Burglary
San Bernardino Theft and Burglary Defense Attorneys
San Bernardino, CA has an estimated population of 205,010 as of 2006, making it the 18th largest city in California (based on population). San Bernardino is part of the "Inland Empire" and measures 78.5 square miles in size. The city is roughly 60 miles east of Los Angeles, and is located at the foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains. There are 56,330 household in the city of San Bernardino. Consequently,…
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Capital Punishment: You Cannot Proceed Without a Highly Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney
A Corona man could face the death penalty after being charged Tuesday with two counts of murder and one count of attempted murder in the stabbing of his two young children and his wife. Prosecutors can file a special circumstances allegation of committing multiple murders, which makes someone eligible for the death penalty if the District Attorney chooses to seek capital punishment and you are convicted. If you or a…
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Attempted Lewd Act Conviction Did Not Require Police to Wait Until Defendant Actually Enter a Hotel Room With a Minor
Jeffrey MacKanin, a California Department of Justice special agent supervisor who oversaw a Federal and State task force investigating child exploitation crimes, posed on line as a 13-year-old runaway girl named "Hope. " On December 7, 2004 Arthur Crabtree, an attorney who sometimes acted as a "Pro Tem Judge" and was once a city of Glendale Police Officer, contacted "Hope" online. A series of contacts ensued between Crabtree and "Hope"…
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Huntington Beach Theft and Burglary Defense Attorneys
Huntington Beach, California is a coastal city located in Orange County. With a total area of 31.6 square miles, Huntington Beach, or "Surf City" as it's popularly referred to as, houses a population just shy of 190,000 (as of the 2000 United States census). Known for its beautiful beaches and preserved wetlands, Huntington Beach plays host to countless beach-goers and tourists each year. In addition, numerous surfing outfits hold their…
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Unlawful for Officer to Arrest without Probable Cause to Detain a Driver
What an Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney Can Do for You An officer must see an objective violation of the law, or have reasonable suspicion that a crime is about to occur or has occurred, before an officer may detain an individual. Whren v. United States, 517 U.S. 806, 116 S. Ct. 1769, 135 L. Ed. 2d 89 (1996). In Whren, the United States' Supreme Court held that a police officer's…
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Federal Court of Appeals Reverses Child Molest Conviction
Criminal Defense Attorney Precluded from Asking Alleged Victim about Prior Statements about Sexual Matters On June 16, 2009 the 9th Circuit Federal Court of Appeals issued a critical ruling that anyone who is facing child molestation charges must be familiar with if they are going to be able to properly defend themselves from these serious charges. The court in Holley vs. Yarborough ruled that the accused's criminal defense attorney should…
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Domestic Violence and Victim Restitution
Why You Need to Protect Yourself Even After Disposition by Hiring an Experienced Domestic Violence Attorney If you are facing California criminal charges of domestic violence, it is important to know that there is more to your case than simply the sentence imposed by the court. After a finding of guilty or no contest, the court may then impose additional restitution in an effort to compensate the victim for his…
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What it Means to “Expunge” a Criminal Record
If you have been convicted of a crime, the stigma associated with the conviction is something that can haunt you for the rest of your life. Having to check "yes" on a job application when asked if you have ever been convicted of a crime is often enough to cost you the job, especially in these tough economic times. However, if you were convicted of a misdemeanor and have stayed…
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Glendale Theft and Burglary Defense Attorneys
Glendale, California is part of Los Angles County and located at the eastern end of the San Fernando Valley. Glendale has a population of 207,303 as of January 1, 2009, and is the third largest city in Los Angeles County. The city spans 30.7 square miles and it is estimated that Glendale has a population density of 6,770.6 people per square mile. As with any major city, Glendale has its…
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Know Your Rights: Even Minors Are Protected From the Tyranny of Illegal Searches
The California Court of Appeal recently decided In re H.H. (2009 DJDAR 7935), a case involving a minor who was illegally searched after being pulled over for riding a bicycle without proper lighting equipment. When the minor was pulled over he was asked to "step from the bicycle" at which time he took off the backpack he was wearing and said "I am not on probation" and refused to give…
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