Orange County Law Firm Adds Former Deputy District Attorney
Orange County Law Firm Adds Former Deputy District Attorney Wallin & Klarich Welcomes William Basil Sparks III as Associate Attorney Wallin & Klarich is proud to welcome Attorney William Sparks to our dedicated team of criminal defense attorneys. William Sparks comes to our firm with over 20 years experience as a deputy district attorney. Mr. Sparks has successfully handled over 65 jury trials and 350 preliminary hearings during his career…
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HOW BAD JURY INSTRUCTIONS IN YOUR CASE MIGHT GET YOU A NEW TRIAL
HOW BAD JURY INSTRUCTIONS IN YOUR CASE MIGHT GET YOU A NEW TRIAL In People v. Wetle, a commercial fisherman was prosecuted under sections of the California Code of Regulations 14 section 632(a)(1)(C) and section 180.2 (Fish and Game Code 12000(a)). Commercial crab fishermen use large "crab traps" to trap crab. The traps are baited and dropped into the ocean to "soak" - i.e., sit at the bottom of the…
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CAN YOUR TEENAGER BE TRIED AS AN ADULT?
CAN YOUR TEENAGER BE TRIED AS AN ADULT? When it comes to criminal justice and juveniles, the law has long operated on the assumption that juveniles are incapable of making adult decisions that would lead them to commit adult crimes. However, for some crimes, there was a long established exception that even juveniles should be charged as adults when the crime is very serious. There is now a conflict between…
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What Does a Writ of Habeas Corpus Do?
What Does a Writ of Habeas Corpus Do? In California, a writ of habeas corpus is a legal order that requires an individual who is currently in custody to be brought before a judge or court (PC 1473). The purpose of doing so is to determine whether a citizen of the state has been unlawfully detained, and can be used by California inmates to ask for a review of their…
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MAJOR CHANGES IN THE DEFINITION OF KIDNAPPING MADE BY CALIFORNIA APPELLATE COURT
MAJOR CHANGES IN THE DEFINITION OF KIDNAPPING MADE BY THE CALIFORNIA APPELLATE COURT In People v. Taylor, the defendant was charged with robbery [PC § 211] and kidnapping for the purpose of committing robbery [PC § 209]. David Ho worked at a nail salon in Los Angeles and he went outside the nail salon to smoke a cigarette. He said that he always stood in a particular location to smoke;…
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Wallin & Klarich Proudly Supports Local Youth Sports Organizations
Wallin & Klarich Proudly Supports Local Youth Sports Organizations Southern California Criminal Defense Law Firm is now an Official Sponsor for Arlington Little League in Riverside [RIVERSIDE, CA]: Wallin & Klarich, A Law Corporation is excited to become an official Home Run Sponsor for the local youth baseball team Arlington Little League in Riverside. Founded in 1958, Arlington Little League’s mission is to create a fun and safe environment for…
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Veterans Treatment Courts: An Option for Service Members
Veterans Treatment Courts: An Option for Service Members The U.S. Armed Forces are a source of pride for this country. It is an all volunteer force that attracts the best and brightest from all over the United States, and time after time, these men and women are deployed into the harshest environments to do the most dangerous work on behalf of this country. It is a very different life than…
Read MoreExperienced School Expulsion Attorney Having Highlight Year
Matthew B. Wallin Continues to Ensure Fair School Disciplinary Processes for Students in 2019 The Law Firm of Wallin & Klarich maintains a deep commitment to students and their right to quality education. Wallin & Klarich supports students through community outreach programs, education scholarships--as well as providing representation for students in school disciplinary hearings. One of the most experienced education attorneys at Orange County’s premier law firm, Wallin & Klarich,…
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Is Burglary a Felony or Misdemeanor? (PC 459)
Is Burglary a Felony or Misdemeanor? (PC 459) The crime of burglary is defined under California Penal Code Section 459 as entering a building, home or other structure with the intent to commit theft or a felony offense once inside. How you will be charged if you are accused of burglary depends upon the circumstances of your case. Let’s examine when burglary is a felony crime and when it can…
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Is it Illegal to Make Prank Calls? (Penal Code 653m PC)
Is it Illegal to Make Prank Calls? (Penal Code 653m PC) California Penal Code 653m makes it illegal to contact another person using any mode of electronic communication with the intent to annoy that person. 1 So, is it illegal to make a prank call? In short, the answer depends on the number of calls you’ve made and why you made the call. Prosecution of Prank Calls under Penal Code…
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