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OC’s DNA Collection Program May Be Unconstitutional

May 3, 2023

OC’s DNA Collection Program May Be Unconstitutional In a recent ruling, the 4th District Court of Appeal has held that Orange County’s DNA collection program may be unconstitutional. If you have been charged with a misdemeanor offense in Orange County, continue reading to see if you may be affected by this new ruling. What Is […]

Your Rights Against Unreasonable Searches and Seizures in California

March 29, 2023

Criminal Defense

Paul Wallin

Your Rights Against Unreasonable Searches and Seizures in California Under the 4th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, you have the right to be protected against unreasonable searches and seizures by law enforcement. If you feel that you have been the victim of an unreasonable search and seizure, contact our experienced attorneys at Wallin & Klarich […]

What Happens When Someone Presses Charges Against You?

March 4, 2023

Criminal Defense

Paul Wallin

What Happens When Someone Presses Charges Against You? When someone presses charges against you, they are prosecuting a criminal case against you as a suspect of a crime. Despite common belief, only a prosecutor may press charges against you. Although any other persons, including the alleged victim and law enforcement, may not press charges, they […]

What Does a Public Defender Do?

February 27, 2023

Criminal Defense

Paul Wallin

What Is a Public Defender? In criminal prosecutions, all defendants have a right to an attorney under the Sixth Amendment of the Constitution. Public defenders provide legal defense for those who are not financially able to employ counsel. Public defenders are licensed attorneys and are paid by the government to provide representation. While the Constitution […]

How to Get Out of Statutory Rape Charges

February 24, 2023

Criminal Defense

Paul Wallin

How to Get Out of Statutory Rape Charges What Is Statutory Rape? In California, statutory rape is defined as unlawful sex with a minor under the age of 18, even if the sex is consensual. Minors are assumed to be incapable of giving informed consent to sex. Statuory rape can be classified as the four […]

How You Can Take Steps To Withdraw Your Guilty Plea in California | 1473.3 motion to vacate

February 23, 2023

Criminal Defense

Paul Wallin

How You Can Take Steps To Withdraw Your Guilty Plea in California | 1473.3 motion to vacate Penal Code Section 1473.7 permits a defendant to vacate their plea in two ways: 1) Legal invalidity with actual or potential Immigration Consequences; or 2) Newly discovered evidence of actual innocence. The Court in Espinoza reviews the first […]

Can I Obtain A New Trial if the Judge Gave Wrong Jury Instructions?

February 20, 2023

Criminal Defense

Paul Wallin

The California Court of Appeal determined whether a defendant is allowed the right to a new trial when the defendant demonstrates it was possible that the jury had convicted him based on improper jury instructions. People v. Maldonado In People v Maldonado, police recovered the body of a victim who suffered fatal stab wounds. Police had […]

How Long Does It Take to Press Charges?

February 20, 2023

Criminal Defense

Paul Wallin

How Long Does It Take to Press Charges? How Long Does It Take a Prosecutor to File Charges? A criminal case begins when a law enforcement officer cites or arrests an alleged offender and writes a report. After reviewing the report, a prosecutor then decides whether to file charges and, if so, what charges to […]

How to Win a Revocation Hearing

February 16, 2023

Criminal Defense

Paul Wallin

What Is a Revocation Hearing? When criminal offenders receive probation as a punishment, they must follow certain terms and conditions set for a specified period. If an offender repeatedly or grossly violates the terms of probation, he may return to jail or face other legal consequences. To determine whether probation should be revoked and the […]

How Much Is a Reckless Driving Ticket?

February 13, 2023

Criminal Defense

Paul Wallin

How Much Is a Reckless Driving Ticket? What Is Reckless Driving? Under California Vehicle Code Section 23103, reckless driving is driving a vehicle “in willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property.” You can be charged with reckless driving on a highway, as well as in an off-street parking facility. Reckless driving […]

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