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Best Defenses for Fentanyl Murder Cases

Posted by Ronald D. Hedding | Jan 08, 2024 | 0 Comments

Many people are being charged with Penal Code 187 PC second-degree murder related to Fentanyl deaths across California. When you figure out what precisely the angle is that the prosecutors are using to charge the murder, you will realize what they are doing. They are looking at the fact that somebody died, and...

Domestic Violence During the Holidays

Posted by Ronald D. Hedding | Jan 03, 2024 | 0 Comments

For those people who have been arrested for domestic violence spousal abuse during the holiday season, they want to get an attorney right away to start working on it because of the volatility that sometimes involves the holidays. People drinking too much, getting in fights, and the police are going to be called out in probably...

Defenses to a Hit and Run Involving Death

Posted by Ronald D. Hedding | Oct 30, 2023 | 0 Comments

Many people either have a warrant out for their arrest or are charged with a California Vehicle Code 20001 VC felony hit and run that resulted in death. Typically, we see that a lot of people were intoxicated at the time that they got in the accident. In other words, Vehicle Code 20001 VC is the statute defining felony...

Defenses to a DUI Watson Murder Case

Posted by Ronald D. Hedding | Oct 30, 2023 | 0 Comments

For those people who are charged with a Watson murder, they are facing a 15 to life sentence, and obviously, figuring out a good defense makes sense under the circumstances. “Watson murder,” also known as “DUI murder,” is a type of Penal Code 187 PC second-degree murder in California. It can be charged when...

Steps to Take If You Were Arrested for a DUI

Posted by Ronald D. Hedding | Oct 26, 2023 | 0 Comments

Thousands of people are arrested every month for DUIs in Los Angeles County.  There are so many people on the road.  It’s such a congested area.  Most arrests are made on the weekends because the police are out in force.  A lot of times, they will set up checkpoints.  Other times, they will just wait outside of bars...

Do You Lose Your Driver’s License After a DUI?

Posted by Ronald D. Hedding | Oct 23, 2023 | 0 Comments

Let’s review what the DMV must prove to take your driver’s license away for a California Vehicle Code 23152 VC DUI. For those people who have been arrested for a DUI and their driver’s license taken away by police, it will be sent to the Department of Motor Vehicles, also known as the DMV. They will ultimately...

Best Legal Defenses for DUI in Los Angeles

Posted by Ronald D. Hedding | Oct 17, 2023 | 0 Comments

Those charged with California Vehicle Code 23152 VC DUI are looking for a way to avoid a criminal conviction and the loss of their license. A small percentage of cases can be defended – whether at a jury trial or by way of some motion to say that the police acted illegally or improperly and, therefore, get the case...

What Are the Best Legal Defenses to a Rape Charge?

Posted by Ronald D. Hedding | Oct 16, 2023 | 0 Comments

For those charged with California Penal Code 261 PC rape, several different defenses can be utilized to help you.  I have you come into my office, and we talk about everything. We see whether or not a defense squarely fits your circumstances and whether you could be successful if you took the case to trial or...

What is the Kill Zone Theory by Prosecutors?

Posted by Ronald D. Hedding | Oct 03, 2023 | 0 Comments

Let’s review how best to defend a California Penal Code 664/187 PC attempted murder case based on the kill zone theory by prosecutors. I’ve been handling a lot of attempted murder cases lately in Los Angeles and all over surrounding counties where the prosecutors are attempting to not only convict a defendant...

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...

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