Clearing Your Criminal Record
California Child Abuse Index Laws
Suspected of Child Abuse or Child Neglect in California and Your Name On The Child Abuse Central Index Report Are you being accused, investigated, or charged with any type of child abuse or neglect? Or are you a day care provider or foster care parent who has recently been accused of child abuse or neglect? If you have been, then your name may be listed on the Child Abuse Central…
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UNLAWFUL SEARCH OF VEHICLE VIOLATES FOURTH AMENDMENT
Defendant and Appellant Boot Hughston was arrested and charged with possession of cocaine for sale, possession of methylenedioxymethamphetamine for sale, possession of psilocybin mushrooms for sale, and possession of nitrous oxide in the summer of 2006. The charges were based upon an incident in which local authorities followed Hughston around the Sierra Nevada World Music Festival held at the Mendocino County Fairgrounds. Special agent Nishiyama observed Hughston exchanging certain pills…
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Los Angeles Gang Members May Have Assets Seized by Government
Los Angeles prosecutors have filed California's first lawsuit seeking to seize homes, businesses, and other assets of known members of Los Angeles's largest gang, the 18th Street gang. The suit was filed on Monday December 8, 2008 against nine leaders of the gang. The suit stems from a state law passed earlier this year which allows cities to sue for "financial damage gangs cause communities." The suit is aiming to…
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Child Custody Attorneys Appointed by Court Not Committed to Your Case
Has your child been declared a ward of the state and you don't feel that you are getting adequate representation by your court appointed lawyer? When your child is declared a ward of the state and placed in foster care you will find yourself in Dependency Court. The court will appoint you a child custody lawyer that is on contract with the county and they will represent you to…
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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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Orange Child Support and Family Law Attorneys
The Orange family law attorneys at Wallin & Klarich have more than 30 years of experience representing Orange County child support and child custody clients who are facing losing custody of their children or increasing child support payments. Orange, California is located in Orange County just a few miles from the county seat, Santa Ana. Orange is more historical than many cities in the area in that they have preserved…
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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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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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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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