An LA Times article “New Evidence Wins Man His Freedom” published October 20, 2001, details the victory of a Santa Ana patron who was wrongly accused of a street robbery. Richard Eddie Perez was a victim of coincidences. A victim spotted Perez on the street and pointed him out saying that he was the man…
Michael Green, from Cleveland, Ohio was an employee at the Cleveland clinic, when he was accused and convicted of raping a Nurse. He was found innocent after a washcloth found on the crime scene was tested for his DNA. He served 13 years out of the 20 to 50 year prison term before being found…
Do you have a case where you are stuck with a straight felony? Check again, you may have a “stealth wobbler” on your hands. We all know of Penal Code 17(b) reducing wobblers from felonies to misdemeanors, but many people don’t know about Penal Code 18(b), introducing the “stealth wobbler.” Now, if you would have…
An article published in the Los Angeles Times printed March 16, 2001, details an account of a convicted rapist, who was innocent. His sister put herself through law school to work on her brother’s case. Waters was sentenced to life in prison in 1983, however, after serving 20 years in prison for murder in the…
This guest post is about how a DUI attorney in Orange County bribed a cop to pass a field sobriety test to avoid getting arrested for a DUI. Crazy right? Well read on to learn how a cop can help you pass a DUI field sobriety test. Crazy to think that an established DUI attorney…
Your LA County DUI Lawyer Must Explain These to You. I’ve recently wrote on my blog about the three areas you should quiz your Orange County DUI Lawyer on. These questions apply to LA County, Riverside, and whatever other counties you are in. The science of DUI is the same no matter where you go. You…
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The Law Offices of Mark A. Gallagher recently represented a defendant who received a Victorville red light camera citation. The alleged violation occurred at the intersection of Bear Valley Road and Industrial Boulevard. The evidence acquired from discovery showed the yellow light was too short for state standards and therefore this Victorville red light camera…
Civil Recovery Demand Letters Some people are surprised to learn that California has a “Civil Recovery” statue on the books for shoplifting or petty theft cases, section PC §490.5(b). California Penal Code section 490.5(b) provides that retailers can recover between $50 and $500 dollars from an individual accused of shoplifting even in the…
Why Should I Get My Record Expunged Under Penal Code 1203.4? California Penal Code 12o3.4 provides you an opportunity to get your record expunged. A California “expungement” is really a misnomer because to “expunge” means to wipe out or erase. Under Penal Code 1203.4 your record is not erased, but it is cleaned up. A…
Guest Post By: Christopher J McCann To Share Some Weird, Strange & Crazy Laws In California That You Won’t Believe Still Exist. Getting a driver’s license in California or in any state is a privilege and not a right. There is an education base that needs to be the foundation for knowing the rules of…
