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Do You Qualify for Resentencing Under Proposition 47?

March 30, 2015

Do You Qualify for Resentencing Under Proposition 47? In November 2014, California voters passed a new law that changed the state’s approach to sentencing. Proposition 47 (also known as the “Safe Neighborhoods and Schools Act”) reduced the penalties for certain drug and theft crimes. In many cases, district attorneys no longer have the option of […]

Recanting a Statement (PC 118)

March 23, 2015

Law & Information

Paul Wallin

Recanting a Statement (PC 118) You have probably heard or read in the news about a witness or an alleged victim who recants a statement made to the police. This often happens in domestic violence cases, where an alleged victim will tell police he or she is being abused only to recant the story after […]

Prop 47 Sentence Reduction Process

March 18, 2015

Law & Information

Paul Wallin

Prop 47 Sentence Reduction Process Passed in November 2014, Prop 47 reduces certain low-level and non-violent felonies and wobblers to misdemeanor offenses. If you have a current or previous offense that falls under the list of reduced crimes, you may be eligible to have the felony on your record reduced to a misdemeanor. The crimes […]

How Your Attorney May Prevent Any Charges From Being Filed Against You

March 16, 2015

Law & Information

Paul Wallin

How Your Attorney May Prevent Any Charges From Being Filed Against You What most people do not understand is that a person, even if arrested by the police, is not formally charged with a crime until/unless a prosecutor at the District Attorney’s office files a formal complaint with the clerk of Court. Before this happens, […]

Is Not Saying Anything Perjury? (California Penal Code 118)

February 27, 2015

Law & Information

Paul Wallin

Is Not Saying Anything Perjury? (California Penal Code 118) Under PC 118, you can face a charge of perjury if you lie when you testify in court or if you are under oath. But what can happen to you if you choose not to say anything? Is that still considered perjury? What is Perjury? (PC […]

Penal Code 977(a) and its Impact on Your Criminal Case

February 25, 2015

Law & Information

Paul Wallin

Penal Code 977(a) and its Impact on Your Criminal Case In most misdemeanor cases, Penal Code Section 977(a) allows your criminal defense attorney to appear for you in court so that you don’t have to. If you are facing criminal charges, you need to speak to an experienced criminal defense lawyer to find out if […]

How Can I Avoid Jail Time by Doing House Arrest? (PC 1203.016)

February 18, 2015

Law & Information

Paul Wallin

How Can I Avoid Jail Time by Doing House Arrest? (PC 1203.016) Being ordered to serve time in a county jail is a common punishment for many crimes under California law. However, some offenders may be eligible to serve their time at home. An alternative to jail time is house arrest. Also referred to as […]

Consequences of Threatening a Police Officer or Agency

February 16, 2015

Law & Information

Paul Wallin

Consequences of Threatening a Police Officer or Agency Recently, nine men were arrested in New York City for making threats against police officers. Some of the men phoned in threats, others posted threats online, and one man walked into a precinct office and harassed officers in person. 1 These threats followed the December 2014 shootings […]

5 of the Biggest White Collar Crimes Ever Committed

February 13, 2015

Law & Information

Paul Wallin

5 of the Biggest White Collar Crimes Ever Committed You might think the term “white-collar crime” sounds less serious than crimes like murder, assault, and armed robbery, but these crimes can cost thousands of people their jobs and their financial security. Because of the high stakes involved with white collar crimes, those who are convicted […]

If You Help a Loved One Die Peacefully, You Could Face the Chance of Going to Jail Under Penal Code 401 PC

February 11, 2015

Law & Information

Paul Wallin

If You Help a Loved One Die Peacefully, You Could Face the Chance of Going to Jail Under Penal Code 401 PC So many families go through the trauma of watching as a loved one slowly dies from an excruciatingly painful disease. What if your loved one was begging you to help them end their […]

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