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Racially Charged Police Remarks Can Open the Door to a New Hearing—and Possibly a Reversed Conviction

January 20, 2026

Appeals, Criminal Charges, Criminal Conviction, Criminal Defense, Criminal Threats

Paul Wallin

Racially Charged Police Remarks Can Open the Door to a New Hearing—and Possibly a Reversed Conviction When police officers allow racial bias to influence their decisions, the consequences can extend far beyond an unlawful stop or an improper search. Under California’s Racial Justice Act (RJA), racially charged remarks—whether spoken during a traffic stop or written […]

Arrested After an Online Sting? A California Court Just Reversed a Conviction Based on Mistake of Age

January 8, 2026

Criminal Charges, Criminal Conviction, Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes

Paul Wallin

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Arrested After an Online Sting? A California Court Just Reversed a Conviction Based on Mistake of Age Being accused of an online sex offense involving a minor can feel overwhelming and frightening—especially when law enforcement claims the case is “open and shut.” But a critical California appellate decision, People v. Ismaiel, proves that what you […]

If The DA Prosecuting You Is Found To Have Spoken To The Judge About Your Case You Have A Good Shot At Getting Your Conviction Reversed

December 31, 2025

Criminal Charges, Criminal Conviction, Criminal Defense, Criminal Threats

Paul Wallin

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If The DA Prosecuting You Is Found To Have Spoken To The Judge About Your Case You Have A Good Shot At Getting Your Conviction Reversed If you've been convicted of a crime in California, you might think your legal battle is over. But what if the judge and prosecutor were communicating about your case […]

When Your Lawyer Isn't Ready

December 30, 2025

Criminal Charges, Criminal Conviction, Criminal Defense

Paul Wallin

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When Your Lawyer Isn't Ready If you're facing criminal charges, you have a constitutional right that goes beyond simply having a lawyer in the courtroom. You have the right to effective representation—a lawyer who is actually prepared to defend you. When a trial court denies your attorney the time needed to prepare your defense, that […]

Conviction Reversed In Rape Case Where Judge Refused To Give Battery Instruction To Jury

December 23, 2025

Criminal Charges, Criminal Conviction, Criminal Defense, Rape

Paul Wallin

Conviction Reversed In Rape Case Where Judge Refused To Give Battery Instruction To Jury When your loved one is accused of a serious felony like rape, it may feel like the odds are stacked against them. But every accused individual has constitutional rights—and when judges or prosecutors fail to follow the law, it can result […]

A 20-Year Sentencing Error Gets Exposed: How People v. Cervantes Opens the Door to New Resentencing Relief

December 16, 2025

Criminal Charges, Criminal Conviction, Criminal Defense, Sentence Modification, Sentencing

Paul Wallin

Concurrent Sentence vs Consecutive Sentence

A 20-Year Sentencing Error Gets Exposed: How People v. Cervantes Opens the Door to New Resentencing Relief When it comes to criminal sentencing in California, the law is clear: if a court imposes a term that the law does not permit, that sentence is considered unauthorized. And when a sentence is unauthorized, courts have the […]

Owing Victim Restitution? You Can Still Clear Your Record: What People v. Murphy Means for You

December 11, 2025

Criminal Charges, Criminal Conviction, Criminal Defense, Law & Information

Paul Wallin

Owing Victim Restitution? You Can Still Clear Your Record: What People v. Murphy Means for You When you’re trying to rebuild your life after a criminal conviction, few legal tools are more important than Penal Code § 17(b) (reducing a felony to a misdemeanor) and Penal Code § 1203.4 (expungement). But many people—and unfortunately, some […]

U.S. Driving Law Changes: What California Drivers Should Know

December 7, 2025

Criminal Charges, Criminal Conviction, Criminal Defense, DMV Hearing, Driving on Suspended License

Paul Wallin

U.S. Driving Law Changes: What California Drivers Should Know While many traffic violations result in fines and points on your driving record, certain offenses can lead to jail time, thousands of dollars in fines, and a permanent criminal record. Understanding which driving-related crimes carry the most severe consequences is essential for every California driver. Our […]

Can My Lawyer Get My Criminal Case Dismissed If The District Attorney Waits A Long Time To File Charges?

December 4, 2025

Criminal Charges, Criminal Conviction, Criminal Defense, Law & Information

Paul Wallin

Can My Lawyer Get My Criminal Case Dismissed If The District Attorney Waits A Long Time To File Charges? When the District Attorney waits many years—or even decades—before filing criminal charges, accused individuals often wonder: Can my lawyer get the case thrown out because the District Attorney took too long? A recent California Court of […]

WHAT CAN YOU DO IF YOUR LAWYER FAILED TO REPRESENT YOU PROPERLY AND YOU WERE CONVICTED OF A CRIME?

December 1, 2025

Criminal Charges, Criminal Conviction, Criminal Defense

Paul Wallin

WHAT CAN YOU DO IF YOUR LAWYER FAILED TO REPRESENT YOU PROPERLY AND YOU WERE CONVICTED OF A CRIME? When facing criminal charges, your right to effective legal representation isn't just a formality—it's a constitutional guarantee. But what happens when your attorney's performance falls so far below acceptable standards that it costs you years of […]

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