Recent Blog Posts in 2011

Brent Darrin Zubek, 43, was charged with killing two people in Chatsworth, then opening fire on police. Zubek is scheduled to be arraigned on December 28, 2001 for the shooting deaths of John David Lee, 40, and Oletta Jean Williams, 28, which occurred on August 12, 2011.

Zubek was charged on August 24 with six counts of assault with a firearm on a peace officer and one count each of being a felon with a gun and carrying a loaded, stolen firearm. Zubek has also been convicted of federal bank robbery back in 1993.

The charges include a special circumstance allegation of multiple murders, which could make Zubek eligible for the death penalty.

Murder charges have serious consequences and a conviction may result in lifetime imprisonment or even the death penalty.

Our Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorneys are aggressive and experienced. We have dealt with high profile cases such as murder and we fight persistently on our clients behalf.

Our defense lawyers in L.A. have a combined 75 years of experience and our legal skill and strategy qualify us to competently and adequately represent you.

If you are facing murder charges or any other criminal charges, contact our Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorneys and set up a free face to face consultation.

Brandon McInerney , 17, had fatally shot a classmate who was gay in the back of the head when he was 14 in 2008 at Oxnard middle School.

 A sentence was issued a month after McInerney pleaded guilty to second degree murder and voluntary manslaughter. McInerney pleaded guilty after a mistrial was declared so the prosecutors decided not to go forth with a second trial.

McInerney has been sentenced to 21 years in prison and will not get out until he is 39 years old.

Being charged with homicide, whether it is murder, voluntary manslaughter, or involuntary manslaughter is extremely serious and can result in life altering consequences.

Our Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorneys have dealt with high profile cases such as murder and we aggressively and persistently fight for our clients from beginning to end. We do everything we possibly can to protect our client's legal rights and freedom.

If you or someone you know happens to be facing a crime, whether it is murder, assault, battery, drug crimes, theft crimes, DUIs, do not hesitate or waste anytime and contact our experienced, well seasoned, well known, and well respected criminal defense lawyers in L.A. and set up a free face to face consultation.

Bobby Angel Alvarez, 27, from Riverside was convicted Friday December 9, 2011 of four felonies that came about from a 2008 bar fight that involved a bartender being attacked with brass knuckles at Mutt Lynch's in Newport Beach.

 He was found guilty of two felonies of assault with a deadly weapon other than a firearm, felony battery with serious bodily injury and possession of a deadly weapon.

Alvarex and his friend, Richard Anthony Fuentes, 28, were both accused of attacking a bartender at a bar. Alvarez smashed a beer bottle on the bartender's head and then punched him with brass knuckles.

Fuentes was accused of punching the man in the face, breaking a pool stick, then swinging it around at people.

Fuentes was found not guilty on three similar felony counts.

Felony charges are very serious and have severe consequences. Our Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorneys have the experience in handling criminal cases ranging from murder to assault to battery to DUIs to white collar crimes.

We are well known and well respected by judge sand prosecutors all throughout Los Angeles County. Our Los Angeles Lawyers are aggressive in our defense and we do everything we can to get our clients the best possible results.

If you or someone you know is facing a crime, state or federal, contact our L.A. Criminal Defense Attorneys and set up a free face t face consultation.

Virginia Valdez ,69, from Palm Springs woman was accused of attempting to cut off her husband's penis with a pair of large scissors. She failed to get the job done but caused treatable injuries to her husband's genital area.

The couple had been married for 32 years and the actual cause of the dispute remains unknown.

Valdez was charged with mayhem, assault with a deadly weapon and felony domestic violence. She was released Sunday December 4, 2011 on $100,000 bond and faces a court hearing next month.

Being charged with a crime can be stressful and overwhelming. Our Los Angeles Defense Attorneys understand the stress our clients go through and that is why we do everything we can to get the best possible results.

With our combined 75 years of experience and aggressive legal strategy we guarantee our persistent and competent representation for our clients.

Our Los Angeles Defense Lawyers are well known and well respected all throughout Los Angeles County. Our credentials are unmatched and we are persistent in defending our clients against a crime.

If you or someone you know is facing a state or federal crime, contact our Defense Lawyers in L.A. and set up a free face to face consultation.

William Gallardo, 32, and Joseph Rakisits, 29, were arrested on Friday November 4, 2011 as burglary suspects. They were arrested near a residence they allegedly burglarized in Palmdale, California.    

The victim was walking his dog when he noticed a U-Haul truck stuck in the dirt in a vacant lot that backed up to his property.

The two men approached the victim and asked if he would help them get their vehicle out of the hole they had dug. It was then that the victim noticed his chain-link fence had been cut and quite a few of his items in the back of the suspects U-Haul truck.

