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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Gov. Brown Issues 132 Governor's Pardons for Christmas. Could You Be Pardoned Next? California Governor Brown has issued more than 1,000 pardons since taking office in 2011. Each year, he has announced dozens of pardons around Easter and Christmas. On Dec. 23, Gov. Brown continued his tradition by granting 132 pardons in time for Christmas, […]
Wallin & Klarich Criminal Defense Attorney Matthew Wallin Named as Super Lawyers Magazine “Rising Star” for 2017 At Wallin & Klarich, our team of criminal defense attorneys works hard every day in order to help our clients achieve favorable outcomes in their criminal cases. The tremendous effort of our lawyers and the great results they […]
Beware: ICE Agents Invading Courts to Deport Immigrants If you’re an immigrant in the United States and you’re accused of a crime, you may be worried about the impact a criminal conviction could have on your immigration status. In some cases, you could face deportation if you are convicted of a crime. This could greatly […]
Are Misdemeanors Punishable by One Year or 364 Days in Jail? (SB 1242) What’s the difference between spending 365 days in jail and 364 days in jail? Turns out, this makes a big difference. That’s why California recently passed Senate Bill 1242 into law. This bill provides that all misdemeanor crimes will retroactively have a […]
The Rise of Ransomware Forces California to Change Its Laws (PC 523) “Give me your lunch money or I’ll beat you up.” That sentence, growled by an elementary school bully, is how many of us are introduced to the notion of extortion. As we get older, the substance of the demand is fundamentally the same, […]
California Police Misconduct Laws Passed “Police misconduct” is a general phrase used to describe police officials who carry out unlawful actions, typically taking advantage of their position of authority. Police misconduct litigation is a rapidly expanding field in the legal world. Previously a niche specialty for civil rights attorneys, police misconduct has recently become commonly […]
Jails in California Must Allow Face to Face Lawyer Visits with Inmates One of our most treasured constitutional rights is the right to have a lawyer if you are accused of a crime. Encompassed within this right is the ability to effectively communicate with your attorney, and the right to do so in a private […]
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