a toy gun during a neo-Nazi gathering. The District Attorney admitted that…
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I am facing felony grand theft in San Bernardino, how can Wallin & Klarich help me stay out of jail. (PC 487)
Prosecution for grand theft under California Penal Code Section 487 can be very stressful as this involves taking property belonging to another person wherein the value exceeds $950. Property can involve things such as money, cars, guns, animals or personal property. A misdemeanor conviction is punishable by up to one year in county jail and a felony conviction can result in up to 3 years in county jail. Theft offenses…
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Do People Really Confess To Crime They Did Not Commit?
You might say to your self "I would never admit to a crime that I did not confess….no matter what the police did or say to me". While that might be true for you, it is definitely not true for many people. Experts in the field have studied "false confessions" for over 100 years. There are numerous shocking examples of people coming forth to confess to crimes they did not…
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What to Expect When You Are Charged with Possession of Methamphetamine – Health and Safety Code Section 11377
If you find yourself facing criminal charges for being in possession of Methamphetamine you will need to be aware of what the prosecution must prove in order to convict you. Since meth is classified as a controlled substance, simply having possession of a usable amount can result in criminal charges. You can be deemed to be in "possession" by having it on your person (i.e., in your pocket) or having…
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