Reckless Driving Penalties and Defenses | PC 23103
Reckless Driving Penalties and Defenses | PC 23103
Reckless Driving Penalties and Defenses | PC 23103 Reckless driving is a serious offense in California, and can result in severe penalties if convicted. This article will give an overview of what reckless driving is and the possible consequences if you are found guilty. We will also discuss possible defenses and how a defense attorney can help. According to California Vehicle Code 23103, reckless driving is the willful or wanton…
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Drug Possession Defense | PC 11350
Drug Possession Defense | PC 11350 If you or someone you know has been charged with drug possession in California, it's important to understand the laws and potential defenses available. In this document, we will provide an overview of drug possession defense under PC 11350. Choosing Wallin & Klarich to represent your case puts you in a better position to receive the best outcome for your case. We have over…
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Self-Defense Laws: When Can You Use Force To Protect Yourself?
Self-Defense Laws: When Can You Use Force To Protect Yourself? Self-defense is a legal concept that allows you to use reasonable force to protect yourself from harm. In the state of California, self-defense laws are specifically outlined in the penal code and can be used as a defense for certain crimes. So when exactly can you use self-defense to protect yourself in California? The answer is not as clear cut…
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Top 5 Most Common Crimes In Los Angeles
Top 5 Most Common Crimes in Los Angeles In recent years, Los Angeles has seen a rise in crimes all across the board including property crimes and violent crimes. Because of this upward trend, the Los Angeles Police Department has put more effort into making arrests for these crimes in an effort to curb the City’s crime rates. If you have been arrested and charged with a crime, it is…
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8 New California Laws that Went Into Effect Jan. 1, 2017
In 2016, California Governor Jerry Brown signed nearly 1,000 pieces of legislation into law. Many of these new laws went into effect Jan. 1, 2017. Here are eight new California laws you need to know about. No More Bullet Buttons (PC 30515, 30900, 30680) Assault rifles, semi-automatic pistols and other guns that did not have fixed magazines and instead could be reloaded by using the tip of a bullet or…
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Party Foul: Can a Judge Order You to Stop Partying?
Nyjah Huston is just 21 years old and already is at the top of his profession. Huston is one of the world’s top professional skaters. Armed with an income from competitions and a slew of corporate sponsors like Nike, Huston bought a $2.7-million mansion in San Juan Capistrano in 2013, as well as a skate park in San Clemente. He is young, successful, and invites his friends to share in…
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Was Sean Penn’s Meeting with El Chapo a Crime?
In one of the stranger bits of news to start 2016, Sean Penn, the Academy Award-winning actor and director, secretly met with and interviewed one of the world’s most wanted fugitives, Joaquín Archivaldo Guzmán Loera, aka “El Chapo.” Guzmán is the head of the Sinaloa drug cartel, one of the largest criminal organizations in Mexico. Mexican actress Kate del Castillo arranged the interview after the drug lord approached her about…
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