Criminal Defense
Every DUI in California Will Trigger Two Separate and Distinct Cases
Why you Need a DUI Attorney Most DUI arrests in California will trigger two separate and distinct cases: one, a criminal court case, and the other, an administrative matter with the Department of Motor Vehicles. In most DUI arrests the arresting officer will take away your driver's license and hand you a pink sheet of paper entitled, "Notice of APS Action and Temporary License". You must demand a DMV hearing…
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Several Grounds Give Law Enforcement Authority to Make a Misdemeanor Arrest
Comments from a Wallin & Klarich Criminal Defense Attorney There are several grounds that give law enforcement authority to arrest for a misdemeanor offense. Both statute and common law give authority to arrest for a misdemeanor committed in the officer's presence. Some of the ground for misdemeanor arrests include: crime committed in officer's presence crime committed within the officer's jurisdiction fresh pursuit of a misdemeanor suspect If you or a…
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Know the Rules of the Road: Failure to Yield Tickets Part II
In a previous article, we provided some of the most common failure to yield traffic violations that drivers make the mistake of committing. Everyone knows that speeding or running a red light or stop sign can result in being pulled over and being given a traffic ticket for a momentary lapse in judgment. What too many drivers are not aware of, however, is that there are hundreds of California Vehicle…
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Know the Rules of the Road: Failure to Yield Tickets Part I
Being sighted for one of the many traffic violations in California associated with failing to yield can end up costing you hundreds of dollars in fines, a suspension of your license, and even a raise in car insurance premiums. To help prevent having to deal with these consequences, here are a few of the most common failure to yield violations to become familiar with. VC 21451 & VC 21453 –…
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Glendale Criminal Defense and DUI Attorneys
Housing a population of 207,303 as of January 1, 2009, Glendale, California is the third largest city in Los Angeles County. Spanning 30.7 square miles, Glendale has an estimated population density of 6,770.6 people per square mile. Glendale is home to entertainment giants such as The Walt Disney Company and Dreamworks SKG, and multinational companies such as Nestlé. Glendale also enjoys an assortment of retail shopping establishments, most recently the…
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Immigration Officers Arresting Suspected Illegal Aliens in Los Angeles Immigration Courtrooms
A recent report in the Los Angeles Daily Journal indicates that in the last few months several suspected illegal immigrants were arrested inside downtown Los Angeles immigration courts while they waited for their court hearings to begin. One local Immigration attorney stated that these arrests are "shocking". One of the attorney's clients was arrested by Immigration Officers when he came to court to appear at his court hearing. Two other…
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Paul Wallin Selected as One of Orange County’s Top Defense Attorneys
Senior partner Paul J. Wallin was selected as one of the top criminal defense attorneys in Orange County by OC METRO magazine in their August, 2009 publication after conducting a "comprehensive look at the men and women who are shaping and leading the important and vibrant law industry in Orange County." It is truly rewarding when respected magazines like OC Metro reach the conclusion that senior partner Paul J. Wallin…
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Do I Really Know Who I am Talking to Online?
Tips from a Criminal Defense Attorney It's a question that you may ask yourself after hearing about men being arrested for having sexual relationships with underage girls that they met online. In one case, a man in his 50s portrayed himself as being in his early 20s, met a 14 year old girl online and began having an online relationship with her. The girl would perform live sex acts on…
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Chula Vista Criminal Defense and DUI Attorneys
The southern San Diego County city of Chula Vista, California boasts a population of 217,478. The second largest city in San Diego County according to population, Chula Vista is 51.2 square miles size. With over 20% population growth since the year 2000, and its close proximity to the California coast, Chula Vista welcomes more and more people every year either as new permanent residents or tourists. Chula Vista's economy is…
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Why an Arresting Officer Failing to Give Miranda Warnings Will Not Result in a DUI Case Being Dismissed
Tips From a DUI Attorney Miranda warnings are intended to prevent overreaching by law enforcement in situations that are deemed inherently coercive. This specifically applies to those law enforcement encounters in which there is a "custodial interrogation." An encounter will be deemed a custodial interrogation where: defendant is not free to leave or terminate the encounter, and law enforcement is directly questioning the defendant in a manner designed to elicit…
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