In the first jury I did in the early 1990s, my client was charged with California Health and Safety Code 11351 HS possession and sale of drugs, and she was facing jail time. Her most significant problem was working out a deal with the prosecutors. Even though they did have some evidence against her that she had kids, she could...
Several years ago, I had a client who was charged with California Penal Code 664/261 PC attempted rape, and he was facing 20+ years in prison because he had a prior strike on his record. He swore up and down that he was innocent and not taking any deals, even though if he lost, he was probably looking at triple the time...
Recently, I was defending my client in a jury trial with multiple defendants, and he and the other defendants were all charged with California Penal Code 187 PC murder. I’m not going to get into all of the details and facts of the case so I can protect my client’s identity, but suffice it to say, there was one shooter in the case...
I tell these stories because I've been doing domestic violence cases now for over 30 years, defending my clients. Many of my clients have been improperly charged because of facts and details that are either not true or exaggerated or in a situation where the police have not gotten all the information. They've only taken...
For those people whose relatives or family members are charged with California Penal Code 207 PC kidnapping, you're looking for answers and are trying to find an attorney who can help. A lot of the abduction charges these days carry life. So, if you're convicted of Penal Code 209, aggravated kidnapping, you face a life sentence...
Recently I had a client who was charged with California Penal Code 261 PC rape and facing many years in prison. He had met somebody on the road and got together with them at their apartment. They had drunk alcohol, and within days after they had sex, he was being accused of PC 261 rape. I took the case to trial in Pomona...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Let’s review what you can expect if you are arrested for bringing a gun into the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). When it comes to getting guns or weapons through TSA into the airport, you can expect that you will either be arrested and given a court date or they will provide you with a citation with a court...
If you or a loved one is charged with California Penal Code 664/187 PC attempted murder in Los Angeles County, you’re probably in one of the 30 courts and looking for an attorney to assist you. I’ve been doing this now for over 30 years. I’ve handled many cases just like the one you or your loved one faces...
I’ve handled many California Penal Code 187 PC murder cases over a 30+ year career and successfully defended many clients. These cases are not easy to win because the best investigators and prosecutors are usually assigned to a murder case because a life was lost. We first need to see whether your case...
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...
What can cause you to go to prison for a California Penal Code 459 PC first-degree residential burglary case in Los Angeles County? People are increasingly being charged with residential burglary throughout LA County. Many find themselves in the unenviable position of staring down a state prison sentence...
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...
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...
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...
Let’s review the best defense strategy if you have been charged with a California domestic violence case while going through a divorce in Los Angeles. A considerable percentage of my clients come in who have been arrested and are going to be prosecuted for domestic violence and are also going through a divorce...
For those teachers who face the wrong end of a California domestic violence case, you’re concerned about your teaching credentials and all the other things that people who get arrested for domestic violence are concerned about. For example, going to jail, having a criminal record, and many other things can...
