Car Jacking
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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How Wallin & Klarich Can Help You Successfully Fight A Shoplifting Charge – Penal Code Sections 459.5, 484, 490.5
How Wallin & Klarich Can Help You Successfully Fight A Shoplifting Charge - Penal Code Sections 459.5, 484, 490.5 In California, shoplifting laws are taken very seriously. If you're facing such charges, understanding the legal landscape is crucial. This blog aims to guide you through everything you need to know if you’ve been accused of shoplifting in California–from understanding the specific charge to exploring successful defense strategies. Our experienced criminal…
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Is Prank Calling Illegal? When Can A Harmless Joke Turn Criminal?
Is Prank Calling Illegal? Prank calling can seem like harmless fun, but depending on what’s said, it may turn into a criminal offense. If you or someone you know has been charged with prank calling in California, it’s important to understand the implications and punishments that could come with this crime. Choosing Wallin & Klarich to represent your case puts you in a better position to receive the best outcome…
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Can Cops Use Your Cellphone to Find You if You Left It at a Crime Scene?
You’ve just committed a crime, but you dropped your smartphone while you were doing it. Now the police arrive to investigate the scene of the crime, and they find your phone. Are they allowed to use the phone to find you? Do they need a warrant to check your phone? This situation was called into question in a recent case. Using Your Phone to Find You The California case involved…
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Personal Foul: Free Speech, Ashley Judd, and Social Media Threats
The NCAA men’s basketball tournament didn’t get the nickname “March Madness” just from its tendency to produce shocking results. The nickname also comes from the craziness of the sport’s fans that live and die with every shot, rebound, or bad call against their team. Such is the case with Ashley Judd. The famed movie actress is one of the most well-known and vocal fans of the University of Kentucky basketball…
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Should Threats Made on Social Media Lead to Prison Time?
Recently, the United States Supreme Court heard oral argument in the first case that seeks to limit an individual’s right to free speech on social media. The case, Elonis v. United States, concerns Anthony Elonis, an Allentown, Pennsylvania man.1 Elonis’s wife left him in 2010, taking their two children. Following her departure, Elonis allegedly made death threats to his estranged wife, local law enforcement officers, an FBI agent, and a…
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How Making Criminal Threats against a Dog Can Make a Bad Situation Worse (PC 422)
In a recent California criminal case, a court affirmed that a criminal threat does not have to be made directly to the victim as long as the victim takes the statement as a threat. The decision stems from a carjacking case where the defendant, Lipsett, and an accomplice were attempting to steal a dirt bike from the home of Smith, the victim. Smith came out of the house with his…
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8 Things to Expect if You are Charged with Criminal Threats in Los Angeles – PC Section 422
A charge of criminal threats in Los Angeles can have serious and long-lasting consequences if you are convicted of this crime. A criminal threat means you threaten to cause great bodily injury or death to a person. Each of the following elements must be proven by the prosecution in order for you to be found guilty of the crime of criminal threats. The threat is communicated verbally, in writing, or…
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