Criminal Defense
If you are questioned about a crime do not talk to the police without an attorney
A case that has made international headlines has solemnly reminded all persons accused or being questioned about a crime to not speak with law enforcement prior to consulting with a criminal defense attorney. In 2007, five contract guards working for Blackwater Worldwide shot dead 14 innocent Iraqis and wounded dozens of others in what witnesses and family members claim was an unprovoked attack. Immediately after the shooting, the guards were…
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Gang Affiliation Enhancement to Criminal Charges Increases Sentence
I am being charged with a crime with gang enhancements; what does that mean? Gang affiliation is an enhancement that prosecutors can add to a criminal charge. It is important to remember that most times a criminal charge becomes far more serious when made against an alleged gang member. Penalties and jail time are greater just because the crime is considered to have been "gang-related". If gang affiliation can be…
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OJ Simpson Sentenced for Kidnapping and Assult with a Deadly Weapon
OJ Sentenced to prison in Nevada Last Friday, OJ Simpson was sentenced to a maximum of 33 years in a Nevada State prison for his role in a September 2007 kidnapping and assault with a deadly weapon in Las Vegas. In sentencing Simpson, Judge Jackie Glass indicated that the evidence against Simpson was overwhelming. Such evidence included audiotapes that captured Simpson planning and executing the kidnapping and assault. It is…
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Buena Park Hit and Run Driver Turns Himself In
Hit & Run and Consequences It was a dark, busy intersection, and a woman was not using a crosswalk. The woman was killed near the intersection of Beach Boulevard and La Palma Avenue in Buena Park, CA. The man who turned himself in is Salvador Sanchez Perez, Sr., 46, of Stanton. Buena Park police Sgt., Bill Kohanek said that Perez came to the station at 9p.m., Thursday night and turned…
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Sexual Assault Conviction Overturned on Fair Trial Violation
Nebraska Supreme Court Overrules Sexual Assault Conviction The Nebraska Supreme Court overturned a 2006 sexual assault conviction on Friday October 24, 2008 after hearing defendant Steven Parker's case. Parker, of Colorado Springs, Colorado, was convicted of first degree sexual assault in 2006 and sentenced to 10 to 16 years in prison. During his 2006 trial, the trial judge ordered that a screen be put between Parker and the accuser, an…
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Newport Beach Family Law and Child Custody Attorneys
The Newport Beach criminal defense lawyers at Wallin & Klarich have more than 30 years of experience handling cases for clients that are facing criminal charges, including everything from misdemeanors to felonies to DUI/DWI and DMV hearings. Given our long history of operating in the area, we have a long-standing familiarity with local courts, district attorneys and judges that afford our clients the Newport Beach felony defense they need to…
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Failure to Appear in Court May Increase Your Sentence
Skipping Trial Can Result in Worse Sentencing On October 27, 2008 the California Supreme Court upheld the 27 year sentence of a man accused of carjacking in California who was absent during the most critical stages of the trial. Ryan Conception escaped from custody, briefly enjoying his freedom several miles away from the court house until he was re-apprehended. While Conception was absent, the trial court permitted the prosecution and…
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Expungements and Cleaning up Your Criminal Record
Your right to expunge or seal your criminal records - why expungements are important A criminal record can prevent you from getting a good job, obtaining credit, renting an apartment, voting, obtaining certain licenses (nursing, realtor, medical, and other professional licenses), running for political positions, and other benefits of society we take for granted. Today more than ever, employers are doing background checks on current and potential employees. Thanks to…
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Mission Viejo Family Law Attorneys and Divorce Lawyers
The Mission Viejo criminal defense lawyers at Wallin & Klarich have more than 30 years of experience defending Orange County clients who are facing criminal charges, including misdemeanors, felonies, federal and internet crimes. Mission Viejo, California is located in the Saddleback Valley in Orange County. Mission Viejo is an extremely successful planned city with a population nearing 100,000 and dubbed the "safest city in the US" by the 2007 Morgan…
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California DUI Checkpoint and Drunk Driving Arrests
Sobriety Roadblocks and Checkpoints If you were charged with drunk driving in California after a sobriety checkpoint investigation, you need the help of a competent attorney as soon as possible. Please contact Wallin & Klarich at (888) 749-0034 or . If you are stopped at a sobriety checkpoint, the officer may ask for your license and registration. They are primarily looking for signs of impairment. If they suspect that you…
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