Criminal Defense
San Diego Criminal Defense Attorneys and DUI Lawyers
San Diego, California is the county seat of San Diego County and the second largest city in California. San Diego hosts two major league sports teams: the San Diego Chargers (NFL) and the San Diego Padres (MLB). Other attractions include the San Diego Zoo and the many miles of fine beaches. It is a simple fact that a city as large as San Diego is going to experience everything from…
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California Criminal Defense Attorney Weighs in on Posting Bail
Why i should have the assistance of a California criminal defense lawyer before i make the decision to bail out my loved one What Is Bail, and How Is It Set? The amount of bail is a sum of money that an accused must deposit with the court to ensure that you will appear. When someone is arrested the bail is initially set at the "bail schedule". Each county has…
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California Criminal Defense: Changing Judges or Commissioners
What can i do if i do not like the judge or commissioner that is assigned to my case? Do you have a case where you do not like the commissioner or judge and want your case to be heard in front of a different judicial officer? It is common when a judicial officer does not rule in your favor or you feel that they are biased towards the opposing…
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Criminal Defense Attorneys and Self-Representation
Can i represent myself in my criminal case? What can an experienced criminal defense lawyer do for me? You need a qualified and aggressive criminal defense attorney to fight for you and your freedom. Call WALLIN & KLARICH 24 hours a day 7 days a week at 1-888-749-0034 or find us online at . You can represent yourself - although it is not a good idea. Criminal defense is a…
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California Drug and Weapons Charges Prompts Pat Down Legality Dispute
When you are facing drug charges you need the legal representation of highly qualified criminal defense lawyers to help you win your case. Tyree Christopher Collier was denied his motion to suppress evidence on Thursday, September 18, 2008 and plead guilty to concealed firearm charges in California. Collier was the passenger in a car that was pulled over in a routine traffic stop in Los Angeles County. The Deputy Sheriff,…
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Public Criminal Defense Attorneys Overworked
Public defender caseloads go through the roof and Supreme Court to set minimum standards for public defenders It was reported in the Los Angeles Daily Journal that the Supreme Court of Nevada is stepping in to do their best to try to improve the quality of criminal defense attorney representation that those accused of crimes receive when appointed a public defender. The average caseload for a public defendant is 364…
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Criminal Defense Attorney Rights Relating to Client Perjury
What is a criminal defense attorney to do when the attorney believes that their client may "lie" when he or she testifies? A criminal defense attorney has an obligation to present his clients defense aggressively and at all times to make certain that his clients' rights are protected. Many lawyers believe that they have an ethical obligation to withdraw from the defense of their client if they believe that their…
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California Traffic Lawyers can Take on “Eye in the Sky”
The California Highway Patrol utilizes fixed wing aircraft to nail speeders on highways. The California Department of Transportation painted "mile markers" on the highways to assist the CHP pilot in ascertaining the speed of the vehicle. These markers are large white lines that run perpendicular to the solid white emergency lane. You will see these markers shortly after passing the "Patrolled by Aircraft" sign. The pilot utilizes a stop watch…
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DMV Hearing 10-Day-Rule: How to Save Your License
DUI-DMV hearing and the "10-Day-Rule": Save your driving privilege by calling a DMV lawyer to help you Upon being arrested for DUI in California, the police officer should have taken your California Driver's License and issued you a pink piece of paper, which serves as a temporary 30-day license. After your arrest, you or your attorney has only 10 days to contact the DMV and request a California DMV Hearing…
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Alternative Sentencing in the Future for Burglary, Theft and Other Charges
Drug programs may be a new alternative to jail time for felony burglary, felony grand theft and other offenses if new law passes A California ballot measure that purports to help drug offenders is being opposed by virtually every law enforcement organization in the state. Proposition 5, The Nonviolent Offender Rehabilitation Act of 2008 (NORA) allows drug users arrested for "non-violent" felonies including domestic violence, child abuse, commercial burglary, identity…
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