I Was Questioned by Federal Agents and may Have Said Some Incriminating Things; I Don’t Know if my Miranda Rights Were Violated
I Was Questioned by Federal Agents and may Have Said Some Incriminating Things; I Don’t Know if my Miranda Rights Were Violated
If you are ever contacted by Federal Agents as part of an investigation, the first thing you should do is remain silent and ask to contact a Federal Criminal Lawyer because the Federal criminal justice system is an overwhelming place to be. Even though you may have given incriminating statements to Federal Agents, there still may be hope of excluding those incriminating statements and keeping you out of jail. The…
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Ventura County Teacher Appears In Court on Allegations Of Armed Robbery
Simi Valley High School science teacher David Considine appeared in court Thursday on armed robbery charges. Considine is accused of robbing a convenience store at knife point. Considine sought, through his Ventura robbery attorney, to be released into a drug treatment facility. His attorney claims that because of drug use, Considine has no recollection of the armed robbery. The motion was continued to Tuesday, November 15, 2011 to give the…
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A Federal Agent has Searched Your Home and Seized Your Property. What’s next?
If you ever contacted by Federal Agents as part of a search and seizure of your person or property, the first thing you should do is contact a Federal Criminal Lawyer because the Federal criminal justice system is a frightening place to be and you have specific constitutional rights that must be protected The 4th Amendment provides that the "right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses,…
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What to do if You are Subpoenaed by a Federal Court
One can only hope to never be investigated or charged with a Federal crime. But if you receive a subpoena to testify before a Federal grand jury, the first thing you should do is contact a Federal Criminal Lawyer because the Federal criminal justice system is an intimidating place to be and you have know idea whether you are: • the target of the investigation • a subject of the…
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Ventura Man Arested After Attacking Woman with Aluminum Bat
Last month in Ventura County, a Ventura man was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon in the early morning hours. According to Ventura police department, the alleged victim was a Ventura resident who arrived at a home on Hemlock St. to retrieve her property. Another female at the location got in an argument with he alleged victim inside the residence. Apparently the argument escalated into a fight, in which…
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How did Lindsay Lohan Get Out of Jail So Quickly?
When an accused violates probation many times and a judge finally has had enough and imposes a 30 days jail sentence, how much time does the law require a person to do? The answer under California law is 15 days of actual time, or 50% of the sentence imposed. So how does Lindsay Lohan check into the Los Angeles County Jail and check out a few hours later with her…
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Dr. Conrad Murray Convicted of Involuntary Manslaughter
Wallin and Klarich repeatedly warns all of their clients and prospective clients NEVER to speak to law enforcement. When we say NEVER we mean NEVER. Dr. Conrad Murray was accused of being responsible for the death of Michael Jackson. He retained a lawyer. He then along with his lawyer went down to the Los Angeles Police Department and gave a complete statement. The District Attorney then was able to play…
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How to Defend Yourself when Accused of Possessing Child Pornography
If you are charged with (or being investigated for) possession of child pornography, it is critical to retain the services of an experienced child pornography defense attorney as soon as possible. Usually, the factual scenario is this: The police or FBI come to your home to search your computer. They seize your computer and tell you they will be in contact with you at a later date. STOP. When that…
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Woman Accusing Justin Bieber of Fathering her Child Facing Statutory Rape Investigation (Penal Code Section 261.5)
If the District Attorneys office wants to file criminal charges against this 20 year old woman who is stating she had sexual relations with Justin Bieber, she could end up doing as much as three years in jail for having sexual intercourse with a minor. It doesn't matter if you have sex with a "pop star" at a break at a concert or in any other location. IF the person…
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Lyndsay Lohan Could Face a Long Jail Sentence Today in Court
Lindsay Lohan has "earned" a long jail sentence and she should get what she earned today from judge at sentencing at her probation violation hearing. The fact is though, Los Angeles County jails are overcrowded. That may be Lindsay Lohan's only remaining hope to avoid a large jail sentence today when she appears before the judge at her probation violation hearing. The judge is fed up with her…
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