Our Recent Criminal Defense Posts

4 Things You Can’t Do When a Warrant is Out for Your Arrest

July 13, 2015

4 Things You Can’t Do When a Warrant is Out for Your Arrest In California, if there is a warrant out for your arrest, you will not have the same freedoms as if there was no warrant issued for your arrest. It doesn’t matter if the warrant for your arrest is for a misdemeanor or […]

Benefits of Having a Former Prosecutor as Your Defense Attorney

July 10, 2015

Criminal Defense

Paul Wallin

Benefits of Having a Former Prosecutor as Your Defense Attorney What is a prosecutor? A prosecutor typically represents the government and presses criminal charges against an accused individual or corporation. 1 While the prosecutor has the burden of presenting factual evidence to attempt to achieve a conviction, the defense attorney generally only needs to provide […]

Avoiding Punishment for a Third Strike with a Romero Motion

July 8, 2015

Criminal Defense

Paul Wallin

Avoiding Punishment for a Third Strike with a Romero Motion In 1994, California’s voters decided that the state needed to get tougher on repeat offenders. They passed Proposition 184, which created the state’s “Three Strikes” sentencing system. The Three Strikes Law significantly increased the penalties for second and third serious felony convictions. If a person […]

Does an Anonymous Tip Give Police Probable Cause?

July 6, 2015

Criminal Defense

Paul Wallin

Does an Anonymous Tip Give Police Probable Cause? Under the Fourth Amendment, police officers must have probable cause before they can arrest you. This means that police officers must have a reasonable suspicion that you committed a crime before you can be legally arrested for that crime. Generally, probable cause is established when an officer […]

6 Tips to Help You Get a Job with a Criminal Record

July 1, 2015

Criminal Defense

Paul Wallin

6 Tips to Help You Get a Job with a Criminal Record Finding a job can be difficult. From searching for an opening to getting in the door for an interview, it is a time-consuming and often frustrating process. It is much more difficult if you have a criminal record, as this will limit your […]

How a Pitchess Motion Can Help Your Case (Evidence Code 1043-1047)

June 29, 2015

Criminal Defense

Paul Wallin

How a Pitchess Motion Can Help Your Case (Evidence Code 1043-1047) A Pitchess Motion allows you to make a formal request in order to access a police officer’s employment and disciplinary records. Your criminal defense lawyer may be able to help your case by using a Pitchess Motion to attack the credibility of an arresting […]

Consequences for Marijuana Cultivation in California (HS 11358)

June 26, 2015

Criminal Defense

Paul Wallin

Consequences for Marijuana Cultivation in California (HS 11358) California has strict laws regarding illegal drugs. Possessing up to an ounce of marijuana is an infraction that carries a fine of $100. However, distributing, selling or cultivating the drug are crimes that carry severe penalties. In fact, it doesn’t matter if you are growing marijuana for […]

Theft by False Pretenses (PC 484)

June 22, 2015

Criminal Defense

Paul Wallin

Theft by False Pretenses (PC 484) Under California Penal Code sections 484 and 532, theft by false pretenses is the fraudulent or deceitful acquisition of both title and possession of someone else’s property. In other words, you can be charged with theft by false pretenses if you, by design or plan, lie or give a […]

The Cost of Not Hiring an Attorney for a Pre-filing Investigation

June 12, 2015

Criminal Defense

Paul Wallin

The Cost of Not Hiring an Attorney for a Pre-filing Investigation If you are being investigated for a crime but you have yet to be charged, it is very important that you hire a lawyer immediately. It can make the difference between spending time in custody and avoiding criminal charges. The sooner your attorney begins […]

Do Police Need a Warrant to Search My Hotel Room?

June 10, 2015

Criminal Defense

Paul Wallin

Do Police Need a Warrant to Search My Hotel Room? The 4th Amendment protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures. In order for the 4th Amendment to apply though, you must have a reasonable expectation of privacy in the place being searched. It is clear that you have a reasonable expectation of privacy in your […]

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