Our Recent Criminal Defense Posts

What Happens If Charges Are Dropped Before Trial?

February 7, 2023

What Happens If Charges Are Dropped Before Trial? If you are charged with a crime in California, you will face legal action from the state. However, not all hope is lost because charges in both misdemeanor and felony cases may be dropped. Only the prosecution side may decide to drop the charges, and the charges […]

How to Avoid Paying Restitution

February 4, 2023

Criminal Defense

Paul Wallin

What Is Restitution? As authorized under California Penal Code Section 1202.4, many criminal cases require a guilty defendant to pay restitution to the victim. Restitution is a penalty that is used to compensate the victim for any property damage, medical expenses, or other financial harms they suffered as a result of the crime. In California, […]

How Long Can You Be Held Without Bail?

February 1, 2023

Criminal Defense

Paul Wallin

What Is Bail? After a defendant has been charged with a crime and taken into custody, the court will set a bail amount. Bail is money or property that is posted with the court in order to be released from jail before trial. This money ensures that the defendant will show up for mandatory court […]

What Happens in a Hung Jury?

January 27, 2023

Criminal Defense

Paul Wallin

What Is a Hung Jury? In most jurisdictions, a unanimous jury decision is required for a verdict to be given, meaning all jurors must agree on whether the defendant is guilty or not. A hung jury, also known as a deadlocked jury, is a jury whose members are unable to agree on a verdict of […]

What Are Sex Offenders Prohibited from Doing?

January 24, 2023

Criminal Defense

Paul Wallin

What Are Sex Offenders Prohibited from Doing? California enforces strict laws regarding sex crimes and imposes serious penalties for violators. A sex crime conviction may hold negative impacts on many areas of one's life, in addition to having serious legal repercussions. Specifically, sex offender registration may wreak havoc on your personal and professional life and […]

5 Things You Can’t Do If You Have a Warrant for Your Arrest

January 20, 2023

Arrest, Criminal Defense, Warrants

Paul Wallin

5 Things You Can’t Do If You Have a Warrant for Your Arrest

5 thing you cannot do if you have a warrant out for your arrest:

What is the Minimum Sentence for Child Molesters Under California Penal Code 647.6 PC

January 13, 2023

Criminal Defense

Paul Wallin

What is the Minimum Sentence for Child Molesters Under California Penal Code 647.6 PC If you have been accused or charged with child molestation, chances are you are worried about the impact a child molestation conviction could have on your life and what is the minimum sentence for child molesters in California. The skilled attorneys […]

Is Spanking a Child Illegal in California?

January 11, 2023

Criminal Defense

Paul Wallin

Is Spanking a Child Illegal in California? Under California law, spanking your child, or using some other reasonable form of corporal punishment, isn't necessarily illegal. However, physical punishment inflicted on a child should not be excessive and cause injury. If the punishment you inflict causes injury to your child, there is a good chance that […]

How Long After Being Molested Can You Press Charges in California?

January 10, 2023

Criminal Defense

Paul Wallin

How Long After Being Molested Can You Press Charges in California? A statute of limitations determines the timeline for criminal charges to be brought against the perpetrator of a crime. Although the statute of limitations will often vary from crime to crime, charges for child molestation will typically have a considerably longer statute of limitations […]

People v. Avalos: Conviction Reversed Due to Miranda Violation

December 28, 2022

Criminal Defense

Paul Wallin

People v. Avalos: Conviction Reversed Due to Miranda Violation By law, a police officer must read you your rights when you are arrested. This is called a “Miranda warning” and consists of the following statements: When an arresting officer fails to read you your Miranda rights or commits a Miranda violation, it may be grounds […]

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