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Proposed California Law Would Expunge Marijuana Convictions

October 19, 2018

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Proposed California Law Would Expunge Marijuana Convictions Update: California Governor Jerry Brown approved AB 1793 into law. As noted below, the law will require the Department of Justice to identify records that could be expunged by July 1, 2019. The prosecution will have until July 1, 2020 to determine whether to challenge the resentencing, dismissal […]

How a Ballistics Database Could Link You to a Crime Through Your Gun

September 28, 2018

Criminal Defense

Paul Wallin

How a Ballistics Database Could Link You to a Crime Through Your Gun Every person has a unique fingerprint. Most everyone knows this. But, did you know that every gun has something similar? When a gun is fired, it leaves unique markings on each shell casing. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) […]

Bill Banning Civil Arrests in Courthouses Makes Governor Brown’s Desk (SB 349)

September 24, 2018

Criminal Defense

Paul Wallin

Bill Banning Civil Arrests in Courthouses Makes Governor Brown’s Desk (SB 349) One of the major platforms for the Trump Administration since taking office has been to crack down on illegal immigration. As a result, Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials have reportedly made arrests of undocumented immigrants who were appearing in court. In late […]

What are the Penalties for Credit Card Fraud? (PC 484)

September 14, 2018

Criminal Defense

Paul Wallin

What are the Penalties for Credit Card Fraud? (PC 484) Under California Penal Code Section 484, it is illegal to engage in fraudulent activity involving credit or debit cards and/or the information contained within a credit or debit card account. “Fraudulent activity” is considered any activity that deceives another person so that person suffers a […]

Legal Self Defense in California

September 10, 2018

Criminal Defense

Paul Wallin

Legal Self Defense in California In California, you are allowed to use reasonable self defense in order to protect yourself or others from injury or death. So, what is “reasonable” in terms of self defense? For self defense to be a valid legal defense to criminal charges in California, your act must meet the following […]

What is a Specific Intent Crime?

September 7, 2018

Criminal Defense

Paul Wallin

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What is a Specific Intent Crime? Words like “knowingly” and “willfully” are often brought up in the criminal justice system when determining a defendant’s guilt. That is because many crimes require not only that a person committed an act, but that he or she intended to commit that act. These crimes are referred to as […]

What to Expect at a Preliminary Hearing

August 3, 2018

Criminal Defense

Paul Wallin

What to Expect at a Preliminary Hearing If you are accused of a felony offense, there will be a step in the criminal process called the preliminary hearing. Also referred to as a “probable cause” hearing or a “trial before the trial,” the preliminary hearing is where the judge will determine if the evidence presented […]

Is it a Crime to Lie to a Police Officer? (PC 148.5)

July 23, 2018

Criminal Defense

Paul Wallin

Police officer in uniform and blue helmet conducting traffic stop with driver during daytime.

Is it a Crime to Lie to a Police Officer? (PC 148.5) Little lies are often harmless. You might lie to your spouse about where you were when you were buying his or her birthday present. You might lie to your child about the existence of the Tooth Fairy. Usually, those kinds of lies are […]

Supreme Court Rules Government Can’t Track Your Location Through Your Cellphone Without a Warrant

June 22, 2018

Criminal Defense

Paul Wallin

Supreme Court Rules Government Can’t Track Your Location Through Your Cellphone Without a Warrant Do you go anywhere without your cellphone? These days, your cellphone is your life. Many people could not imagine leaving their homes without their phone. But what if you knew that the government would be able to find out where you […]

How a Judge’s Ruling Led to Bill Cosby’s Sexual Assault Conviction

April 26, 2018

Criminal Defense

Paul Wallin

How a Judge’s Ruling Led to Bill Cosby’s Sexual Assault Conviction https://www.facebook.com/wallin.klarich/videos/vl.1142411209180496/10154101166954159/?type=1 Comedian Bill Cosby was found guilty on three counts of sexual assault in Montgomery County Courthouse in Pennsylvania on Thursday. This was Cosby’s second trial on the same charges. In the first trial, the jury could not reach a verdict. The jury that […]

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