Being falsely accused of Sexual Battery can be devastating. Not only does one’s personal life become traumatized, their professional life is usually devastated. More importantly, depending on the specific type of charge, a conviction may result in a mandatory sex offender registration. Having an aggressive defense attorney who believes in you is a must. …
Clearing a criminal warrant can be as difficult as finding a needle in a haystack. Each courthouse has different procedures on recalling warrants. Some courthouses will allow a defendant to walk in at any time to recall a warrant while other courthouses require a defendant to arrive in clerk’s office before 9:00 a.m. to have…
When someone is arrested and charged with a crime, often, their first (and best) move is to call a lawyer. Many defendants believe they need a lawyer to help defend them at trial and avoid a conviction, and that is certainly one of a defense attorney’s greatest duties. But a good defense lawyer can provide…
Los Angeles’s attempt to regulate the distribution of medical marijuana appears to be coming to an end after the Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously this week to ban all marijuana dispensaries. This ban may come as a surprise to many especially since the ban also opened the door to possibly letting some dispensaries remain….
The Necessity Defense. Is it ever legal to break traffic laws? As a California criminal defense lawyer, I hear this question all the time from potential clients. I usually get a call on the 800 line at 800-797-8406 that starts with “I got a ticket but it’s a bullshit ticket…….”. And then the good…
Let’s face it. Drugs are terrible. They might be fun at first. But anytime you’re battling an addiction, the fun has gone out the window. California criminal law recognizes that drug use and related crimes are a special type of crime. Due to the element of addiction, the courts provide for rehabilitative measures to help…
California Suspended License Help. California Vehicle Code Section 14601 sets forth the rules and penalties for driving on a suspended license. The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office estimates that more than 15% of all criminal cases filed in the Los Angeles County Court system are based on charges of driving without a license…
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It’s amazing how much confusion there is around what you should do if you get pulled over after having had something to drink. Whether it is from family, friends, or even clients who are facing multiple DUI convictions, I often hear “so if I get pulled over, I should refuse the chemical test, right?” It…
What do I do? If you are pulled over and you have been drinking then I recommend you skip the field sobriety test and do not answer any questions as to drinking. In fact, you should tell the officer to cite you for what you were pulled over for and let you continue to your…
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Yes, but there are a lot of issues to consider. In California, there is a difference between pornography and prostitution and I’m not talking about the bad acting…from what I’ve heard of course. In the landmark case of People v. Freeman, the California Supreme Court held for an act to be prostitution, the money or…
