California Criminal Law

California Graffiti Laws

Guest Post By: Christopher J McCann an Orange County Criminal Defense Attorney on How California Graffiti Laws Are Helping Communities In the recent past there have been many cases documented where people have vandalized store fronts, subways, billboards and residential homes with graffiti. Vandals do this action for a number of reasons that include but…

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Exceptions to 977(a): When a Defendant must appear on a California Misdemeanor charge

Penal Code 977(a) outlines the familiar rule that attorneys love to use for a California misdemeanor charge.   Where the accused is charged in California criminal court with up to a misdemeanor only, the defendant may appear by counsel only. Attorneys favor this for a verity of reasons, no waiting on or being rushed by…

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How to prove your case for a California Restraining Order

             a.      Types of Orders In California there are generally three options of Restraining Orders, Civil Harassment, Domestic Violence, and Elder or Dependent Adult abuse.  Each option deals specifically with the type of relationship shared between the person asking for protection, referred under the law as the Petitioner, and the…

California Criminal Law

California Penal Code 1203.4

Attorney Paul J. Denni can be reached from his main website by clicking this link: California Expungement Help. You can call him at 310-200-4519, or email him at paul.socaldefense@gmail.com. What is a CA Expungement? An “expungement” in California serves as a California Penal Code 1203.4 motion to dismiss. An effective motion has the effect of terminating a prior criminal…

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Out of state DUI in California

Guest Post By Christopher J McCann on Out of state DUI in California California is known to tourists for its exotic beauty and breathtaking landscapes. As such, there are frequent visits from travelers to this part of the country. While California proves to be synonymous to heaven for tourists, one should be informed of the California out…