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How You Can Successfully Fight a Carjacking Charge – Penal Code Section 215
How You Can Successfully Fight a Carjacking Charge - Penal Code Section 215 Facing a carjacking charge in California can be incredibly daunting, but you don't have to face it alone. By understanding the laws, knowing your rights, and building a solid defense, you can successfully fight these charges with the help of your lawyer. This blog post aims to arm you with the knowledge you need to stand a…
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Can The Evidence Against You Can Be Suppressed Due To An Unlawful Warrant? If So Could You Have Your Charges Dismissed? – Penal Code Section 1538.5(a)(1)(B)
Can The Evidence Against You Can Be Suppressed Due To An Unlawful Warrant? If So Could You Have Your Charges Dismissed? - Penal Code Section 1538.5(a)(1)(B) If you find yourself accused of a crime, understanding your legal rights pertaining to “searches” done by law enforcement can be critical to winning your case. Whether you’re facing an impending search or simply want to be prepared, this blog aims to clarify…
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How To Fight Against Internet Stalking Charges – Penal Code Sections 646.9, 653.2
How To Fight Against Internet Stalking Charges - Penal Code Sections 646.9, 653.2 Internet stalking charges can seem overwhelming and life-altering. If you're facing these accusations, it's crucial to understand your legal options and how to defend yourself successfully with the help of a knowledgeable criminal defense attorney. This blog post will guide you through the intricacies of internet stalking laws, the strategies to build a strong defense and how…
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What You Need To Know If You Or A Loved One Is Facing A Murder Charge
What You Need To Know If You Or A Loved One Is Facing A Murder Charge Murder, defined as the unlawful killing of a human being with malice aforethought, is one of the most severe crimes under California law. If you or a loved one are convicted of a murder charge there will be very serious punishment. Murder cases have many complex legal issues and you will need the guidance…
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Drug Possession Defense | PC 11350
Drug Possession Defense | PC 11350 If you or someone you know has been charged with drug possession in California, it's important to understand the laws and potential defenses available. In this document, we will provide an overview of drug possession defense under PC 11350. Choosing Wallin & Klarich to represent your case puts you in a better position to receive the best outcome for your case. We have over…
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6 Proposed California Criminal Laws That Could Change Your Life
The 2017 legislative session is underway and California lawmakers have introduced a flurry of proposed laws. Many of the proposed laws could have a major impact on the California criminal justice system and how certain crimes are punished. From marijuana Breathalyzers to a new crime registry, here are six recently proposed laws that could affect you. Reclassifying “violent crimes” to get around Prop. 57 In an effort to help ease…
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Am I Eligible to Vote if I Have Been Convicted of a Crime in California?
When you have been convicted of a crime, you may lose certain rights. You could lose your right to own a firearm, your driving privileges, or even your right to vote. So, are you eligible to vote if you have been convicted of a crime? The answer depends on many factors. Can I Vote if I’ve Been Convicted of a Crime? First of all, you must be at least 18…
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Why Sentencing is the Hardest Part of Criminal Defense
If you’re arrested for a crime, you’re probably wondering how much jail time you could be facing. You hear all the time in news reports and movies about a person facing up to “life in prison.” In reality, figuring out a potential sentence for your crime is more difficult than you think. How Does Sentencing Work in California? (PC 1170) When trying to determine how sentencing works, the first place…
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Proposed Ballot Measure Would Eliminate California’s Death Penalty
There is a strong movement under way in California to have the voters of California decide very soon whether our state should abolish the death penalty. In place of the death penalty would be life sentences without the possibility for parole. Many legal scholars have written well researched articles on this topic and have come to the conclusion that the death penalty is a financial burden that our state cannot…
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SUPREME COURT RULING MAY LEAD TO FEWER FELONIES BEING FILED BY DISTRICT ATTORNEYS STATEWIDE
Now that the US Supreme Court has told the California prison systems they have two years to reduce the California State Prison population dramatically many experts are asking how that will be accomplished. Here are some of the real possibilities Prison inmates serving time for non-violent offenses may be granted parole earlier than their current release date and placed in half way houses or other local facilities Many prison inmates…
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