I practice criminal defense in Los Angeles, Orange County, and everywhere else in Southern California. Like a true Sureno, I handle everything south of Bako. A question that comes up quite is bit deals with clients facing a probation violation in connection with a new case. The most common scenario involves…
Is it worth the money to hire a Los Angeles Traffic Ticket Lawyer? This is a question I get asked everyday in my office. Some people will call and beat around the bush, others get right down to the point and just ask. If my LA traffic ticket costs $500, why would I pay…
Celebrities and Special Court Treatment If you have been following the court trials of the rich and famous over the past couple of years, you may feel that being a celebrity allows a defendant special treatment because of their status in popular culture. Often times, media reports suggest that because of a defendants perceived…
California Penal Code section 148. (a) (1) says in relevant part that every person who willfully resists, delays, or obstructs any public officer, peace officer, or an emergency medical technician, in the discharge or attempt to discharge any duty of his or her office or employment, shall be punished by a fine not exceeding one thousand…
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…
Many people choose to represent themselves in criminal courts due to a lack of money. Often times these “Pro Per” litigants will convince themselves that they are just as good and just as competent as any criminal lawyer. I have seen Pro Per criminal defendants time and time again all the while cringing at their blatant lack of…
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Today’s blog post is a guest post from California bail agent Sean Cook. Sean is the owner and operator of Premiere Bail Bonds and an authority on the bail industry in California. Thanks for the post Sean! Bail began out of old British law for the purposes of guaranteeing appearance by both a plaintiff and…
Pages like Craiglist and Backpage offer internet users looking for goods or services an easy and convenient way to purchase items and obtain services. However, those individuals looking for “erotic services” need to use caution. Whether you are looking for an innocent massage or something more, undercover officers are on the lookout for illegal prostitution activities….
Most defendants make the mistake of pleading guilty to a first time prostitution charge at arraignment because the sanctions are generally not severe without considering the defenses to the charge. There are numerous defenses to a prostitution charge. The sanctions/punishment will include probation, HIV/AIDS Testing, and other prostitution related terms. Reviewing your case with an…
Many times the state will state that a person is under influence at a .05 or higher. They do this all the time. This is insurance for them if they lose the B count which says that you were over .08 at the time of driving. However, this is also a double edge sword for…