The victim called the police and the two suspects were arrested.

To be convicted of burglary the prosecution must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the person being charged entered a structure with the intent to commit a theft crime.  

As your theft crime defense attorney  our duty to you is to fight on your behalf and assert any and all defenses applicable to your case.

Our Los Angeles Theft Crime Defense Attorneys have a combined 75 years of experience and we are well known and well respected all throughout Los Angeles.

If you are facing burglary charges, contact our theft crime lawyers in Los Angeles and set up a free face to face consultation. We will help you get your matter under control.

Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Yvette Verestegui sentenced Felix to five years' probation, 30 days' CalTrans work, a one-year suspended jail sentence, counseling and sex therapy classes.

A conviction of first degree murder bears very harsh penalties, and for this reason it is important that you have the proper legal representation. If you or someone you know is being accused of murder  contact our office today at (818) 986-2092. The criminal defense attorneys at the  Hedding law firm have an extensive amount of experience with these types of cases and will work hard to get the best possible outcome for your unique case.

Trial opens for Leroy Bragg, 35, a Hawthorne pimp, who is being charged with human trafficking of a minor, soliciting and pandering of a minor, burglary, kidnapping and vulgar acts on a child.

Bragg who calls himself "Snipe King" had his street name tattooed across the chest of a teenage runaway he allegedly forced to work for him. (King Snipe's Bitch).

The defense opposed stating that no evidence supports kidnapping and other charges.

He is accused of forcing two runaway teenage girls to work for him as prostitutes in the streets and motels of Los Angeles and Orange County.

One of the girls, a then-14-year-old from Upland, was snatched off the streets of South Los Angeles by Bragg and taken to his apartment and after smoking and drinking, she ended up having sex with Bragg and started prostituting.

Bragg was arrested Sept. 28, 2010, after a foot chase through backyards near his Hawthorne apartment.

He was being held on $1.3 million bail.

As trial opens, the defense claims that there is no piece of evidence to support the girls' allegations.

As a "third-striker," he faces up to life in prison if convicted,

When you are facing criminal charges, the prosecution has the burden of proof to prove your guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. All the evidence and allegations have to line up beyond a reasonable doubt.

As criminal defense attorneys, we are here to contest all the evidence and oppose the allegations that lack evidentiary support.

We have the experience; we have the credentials; and we have the knowledge.

Our Lawyers in L.A. have unmatched credentials and we have handled thousands of criminal cases and have seen great results.

Our Los Angeles crime attorneys will help you get your criminal matter under control and we will strive to get you the best results possible.

Contact our attorneys in L.A. and set up a free face to face consultation.

Matthew Cory Hudson, 21, was arrested for allegedly struck and hit a 12 year  old boy skateboarding.

According to the investigation, Hudson was speeding down a residential street in his 2001 Chevy Camaro on the evening of Sunday September 4, 2011 when he struck 12 year old Jonathan Olagues who was on his skateboard on his way home from a barbecue.

He was pronounced dead at the scene. 

After the collision, Hudson did not stop. The Rialto police spotted the Camaro and began a chase until they realized that it would be too dangerous to continue the case because Hudson was driving recklessly along a crowded street.
Back at the scene of the accident, the license plate of the Camaro was found. The next morning, Hudson went to the police station to report his Camaro stolen but due to inconsistencies in his statements, Hudson was put under arrest on suspicion of vehicular homicide in the hit and run of the 12 year old boy and gross negligence.

Vehicular manslaughter is a serious offense and can result in long term incarceration. If charged as a misdemeanor then you will be looking at up to 1 year in jail and if it is charged as a felony you could be facing an even longer term of up to ten years in a state prison. In addition, you will also face large fines, probation, driver's license suspension, driving school and community service 

At Hedding Law Firm, our defense attorneys have a combined 75 years of experience and have handled numerous amounts of criminal cases all throughout Los Angeles County.

Our lawyers in L.A. have the experience and knowledge to effectively represent you. Our client's best interest is our top priority.

If you or someone you know is being charged with a hit and run, vehicular manslaughter, or any other crime, contact our Los Angeles defense attorneys and set up a free face to face consultation. 

El Segundo. Police are asking for the public's help to identify a man who posed as a UPS worker and attempted to rob a business.

An unknown man posed as a UPS worker and attempted to rob a business.

The crime occurred about 4:50 p.m. on Tuesday August 30, 2011 in the 100 block of Center Street in El Segundo. The man entered a cell phone distribution center pretending to be delivering a package. As he handed an employee an empty package, he allegedly drew a handgun from his waistband.

The man then told the victim to lie down on the ground and as he was going to the back of the warehouse, the victim ran upstairs and locked himself in his office.

The man thought the victim left the building and therefore, so did he.

