Juvenile “Strikes” Under California Law And Their Potential Impact On Future Felony Cases
Juvenile “Strikes” Under California Law And Their Potential Impact On Future Felony Cases
The three-strikes law in California applies to many juvenile offenses listed under California Welfare & Institutions Code 707(b) and a juvenile who has a strike on their record as a result of a juvenile adjudication can be in serious trouble later in life if they are charged with any felony offense in the future. If admitted or found true, a strike can double any potential sentence and can lead to…
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Possession of Marijuana For Sale Cases In California Under Health And Safety Code 11359
Possession of marijuana with intent to sell is a serious crime in California that is punishable by up to a maximum term of 3 years in "county prison" and a $10,000 fine. With the passing of the compassionate us act in 1996 California became one of the first states in the nation to legalize medical marijuana. The implementation of state legislation in January of 2011 decriminalized the simple possession of…
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California Extradition Cases And Processes
If you are arrested in California and are facing extradition to another state, you will go through what's called an identification hearing in California. This hearing protects your rights by ensuring that you are the positively the individual the extraditing state seeks. If the extraditing state cannot prove you are, in fact, the individual they seek, then California will not allow you to be extradited to that state. On the…
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Traffic Trial – Is It Worth It??
Thousands of traffic tickets are handed out in Southern California every year, and many of us who receive them feel they are innocent of all charges! You should consult with a traffic ticket attorney. That begs the question-is it worth your time to set a trial in your traffic case and allow a judge to decide if the ticket was justified? First, in most jurisdictions you must post the full…
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A defendant can be punished separately for multiple victims for vehicular manslaughter.
In a recent case, Bryan Calles, the defendant was punished separately for the crimes of vehicular manslaughter and second degree murder for different victims arising from a single incident. Apparently after inhaling nitrous oxide, the defendant was driving his motor vehicle and struck and killed multiple people. He was driving his vehicle and went across the roadway and went on to the sidewalk where he struck four people. He left…
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A DUI Can Have A Lifetime Of Consequences – Watson Murder
While drinking and driving is not illegal, it is unlawful to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs OR with a blood alcohol concentration of .08% or more. More importantly, it is dangerous to human life. Passengers, other drivers and pedestrians can be killed if you are driving while impaired, and you can be charged with MURDER and serve life in prison. Under the Watson murder…
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Do I Really Have A Drinking Problem If I Am Arrested For A DUI?
We have represented over 10,000 people accused of DUI over a 30 plus year period. This is a question we are asked by the vast majority of clients who discuss their DUI case with our law firm. The State Bar of California has developed a 20 question list that is a very wise way to help you determine if you (or someone you love) may have a drinking problem. Please…
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Shoplifting (PC 484) can turn into Robbery (PC 211) in California
Petty theft under California law is the taking of property of another valued at $950 or less and is a misdemeanor punishable by a maximum of six months in county jail and a $1000 fine. Your attorneys at Wallin & Klarich wish to explain to you how a shoplifting offense can turn in to a robbery offense (PC 211) under California Law. Petty theft is a relatively minor crime and…
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Absorption of Alcohol for Drunk Driving
Alcohol is rapidly absorbed once it reaches the small intestine. Anything that delays the stomach from emptying its contents into the small intestine will slow the rate of alcohol absorption. Generally, the most rapid absorption takes place when alcohol is consumed on an empty stomach. Diluted drinks take somewhat longer to absorb. In addition, alcoholic beverages containing ingredients that require digestion, such as carbonated beverages, may also slow absorption. Absorption…
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Sandusky Gets Sentenced
Under California law, had Mr. Sandusky committed those crimes he was convicted of in California, his sentence would be life. While 30-60 years prison for a 60 plus year old man, is basically a life sentence, it does seem that Pennsylvania law is more lenient then California. California law calls for a life sentence if a defendant molests more than one victim under 14 years old. California Penal Code section…
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