Should I Pay my Ticket or Fight it in California?
Only a bunch of people have been able to avoid a traffic ticket during their driving experience. But for most of us, we’ve had to deal with flashing lights in our rearview mirror due to excessive speeding, failure to yield, or other traffic violations. Paying a traffic ticket in California and avoiding a court date [...]
How Does the Charge of Murder Differ from Manslaughter in California?
Loss of human life can never be justified. However, manslaughter and murder exist in law; in an attempt to make room for natural failings and human nature. The two crimes are both unlawful but differ in several ways. The way of proving, defenses, and penalties are the main aspects that differentiate murder from manslaughter. Based [...]
How Does a Felony Differ From a Misdemeanor?
Criminal conduct in California is punished with permanent loss of freedoms or temporary punishments, hefty or smaller fines, and long or short jail terms. Many people accused of crimes find it challenging to differentiate a misdemeanor from a felony. Understanding the nature of the case you are dealing with can help you prepare more adequately. [...]
How Long Do I Have to Wait Before I Can Get My Record Expunged in CA?
Most ex-convicts desire a clean start at life, and it is not fair to get constant reminders of a mistake made years ago. Expungement is an excellent way to keep a past criminal record away from several people. It is hard to determine precisely how long it can take the court to expunge your records [...]
What Are Possible Penalties for Vandalism in California?
In California, committing acts of vandalism and being charged can result in a variety of punishments primarily based on the dollar amount of the damage done. As vandalism lawyers in Orange County, we can tell you this crime results in less than $400 worth of damage will usually be a misdemeanor charge, but you still [...]
What is a White-Collar Crime in California?
The actual term “white-collar crime” goes back to the 1930s and was generally used when prosecuting non-violent crimes that did not fit criminal law definitions at the time. Back then, they may not have been prosecuted as vigorously as crimes committed with violence or harm to another. Today the definition is somewhat the same and [...]
Can I Withdraw a Guilty Plea in Orange County?
If you or a loved one is a defendant in a California criminal case and decide to plead guilty, the judge will give a sentence based on the plea agreement reached. But sometimes, you may feel like the terms of the plea are unfair, or perhaps new evidence has surfaced. You may think that convictions [...]
Can I be Charged with Kidnapping a Family Member?
Unless you prove your good intentions, taking or hiding a family member from their legal custodian is considered a crime in California. Even in joint-custody situations, you can be incriminated for maliciously denying the other parent their visitation or custody rights, according to the California Penal Code Section 278.5. If they are adults, using intimidation, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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