Information on New Criminal Defense Laws in California
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Parental Rights in Juvenile Cases in California
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Minors think and behave in ways that differ from adults. And it's often the very differences that make them especially appealing and vulnerable to misguided judgment and wrongdoing. This is why the California juvenile court system treats minors more leniently than adults. Nonetheless, criminal cases involving minors can still leave a lasting impression on their future — limiting opportunities for college, scholarships, and even future employment. If your child is facing a juvenile case, you should hire a criminal attorney who is familiar with juvenile cases and can support you and your family all through the process. As a parent, you also need to know your rights during such periods and protect them. This blog will help you understand everything you need to know concerning your parental rights and privileges in juvenile... Read More
What is a Wobbler in California?
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In California, a "wobbler" is a criminal violation that may be prosecuted as either a felony or a misdemeanor depending on the circumstances of the case. Misdemeanors usually have less severe consequences compared to felonies. Convictions for felonies have additional penalties, such as being deemed a criminal, which may restrict future privileges and opportunities. If your charges are a wobbler, it would be to your advantage to have your charges lessened or dropped. That’s why you will need a Los Angeles criminal attorney to defend you. Let’s talk more about a wobbler in California. California Wobbler Offense According to legal jargon, a "wobbler" refers to a crime that can be classified as either a felony or a misdemeanor. The judgment for this classification is based on the specifics of the offense as well as the criminal... Read More
What is Conspiracy Under California Law?
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Under California PEN 182, if you agree or conspire with one or more individuals to commit a crime, and one of the conspirators or “partners in crime” acts in furtherance or continuance of the criminal objective, you could be charged with conspiracy. Authorities have recognized that criminal acts involving several parties in planning and execution are harder to prosecute, hence making criminal conspiracy unlawful. This blog will help you understand conspiracy under California law, the elements the prosecutor must prove, penalties, and defenses for the crime. What is Conspiracy? According to PEN 182, it is a crime for at least two individuals to agree to commit a crime, and one of the co-conspirators completes an overt act to accomplish the arranged crime. Additionally, it is irrelevant whether one of the parties knows the identity or responsibilities of other... Read More
What are the Benefits of an Expungement
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Making mistakes is a part of life. However, you don’t want a simple mistake you made decades ago to dictate your future. Unfortunately, when you are charged with a crime in California, you will still have a criminal history that the general public could access. The criminal records will affect your future. Fortunately for you, the law allows the court to remove the criminal records, offering you a clean slate. Expungement means a conviction or guilty plea on your criminal record is withdrawn. Then the court will replace it with a not guilty plea. Although the court in California grants expungement, not every conviction will be eligible for expungement. So, when you face conviction or charges for a crime, you want to seek legal help from an experienced criminal defense attorney. The attorney will first help you understand the effects of the criminal record and why you... Read More
What is Misdemeanor Probation in Los Angeles
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You could face a misdemeanor conviction when you commit a crime in California, and the prosecution charges you with a misdemeanor. Your conviction could lead to imprisonment, payment of fines, or informal probation. Informal probation, most of the time, acts as an alternative to serving jail time. When you are posted to informal or misdemeanor probation, you serve a sentence in your community under the supervision of the court rather than spend time in jail. Though you will do your time at the comfort of your home, probation comes with some rules and regulations that you must follow. Failing to follow these rules and regulations could result in a jail term or having other repercussions. In addition, you must report to the court periodically to show that you are adhering to the probation conditions. The length of misdemeanor probation ranges from one to three years,... Read More
What Happens When You Drive With A Suspended License After A DUI
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A driver’s license gives a qualified driver the privilege to operate a vehicle within that state in California. Without a valid driver’s license, you would be operating a vehicle illegally in the state and could be subject to a criminal conviction. A person who has been driving within the state might lose their driving privilege for several reasons, the main one being a conviction for a DUI-related offense. In this article, we’ll discuss what could happen to you if you continued to drive after losing your driving privilege due to a DUI matter. For more information and legal help, you could contact an experienced criminal attorney. What Happens When You Drive With a Suspended License After a DUI? California VC 14601.2(a) makes it a criminal offense to operate a vehicle on a suspended driver’s license after DMV... Read More
