A common question we encounter in consultations with new clients is whether there is a way to avoid prison after they are charged with residential burglary under California Penal Code 459 PC. The crime of burglary is described as entering a residential or commercial structure with the intent to c...
In California, a DUI causing death could be charged as a Penal Code 187 PC “Watson” murder, Penal Code 192(c) vehicular manslaughter, or Penal Code 192(b) involuntary manslaughter. For the past 30 years, I've been defending people who have been involved in accidents that have caused the death of ...
I've done thousands of DUI cases over the last 30 years, and probably one of the worst things that can happen is that you are involved in an accident. Of course, there's a sliding scale on that. There are minor accidents involving nobody – just crashing to the curb or a light pole or some bushes...
DMV hearings go hand in hand if you're arrested for a DUI under California Vehicle Code 23152 VC in Los Angeles. The DMV, the Department of Motor Vehicles, basically controls the person's driver's license, so they're going to be the enforcement arm of the courts as it relates to the person's lic...
Since they started, I've handled these California Penal Code 236.1 PC sex trafficking cases. One of the biggest reasons they're being prosecuted at such a vast rate is because (1) there are so many of these crimes going on and (2) because of the internet and social media. Prosecutors, police, and...
Many people who have federal cases and are charged with a crime and will end up having to plead guilty are interested in what exactly happens at the plea. First and foremost, you will sign a plea agreement typically with the government. You can certainly do an open plea with the court, but you us...
More and more, people are being charged with California Penal Code 664/187 attempted murder in Los Angeles County and surrounding counties. If you or a loved one is charged with attempted murder, you want to get the best attorney you can find. Because, if it's attempted premeditated murder, you ...
Murder is the most serious crime known to man, and if you or a loved one is charged with murder, you want to get the best attorney possible. So, I thought I'd give some information regarding what I perceive as the best murder defense attorney since I've been handling murder cases now for 30 years...
Many people are arrested for a California theft crime charge in Los Angeles, whether it be working for some business and you steal, or you go to the store, and you steal, you get a ticket and get arrested, you have to post bail, and now your whole future is on the line. The reason your whole futu...
Domestic violence cases are plentiful in Los Angeles County because so many people live here. You have individuals who become angry with each other, resort to violence, and now you've got a domestic violence case. If you or your loved one is looking down the barrel of a conviction and possible ja...
Unfortunately, a segment of our population ends up getting prosecuted for murder and is facing the rest of its life in prison. If you get a second-degree murder related to a DUI, you're looking at 15 to life, and then you've got the added problem of after you serve 85% of 15 years, the parole bo...
Many sex crimes are premised on some intoxication charge related to drugs or alcohol. Someone meets another person, they both drink alcohol, they use drugs, and the woman ends up having sex with the man. They wake up the following day, and all of a sudden, the man is being charged with a sex cri...
Many people are out there looking for an attorney to help their loved ones in trouble. They're doing their research. They're checking on law firms. They're making phone calls. The best way to help them is to find the best criminal defense attorney you possibly can. That attorney will know wha...
When you're charged with a California sex crime and dealing with how you're going to handle the situation, it's terrifying, and you're going to want to find someone you consider one of the best sex crime defense attorneys. That's why I'm posting this article because if you don't have the best, y...
Of course, the answer to this question is yes, it can. But, don't be fooled by these attorneys who are claiming they can dismiss DUIs at will because most of the time, if you get arrested for a DUI, you're going to have to deal with it. It's not just going to get dismissed. As you probably know...
When I meet with clients who are charged or have been arrested for a sex crime, we sit down in my office, and we pretty much go over what happened related to their arrest and what type of evidence the police might have been able to gather related to the offense. We will also discuss why they got ...
This is a good question, especially for someone looking for an attorney. I hear many potential clients and people who become clients ask how different lawyers are charging different prices. The answer to that question is not just one particular answer. First off, you've got to look at the skill...
I start by saying potential defenses because not every defense applies to every case. I get very frustrated when I hear people call in and say; I talked to this law firm and I spoke to this attorney, and they told me about these defenses. I ask, but do they relate to your case? In other words, ...
There are many things that I could say in this area, having practiced criminal defense now in Los Angeles for nearly 30 years. But I think I'm going to break it down into three things. First, we'll look at the District Attorney's office and how their office is run related to dealing with crimina...
This is an interesting question because you were driving under the influence, and death occurred; it doesn't necessarily mean that you can be held responsible for the death. It gets into what we call in the legal field a causation issue. In other words, are you the one that caused the death? Som...
This is a good question because anybody who has been arrested or their loved one has been arrested, and they're trying to find an attorney and want to know what the price is going to be and how the lawyer is going to decide exactly what they're going to charge for their services. I can give you a...
These are probably some of the worst situations for DUIs in California because the biggest fear for police, prosecutors, and judges is that somebody will drink alcohol, drive, kill, or seriously injure somebody. Often, the people who are getting injured are within the vehicle of the driving perso...
If You're Charged with a Criminal Case in Los Angeles, Should You Hire a Large Law Firm or a Solo Lawyer? Many people who get arrested and charged with crimes in LA county set out to find a criminal defense attorney, but they don't know how to look, where to start, who to hire, and what makes sen...
If you've been arrested and charged with a crime, you've either posted bail or been cited out with a ticket to appear in court. You must get a criminal defense attorney right away, so you have an idea of what you're facing at the initial appearance. First, what's typically going to happen is your...
There's a whole host of potential punishments that can befall someone who is convicted of a sex crime in the state of California. First, you could have to register as a sex offender. There's now a three-tier system to register certain crimes for ten years. Those are the less serious sex crimes....
