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It May Not Be Too Late to Appeal Your Criminal Conviction

July 31, 2025

Appeals, Criminal Charges, Criminal Conviction, Criminal Defense, Criminal Threats

It May Not Be Too Late to Appeal Your Criminal Conviction At Wallin & Klarich, we’ve represented thousands of clients who feared their criminal case was over after a conviction. Many of them asked: Is it too late to appeal? The truth is, as the recent reversal in the Etan Patz case shows—sometimes, it’s not […]

When Probation Conditions Go Too Far: California Court Protects Rights While Upholding Public Safety

July 16, 2025

Criminal Charges, Criminal Conviction, Criminal Defense, Probation

Paul Wallin

When Probation Conditions Go Too Far: California Court Protects Rights While Upholding Public Safety At Wallin & Klarich, we understand that even after a conviction, the rights of individuals must still be respected. A recent California Court of Appeal decision involving Daniel Bray illustrates how courts balance public safety with constitutional protections—and why having experienced […]

California's "One-Gun-a-Month" Law Struck Down: What This Means for Gun Owners

July 14, 2025

Criminal Conviction, Criminal Defense, Legal Rights

Paul Wallin

California's "One-Gun-a-Month" Law Struck Down: What This Means for Gun Owners California has long been known for having some of the nation's strictest gun laws, but a recent federal court decision has dealt a significant blow to one of the state's key firearm regulations. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals recently affirmed a lower court's […]

Even in the Most Serious Sex Crime Cases, the Law Still Controls

July 11, 2025

Criminal Charges, Criminal Conviction, Criminal Defense, Criminal Threats, Sex Crimes

Paul Wallin

Even in the Most Serious Sex Crime Cases, the Law Still Controls When someone is convicted of a serious sex crime — especially one involving a child — it’s natural to assume the courts will impose the harshest penalties available. But even in these emotionally charged cases, California law sets clear limits, and courts must […]

How the Right Lawyer Can Overturn an Unjust Conviction

July 8, 2025

Criminal Charges, Criminal Conviction, Criminal Defense

Paul Wallin

How the Right Lawyer Can Overturn an Unjust Conviction When a loved one is convicted of a crime, it can feel like the end of the road. The verdict has been delivered, the sentence pronounced, and hope may seem lost. However, a criminal conviction is not always the final word. The appellate process exists precisely […]

Setting Aside a Guilty Plea Due to Mental Unfitness: What You Need to Know

July 7, 2025

Appeals, Criminal Charges, Criminal Conviction, Criminal Defense, Law & Information, Legal Rights, Sentence Modification, Sentencing

Paul Wallin

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Setting Aside a Guilty Plea Due to Mental Unfitness: What You Need to Know Plea bargains are common practice in our legal system, but there are circumstances where a guilty plea might be deemed invalid or unjust. One such circumstance involves mental unfitness or impairment that prevented the defendant from fully understanding the consequences of […]

Can the Court Order Victim Restitution 30 Years After Sentencing? The California Court Says Yes.

July 2, 2025

Criminal Charges, Criminal Conviction, Criminal Defense, Restitution

Paul Wallin

Can the Court Order Victim Restitution 30 Years After Sentencing? The California Court Says Yes. At Wallin & Klarich, we know that when a person is sentenced for a crime, there’s a belief that the punishment—prison, fines, restitution—is final. But a recent appellate decision in People v. Sinay makes one thing very clear: California courts […]

Former OC Supervisor Gets 5 Years for $12M COVID Relief Fraud: What It Means for You

June 27, 2025

Criminal Charges, Criminal Conviction, Criminal Defense, Fraud Crime, Theft Crime

Paul Wallin

Former OC Supervisor Gets 5 Years for $12M COVID Relief Fraud: What It Means for You Former Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do was sentenced to five years in federal prison for his role in a $12 million public corruption scheme that misused COVID-19 relief funds. His conviction sends a clear message: public corruption and financial […]

Can You Be Banned from All Social Media as a Condition of Probation? The Court Says YES

June 25, 2025

Criminal Charges, Criminal Defense, Probation, Probation Violation

Paul Wallin

Can You Be Banned from All Social Media as a Condition of Probation? The Court Says YES At Wallin & Klarich, we’re often asked: Can the court really ban me from using all social media while I’m on probation or supervision? A recent California case answers that question clearly: Yes—if social media played a role […]

How Criminal Appeals and Penal Code 1172.6 Can Transform Life Sentences

June 24, 2025

Appeals, Criminal Charges, Criminal Conviction, Criminal Defense

Paul Wallin

Seeking Resentencing May Jeopardize Your Plea Bargain

How Criminal Appeals and Penal Code 1172.6 Can Transform Life Sentences A recent case involving Penal Code section 1172.6 shows why criminal appeals are so crucial and how new legislation can provide hope for those serving sentences that no longer fit their actual culpability. Our experienced criminal defense attorneys at Wallin & Klarich can guide […]

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