Our Recent Criminal Defense Posts

I Received a Civil Demand Letter. What Should I Do?

March 30, 2016

I Received a Civil Demand Letter. What Should I Do? If you are accused of stealing an item from a store, you may receive a letter claiming that you owe the store money. This letter is called a “civil demand letter.” This type of letter often demands that you pay far more than the cost […]

How Your Attorney Can Challenge a DUI Blood Test

March 18, 2016

Criminal Defense

Paul Wallin

How Your Attorney Can Challenge a DUI Blood Test If you are arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, you may be required to take a blood or breath test in order to measure your blood-alcohol concentration. Many people think that a blood test is the most reliable way to measure your BAC. However, […]

The Body-Induced Intoxication DUI Defense

February 19, 2016

Criminal Defense

Paul Wallin

The Body-Induced Intoxication DUI Defense Imagine driving home after having a nice dinner at a restaurant. You had a glass of wine, but nothing that impacts your ability to drive. So imagine your surprise when you are pulled over and a Breathalyzer test shows that you four times over the legal blood-alcohol limit for driving. […]

Missed Your Court Date? Here’s What to Do Next

February 10, 2016

Criminal Defense

Paul Wallin

Missed Your Court Date? Here’s What to Do Next If you were late for your court date or failed to appear, the court could issue a warrant for your arrest. You could also be charged with the separate crime of failure to appear (FTA) under California Penal Code Sections 1320 and 1320.5. You will likely […]

Legal Defenses to Bad Check Fraud Charges (PC 476)

January 25, 2016

Criminal Defense

Paul Wallin

Legal Defenses to Bad Check Fraud Charges (PC 476) California Penal Code Section 476 makes it a crime to make, pass or possess (or attempt to make or pass) a fake or altered check. To be convicted of this crime, the prosecutor must prove that you knew that it was fake or altered, and that […]

What Does being Charged with a "Wobbler" Offense in California Mean?

October 28, 2015

Criminal Defense

Paul Wallin

What Does being Charged with a "Wobbler" Offense in California Mean? The term "wobbler" is one that is frequently used with regards to the penalties, punishment and sentencing associated with California crimes. However, many people are unfamiliar with what the phrase "wobbler offense" actually means. What is a Wobbler Offense in California? California law defines […]

Can a Single Crime Lead to Multiple Punishments?

September 28, 2015

Criminal Defense

Paul Wallin

Can a Single Crime Lead to Multiple Punishments? Under certain circumstances, you could be charged with multiple crimes for a single act. This commonly happens in DUI cases, where the defendant is charged with both driving under the influence while intoxicated and driving with a blood-alcohol content level of 0.08% or higher. But what does […]

As California Drought Continues, Water Theft Comes With Harsher Penalties

July 29, 2015

Criminal Defense

Paul Wallin

As California Drought Continues, Water Theft Comes With Harsher Penalties As California entered its second year of drought in 2013, the Calleguas Municipal Water District started noticing a series of water deliveries that it couldn’t account for. A truck had been filling up with water at a hydrant in Thousand Oaks, then delivering that water […]

Penalties for Stealing Car Registration Tags (VC 4463)

July 22, 2015

Criminal Defense

Paul Wallin

Penalties for Stealing Car Registration Tags (VC 4463) Have you ever considered peeling the registration stickers from the plates on another car and putting them on yours? Maybe you forgot to renew your registration, and you felt like stealing tags would be more convenient. However, the penalties for stealing car registration tags in California far […]

How You May Be Able to Avoid Jail Time by Serving House Arrest

July 20, 2015

Criminal Defense

Paul Wallin

How You May Be Able to Avoid Jail Time by Serving House Arrest House arrest or home confinement is an order by the court that restricts your freedom and mobility, typically as a condition of being released on bond or as an alternative sentence. This might mean that you are prohibited from leaving your home […]

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