Criminal Defense
Fraud and Issuing Bad Checks on the Rise
Do I Need a Bad Check Attorney if I am Charged with Fraudulently Issuing Bad Checks? With the economic downturn our law firm is seeing a rise in the number of persons who are calling our office for help and who find themselves accused of writing a "bad check". The problem of bad checks has always been a concern for law enforcement, and with the anticipated downturn in the economy…
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California DUI Convictions for Out-of-State Residents
There is a well-known saying in a certain coastal town in Southern California that goes "come on vacation, leave on probation." All too often, many people who come to Southern California for a little getaway end up leaving with something that they would rather not have acquired, namely criminal charges. One of the most common types of criminal case that tourists or out-of-state visitors often find themselves facing is driving…
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California Murder Charges Filed in New Year’s Day Shooting, Self Defense Plea Expected
Do I Need a Southern California Murder Defense Attorney If I Shot Someone in Self Defense? Alameda County District Attorney Tom Orloff filed a murder charge against an ex-transit police officer. The charge sprung from the New Year's Day fatal shooting of "an unarmed and allegedly restrained black man." The Alameda County DA filed the rare charge against the ex-officer after community residents and local leaders protested in the two…
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Felony Theft Charges Handled Differently by Public Defender than Private Attorney
The Difference Between a Public Defender and a Privately Retained Attorney for Felony Matters At Wallin and Klarich we receive calls from prospective clients all the time who are worried about the representation they are receiving from the public defender. We often tell people that while the public defenders try hard on their cases, that often they have a very high number of serious cases that they are trying…
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Driving Over the Posted Speed Limit In a School Zone
Why You Need An Experienced California Traffic Attorney When Cited For A Traffic Ticket If you are cited for driving over the posted speed limit, it is imperative that you hire an experienced, aggressive traffic attorney. California Vehicle Code Section 22352 states that when approaching or passing a school building, the speed limit is 25 mph, regardless of the posted speed limit. Typically these tickets are issued during school hours,…
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What do I do if I admitted I committed a crime to the police?
Admitting you committed a crime to the police is obviously not an intelligent decision. Often times, people will confess their crimes because they feel bad about what they did, because they think there is no way they can disprove their case, or because they simply just gave up. Later, these people will gravely regret their decisions, and wonder if there is anything they can do about it. As an experienced…
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Embezzlement Charges, Other Felony Charges Faced by Dane Cook’s Brother
Comedian Dane Cook's Brother Arrested Comedian Dane Cook's half brother embezzled millions of dollars from him and was arraigned on felony charges that include larceny and forgery. Cook's Brother is facing years in prison. He will need an experienced embezzlement defense attorney to help him in this matter and to get him the best possible outcome. If you or a loved one is facing these types of charges or if…
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Charles Barkley Arrested for DUI
NBA great and commentator Charles Barkley was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence early on December 31, 2008. Barkley was pulled over at around 1:30 AM. Authorities said that Barkley was pulled over after failing to acknowledge a stop sign outside a popular nightclub. Allegedly, after being pulled over Barkley refused to initially take a blood test. Later Barkley did take a blood test and the result is…
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Internet Sex Crimes in California Includes Obscene Electronic Communication With Minor
Be careful who you chat with on the Internet With the advent of the computer world, there is more and more legislation regarding proper and improper use of the internet. Recent California laws make it a crime to e-mail or electronically communicate with a child under 18. (288.2, 288.3, and 288.4 of the California Penal Code.) In certain situations, even mistake of age could still get you in trouble with…
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Restitution Payments to be Made Before Court Fines or Other Penalties
Victim comes first with the passage of Proposition 9 by California voters The people of California were asked to vote on a new "victims bill of rights" in the name of Proposition 9 a few months ago. This initiative passed with 54% of the voters approving it. Most of the provisions does little more than reinforce existing rules that gives victims of crimes a voice at sentencing hearings and in…
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