The man was described as Latino, 23 to 27 years old, 5 feet 4 inches tall, 160 to 170 pounds. He wore a UPS uniform shirt. The handgun was believed to be a large-caliber semi-automatic pistol. He communicated with other suspects in a U-Haul truck.

Robbery is a serious felony and considered a strike under the California three strikes law. Attempted robbery is a serious crime as well and you may face jail time and excessive fines if convicted of either robbery or attempted robbery.

At Hedding Law Firm, our  Los Angeles lawyers have the knowledge and experience to defend you if you are facing criminal charges. The court system can be intimidating and overwhelming and that is where our defense attorneys step in and take the stress off your shoulders.

If you or someone you know is being charged with attempted robbery, robbery, or any other crime contact our lawyers in L.A. and set up a free face to face consultation.

Javaris Crittenton, 23, a onetime Los Angeles Lakers player wanted in an Atlanta slaying. It is alleged that he is now in California.

Authorities allege that Crittenton fatally shot Jullian Jones on August19, 2011 in the woman's driveway in Atlanta.

Crittenton had reported that he was robbed of some jewelry prior to the shooting. He might have mistaken Jones for the thief when he opened fire from his vehicle as he drive by.

Jones was struck in the leg and later died during surgery. Two men with Jones fled and were not injured, and investigators now believe one of those men was the intended target.

The FBI told the Associated Press on Sunday that it was trying to locate the former basketball player in California but would not be more specific.

Crittenton was drafted by the Lakers in 2007 but traded his rookie year.

If Crittenton is found, he is likely to be charged with murder or a lesser offense. The charge of murder is the highest crime and faces penalties that are extremely harsh.

If one is facing murder charges, an experienced and aggressive defense attorney is vital. Murder charges are treated very seriously and with high level of resources.

That's where our Los Angeles Lawyers at  Hedding Law Firm come in. we have a combined 75 years of experience and our credentials are simply unmatched.

See for yourself. Contact our  attorneys in L.A. and set up a free face to face consultation.

We handle both federal and state criminal cases.

Hung Trong Do, 34, pleaded guilty in May to robbing a woman at gunpoint while she was caring for six children. He broke into the house as the victim was feeding a baby and had 5 other children around the house. Do pointed his semiautomatic and demanded money.

As the victim was giving Do money, her husband came home and as he was having an altercation with Do, the victim had an opportunity to call the police.

Do pleaded guilty to felony first-degree robbery, first-degree residential burglary, possession of a firearm by a felon and two counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm.

Do escaped but was later found by Irvine police lingering near an apartment complex; a police dog found the gun in nearby bushes.

Do has two previous strike convictions for a 1996 attempted murder and a 2008 residential burglary. He was also convicted in 2005 for possession of a firearm.

Do has now been convicted of his third strike for the armed robbery and was sentenced to 22 years in stat person on Thursday August 25, 2011.

A robbery is considered a serious felony and a strike under the California three strikes law. If you have been charged with robbery or armed robbery it is very important to obtain a defense lawyer that is knowledgeable, experienced, and aggressive in what he does.

Our Los Angeles criminal defense lawyers have a combined 75 years of experience and we have handled thousands of cases all throughout Los Angeles County, including robbery.

We strive to get you the best results possible and the minimum penalties.

Contact our  lawyers in L.A. and set up a free face to face consultation.  

Omar Rivera, 34, was taken into custody on Tuesday August 23, 2011 at his home in the 14900 block of Halldale Avenue in Gardena after police received an anonymous tip that he allegedly was in a hit and run crash that killed a Jeanny Rojo Mabunay, 43 year old woman.

At the police station, Rivera admitted that he left the scene of the accident.

Rivera's damaged silver 2002 Honda Accord was impounded as evidence.

Witnesses told police that a motorist in a gray Honda Civic or Accord hit her at high speed. The motorist had been driving erratically, police said.

Rivera was booked at the Gardena jail on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter and leaving the scene of an accident; there is no information as to whether he was drinking at the time.

Rivera has a history of DUI arrests and driving offenses:

In 2000, he was convicted at the Inglewood courthouse of leaving the scene of an accident and suspicion for possessing marijuana while driving.

In April 2010, Rivera was convicted at the Airport courthouse of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. That same month he was found guilty of possession of methamphetamine.

Records also show he had numerous citations for driving with a revoked license.

A criminal record can be a blockage in your life. Our defense attorneys at Hedding Law Firm are here to defend you and help you if you are facing any criminal charges such as DUI, hit and run, vehicular manslaughter.

Criminal charges can result in excessive fines, jail time, probation, community service. Our Los Angeles defense lawyers are here to strive to get you the best results possible.

Contact our defense  attorney in L.A. and set up a free face to face consultation.