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About The SoCal Law Network

Our lawyers understand the criminal court process in this county inside and out, and are well prepared to take on your case to obtain the best outcome possible. Hiring a defense attorney from outside of the county will not be as beneficial to you, since they will not have the knowledge of the unique Orange County courts that The SoCal Law Network provides to clients.

What Happens at an Arraignment in California?

It isn’t difficult to be accused of a crime in California. More than 1.1 million arrests were made in this state in 2019. If you are placed under arrest in Orange County or anywhere else in southern California, your first priority is contacting an Orange County arraignment attorney. After someone is arrested, that person’s first [...]

By | September 15th, 2020|Criminal Defense|0 Comments

Can I Be Charged With a Drug Crime if I am in the Car With Someone Who Has Drugs?

You can be charged with drug possession if illegal substances are found in your vehicle, whether they belong to you or not. Even if you were unaware that the drugs were present, the police could still charge you. This is possible because of a legal concept called Constructive Possession. Remember, every case’s details are different, [...]

By | August 15th, 2020|Drug Crimes|0 Comments

If You Believe You Have Been Racially Profiled by the Police

Everyone engages in profiling. When we purchase a car or a home, we seek particular traits and qualities in that car or home. But if you are charged with a crime on the basis of racial profiling, you need to speak to an Orange County criminal defense attorney as quickly as possible. If you’ve ever [...]

By | July 15th, 2020|Criminal Defense|0 Comments

Can I be Charged With a Crime for My Activity on Social Media?

The rise and development of social media has made it possible for us to communicate with people, ideas and groups all across the globe. We can follow the lives of celebrities, gain insights into the lives and homes of others, and find new friends with common interests on the other side of the world. Sadly, [...]

By | June 15th, 2020|Criminal Defense|0 Comments

Search Warrants: What Are They and When Are They Required?

Search warrants authorize law enforcement officers to search for specific items at a specific time and in a specific location, and to seize those items. If you are targeted with a search warrant in southern California, you will need the services of an Orange County criminal defense attorney. When do California judges issue search warrants? [...]

By | May 15th, 2020|Criminal Defense|0 Comments

What Are the Domestic Violence Laws in California?

Incidents of domestic violence happen far too often in California, but false domestic violence charges are also made far too frequently. If you’re charged with a domestic violence crime in California, you must be represented by an Orange County domestic violence defense attorney. In 2018, more than 166,000 incidents of domestic violence were reported to [...]

By | April 15th, 2020|Criminal Defense|0 Comments

What Happens If You Refuse A DUI Chemical Test?

If the police stop you in California for suspicion of DUI (driving under the influence), does the law require you to submit to a field sobriety test? What about a breath exam? If you refuse the test, what can happen? Will you need to speak with an Orange County DUI attorney? These are complicated questions [...]

By | March 15th, 2020|DUI|0 Comments

What You Should Know If Your Child Is A Minor In Possession (MIP)

Nothing is more important than our children, and many of the laws here in California have been crafted to protect them. California’s “minor in possession” (MIP) statute, for example, makes it a crime for anyone under 21 years of age to possess an alcoholic beverage in a public setting. How does the law work, what [...]

By | February 8th, 2020|Criminal Defense|0 Comments

JUVENILES AND AGE STATUS OFFENSES (WHAT PARENTS SHOULD KNOW)

California youths who are 17 and younger are legally considered juveniles. Nothing in this world is more important than your children. What happens if your child is charged with a crime in southern California?  Keep reading, and you’ll learn what every California parent needs to know. When a child age 17 or younger ends up [...]

By | January 24th, 2020|Uncategorized|0 Comments

HOW CRIMINAL LAWYERS DEFEND AGAINST SPECIFIC INTENT CHARGES (AND WHY YOU NEED TO KNOW)

One way that crimes are categorized in the criminal justice system is by an alleged perpetrator’s intent – was it a “specific” intent or a “general” intent? Exactly what is the difference between specific and general intent, and what can that difference mean if you are charged with a crime? If you’ll continue reading, you’ll [...]

By | May 20th, 2019|Criminal Defense|0 Comments