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Orange County Jailhouse Informant Scandal: DOJ Agreement Signals the End of Unconstitutional Practices

August 19, 2025
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Paul Wallin
juvenile law attorney
Orange County Jailhouse Informant Scandal: DOJ Agreement Signals the End of Unconstitutional Practices The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has officially announced that it has completed its reform agreement with the Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OCSD) to end the unconstitutional use of jailhouse informants — a practice that, for nearly a decade, violated the constitutional […]

Federal Immigration Conviction Overturned Due to Weak Evidence: Why Strong Legal Representation Matters Now More Than Ever

August 15, 2025
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Paul Wallin
Federal Cases Government Shutdown
Federal Immigration Conviction Overturned Due to Weak Evidence: Why Strong Legal Representation Matters Now More Than Ever In a recent case, a federal appeals court reversed the conviction of Wardy Liberato, a Dominican national who had been charged with illegal reentry under 8 U.S.C. § 1326(a). His case serves as a powerful reminder that even […]

Appeals Court Allows Man to Withdraw Guilty Plea After Lawyer Failed to Explain Immigration Consequences

August 8, 2025
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Paul Wallin
Burglary attorney
Appeals Court Allows Man to Withdraw Guilty Plea After Lawyer Failed to Explain Immigration Consequences At Wallin & Klarich, we know how devastating it can be when a guilty plea leads to unexpected immigration consequences. Recently, a man won his appeal after the court found that his original attorney failed to properly advise him about […]

It May Not Be Too Late to Appeal Your Criminal Conviction

July 31, 2025
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Paul Wallin
Orange County appeals attorney
It May Not Be Too Late to Appeal Your Criminal Conviction At Wallin & Klarich, we’ve represented thousands of clients who feared their criminal case was over after a conviction. Many of them asked: Is it too late to appeal? The truth is, as the recent reversal in the Etan Patz case shows—sometimes, it’s not […]

When Probation Conditions Go Too Far: California Court Protects Rights While Upholding Public Safety

July 16, 2025
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Paul Wallin
felony probation
When Probation Conditions Go Too Far: California Court Protects Rights While Upholding Public Safety At Wallin & Klarich, we understand that even after a conviction, the rights of individuals must still be respected. A recent California Court of Appeal decision involving Daniel Bray illustrates how courts balance public safety with constitutional protections—and why having experienced […]

California's "One-Gun-a-Month" Law Struck Down: What This Means for Gun Owners

July 14, 2025
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Paul Wallin
Burglary attorney
California's "One-Gun-a-Month" Law Struck Down: What This Means for Gun Owners California has long been known for having some of the nation's strictest gun laws, but a recent federal court decision has dealt a significant blow to one of the state's key firearm regulations. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals recently affirmed a lower court's […]

Even in the Most Serious Sex Crime Cases, the Law Still Controls

July 11, 2025
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Paul Wallin
Supreme Court Ruling
Even in the Most Serious Sex Crime Cases, the Law Still Controls When someone is convicted of a serious sex crime — especially one involving a child — it’s natural to assume the courts will impose the harshest penalties available. But even in these emotionally charged cases, California law sets clear limits, and courts must […]

How the Right Lawyer Can Overturn an Unjust Conviction

July 8, 2025
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Paul Wallin
gavel
How the Right Lawyer Can Overturn an Unjust Conviction When a loved one is convicted of a crime, it can feel like the end of the road. The verdict has been delivered, the sentence pronounced, and hope may seem lost. However, a criminal conviction is not always the final word. The appellate process exists precisely […]

Setting Aside a Guilty Plea Due to Mental Unfitness: What You Need to Know

July 7, 2025
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Paul Wallin
Empty prison cell with metal bars and concrete walls in monochrome style
Setting Aside a Guilty Plea Due to Mental Unfitness: What You Need to Know Plea bargains are common practice in our legal system, but there are circumstances where a guilty plea might be deemed invalid or unjust. One such circumstance involves mental unfitness or impairment that prevented the defendant from fully understanding the consequences of […]

Can the Court Order Victim Restitution 30 Years After Sentencing? The California Court Says Yes.

July 2, 2025
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Paul Wallin
restitution
Can the Court Order Victim Restitution 30 Years After Sentencing? The California Court Says Yes. At Wallin & Klarich, we know that when a person is sentenced for a crime, there’s a belief that the punishment—prison, fines, restitution—is final. But a recent appellate decision in People v. Sinay makes one thing very clear: California courts […]
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