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People v. Ware: Specific Intent to Kill Required for Murder Conviction

December 19, 2022

People v. Ware: Specific Intent to Kill Required for Murder Conviction In the case of People v. Ware, the Supreme Court of California held that there must be evidence of a specific intent to kill in order for a defendant to be convicted of murder. Even if there is evidence for conspiracy to commit murder, […]

Even Lawyers Go to Prison for Stealing

December 19, 2022

Criminal Defense

Paul Wallin

The Case of Michael J. Avenatti Lawyer Michael J. Avenatti represents a case of serious attorney misconduct. Currently, the Santa Ana lawyer is in the midst of serving five years at Terminal Island Federal Correctional Institution in Los Angeles. He was previously convicted in New York for the attempted extortion of Nike and for swindling […]

Lack of Substantial Evidence Can Lead to Dismissal of Your Dependency Petition

December 16, 2022

Criminal Defense

Paul Wallin

In re G.Z.: Lack of Substantial Evidence Can Lead to Dismissal of Your Dependency Petition In the case of G.Z., who was the minor child of mother Kimberly, the juvenile court found that G.Z.’s injuries were the result of his mother’s neglectful acts. Kimberly appealed to the California Court of Appeal, which reversed the juvenile […]

The Cost of a Lawyer in California

October 28, 2022

Criminal Defense

Paul Wallin

How much is a lawyer in Southern California? The cost of a lawyer can vary greatly depending on the type of case, the lawyer's experience, and the location of the practice. In general, however, lawyers in Southern California charge anywhere from $100 to $700 per hour. However, you can consult with our experienced defense attorneys […]

District Attorney’s Dirty Trick Violates the Constitution, Says U.S. Department of Justice

October 27, 2022

Criminal Defense

Paul Wallin

District Attorney’s Dirty Trick Violates the Constitution, Says U.S. Department of Justice Recently, the Orange County District Attorney’s (DA) Office and the Orange County Sheriff’s Department were found to have violated the constitutional rights of inmates in the Orange County jail due to their use of a custodial informant program. The Department of Justice (DOJ) […]

Is Intoxication a Defense in California Criminal Cases?

August 23, 2022

Criminal Defense

Paul Wallin

Is Intoxication a Defense in California Criminal Cases?

What Is the Intoxication Defense? In criminal law, intoxication is a defense that allows defendants to reduce their liability for a crime due to substance intoxication in limited circumstances. Sometimes, crimes require the defendant to have a certain mental state called the mens rea in order for the defendant to be guilty. This means that […]

What Is the Entrapment Defense?

July 10, 2022

Criminal Defense

Paul Wallin

What Is the Entrapment Defense? What Is Entrapment? Police entrapment is a legal defense to criminal accusations based on specific encounters between a law enforcement officer and a defendant before any alleged prohibited conduct has happened. Entrapment occurs when the police officer pressures or convinces a defendant to commit a crime in their presence. In […]

Fireworks Laws to Know for Your July 4th Celebration

June 30, 2022

Criminal Defense

Paul Wallin

Fireworks Laws to Know for Your July 4th Celebration Types of Fireworks: Which Are Legal? With the Fourth of July coming up, you may be thinking about putting on a celebration. If so, you will need to know California’s laws regarding fireworks, as not all of them are legal in the state. According to California […]

Penalties for Illegal Abortions in California

June 3, 2022

Criminal Defense

Paul Wallin

Penalties for Illegal Abortions in California California’s Abortion Law Abortion refers to the deliberate termination of a pregnancy, generally using medicine or surgery to remove an embryo or fetus from the uterus. In California, abortion has been legal since 1967, and the state retains stronger reproductive health rights than much of the rest of the […]

People v. Reynoza: Dissuading A Witness

March 15, 2022

Criminal Defense

Paul Wallin

People v. Reynoza: Dissuading A Witness Many people find themselves charged with improper crimes due to the prosecutor misconstruing or attempting to broaden the definition of certain legal language to convict someone of something when they are grasping at straws to find a sufficient charge. The case of People v. Reynoza is such a […]

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