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Criminal Defenses for Assault with a Deadly Weapon Cases

Posted by Ronald D. Hedding | Sep 20, 2023 | 0 Comments

If you or a loved one is charged with California Penal Code 245(a)(a) PC assault with a deadly weapon, you want to put the best strategy together you can. I’ve been defending these cases for over 30 years, and I’ve seen all of the angles that can be utilized in an assault with a deadly weapon case. First, you have to have...

Defense of Celebrities Charged with Domestic Violence

Posted by Ronald D. Hedding | Jun 21, 2023 | 0 Comments

I’ve been defending celebrities for over 30 years in Los Angeles, and when it comes to domestic violence cases, you must get an attorney with experience in this area. In other words, they defended celebrities before, had success, know about keeping things private, and know how to navigate through a particular...

Defending Domestic Violence Charges in Los Angeles Courts

Posted by Ronald D. Hedding | Jun 21, 2023 | 0 Comments

Let’s review what you should know if you’ve been arrested for domestic violence and will appear in the Los Angeles Superior Court. In my opinion, domestic violence is one of the more common charges filed in LA County, and knowing the strategy before going in is crucial. I’ve been doing this now for 30 years...

Defense of Domestic Violence Charges for Professionals

Posted by Ronald D. Hedding | Jun 19, 2023 | 0 Comments

If you hold a professional license and you’re charged with a domestic violence case in Los Angeles, you’ve come to the right place. You must adequately defend yourself against the domestic violence charge because it can be the basis for losing your professional license, whether you be a doctor, a lawyer...

Avoid Prison If Charged with Assault with a Deadly Weapon?

Posted by Ronald D. Hedding | May 19, 2023 | 0 Comments

Let’s review whether you can avoid prison and a strike if you’re charged with California Penal Code 245(a)(1) assault with a deadly weapon. This is a severe charge. It’s considered a strike under the California Three Strikes Law if you get convicted of assault with a deadly weapon.  Having been practicing for 30 years...

Chances of Getting Bail Set in a Murder Case

Posted by Ronald D. Hedding | May 01, 2023 | 0 Comments

Regarding California Penal Code 187 PC murder cases, the typical bail in Los Angeles County and across California is 2 million dollars.  As far as the answer as to whether or not that bail or a lower or a higher bail will be set, the answer is yes.  Better than nine times out of 10, I would say that the judge has to...

Second-Degree Murder in California

Posted by Ronald D. Hedding | Apr 28, 2023 | 0 Comments

For those people who are charged with California Penal Code 187 PC second-degree murder, they’re facing a sentence of 15 to life.  If they’re charged with additional charges on top of the second-degree murder or any enhancements, they may face more than a 15-to-life charge. For example, if you shoot...

First-Degree Murder in California

Posted by Ronald D. Hedding | Apr 27, 2023 | 0 Comments

Those people who are charged with first-degree murder are facing a minimum sentence of 25 to life if convicted.  I say minimum sentence because many times in these murder cases, there are other cases or special allegations that are added against the person. For example, firing a weapon and striking somebody...

How to Get the Best Result in a Murder Case?

Posted by Ronald D. Hedding | Apr 04, 2023 | 0 Comments

If you or a loved one is charged with California Penal Code 187 PC murder, your best option is to hire the best criminal defense attorney you can find.  I often see the family looking for a lawyer because the person charged with the murder is in custody, has limited access to a phone, makes calls, and can...

When is a Criminal Threat a Crime?

Posted by Ronald D. Hedding | Mar 27, 2023 | 0 Comments

California Penal Code 422 PC controls the criminal threats area, which can be filed as a felony or a misdemeanor. If someone does threaten to kill another person, and it looks like they can do it, and an average person will be scared based on the threat, then you can bet that the prosecutors will file that charge...

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