Law & Information
IF YOUR LAWYER KNOWS WHAT HE IS DOING, YOU CAN REMOVE A JUDGE FROM YOUR CASE
There are many reasons why you should hire a lawyer that is familiar with the court and judges where your case is pending. One of the most important reasons for hiring a lawyer experienced with the judge assigned to your case is that if you and your lawyer act quickly, you can have a judge disqualified from your case without having to show any reason. What this means is that…
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Entrapment
Anyone who has watched TV shows like "Law and Order" has probably heard of the term 'entrapment' but might not understand what it really means. Entrapment as a defense is commonly used in situations where someone has been arrested in a sting or vice operation. The standard that must be met for this defense to be successful is very high as it must be shown that the police induced an…
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Sometimes you can beat a case even though it is old
There are several timeline restrictions which law enforcement must abide by. These include the statue of limitations, Serna motions, and your constitutional right to a speedy trial. Each of these restrictions deal with a different part of the criminal process. If law enforcement fails to do their part within the necessary time frame, your case may be dismissed despite the amount of evidence against you. The statue of Limitations deals…
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Merely Misrepresenting Your Identity is not a Crime
A security guard who used to protect numerous celebrities, including Oprah Winfrey, was acquitted of charges that he impersonated a federal agent to gain employment from another celebrity. The recently acquitted man was accused by federal prosecutors of telling an employer that he had previously worked for the Department of Homeland Security. The security firm that he had said this to used to represent such celebrities as Angelina Jolie and…
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IF YOU HAVE TO DO JAIL TIME DO IT IN STYLE AT A PRIVATE JAIL
One of the reasons a client facing a possible jail sentence should hire a highly experienced criminal defense firm to represent them is because we can help them make any possible jail sentence go much easier. In several areas in California, if you are approved by the court you can do your time in a private jail. Why do clients try to do their jail time in a private jail?…
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Wrongfully convicted wants FBI analyst fired
In 2000 a man who spent 12 years in state prison was released after DNA evidence exonerated him. The man was wrongfully convicted of a rape and robbery after a Sheriff's detective in Riverside County fabricated a statement from a witness that placed the man near the scene of the crime. Several years after the man was convicted, a private investigator tracked down the witness who signed a sworn statement…
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SEIZURE OF CARS BY LOCAL CITY ORDINANCES HELD UNCONSTITUTIONAL
In at least 28 cities in California law enforcement can seize and sell your car if they believe that it was being used to sell drugs or to engage in prostitution. These laws have led to a high number of people losing their valuable property. The cities claimed in a recent court of appeals case that they need to have this additional tool (to seize and sell the vehicle) as…
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Death Penalty Investigator Sentenced to Five Years
Kathleen Culhane, a death-penalty investigator, was sentenced to five years in prison for falsifying documents which lead to delays in several executions she investigated. Ms. Culhane admitted to falsifying the statements of former jurors, witnesses, and even a police officer in four death-penalty cases. Although Ms. Culhane says she is not sorry for what she did, her actions have undermined the legal process and hurt those jurors and witnesses whose…
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WHEN YOU ARE AFRAID TO ASK YOUR LAWYER A QUESTION, IT IS TIME TO CHANGE LAWYERS
People often are intimated by lawyers. When many people hire a lawyer, they are often hesitant to ask them critical questions that are on their mind about their case. This is a major mistake. If you are afraid to ask your lawyer a question that you want the answer to, it is time to change lawyers. You can never forget that YOU ARE PAYING THE LAWYER to help you win…
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When you are Arrested
Being arrested can be very traumatic experience. Wallin and Klarich has been representing individuals for over 30 years who have been arrested and charged with a crime. Here are just a few words of advice if you are in that unfortunate situation: 1) Remain silent- I have given the same advice to countless people at lectures I have given and who call me seeking my advice. I give them the…
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