7 Options to Help You Pay Attorney Fees In this world, you get what you pay for. Sometimes it’s OK to choose a generic product over a name brand, even though the name brand is of better quality. You consider the cost of the name brand product, the money you’ll save by buying generic, the […]
Is It Legal to Gamble on Sports in California? With the exception of the day after the Major League Baseball All-Star Game, there’s a major sporting event every day of the year in this country. Whether your favorite sport is football, basketball, baseball, hockey, or even golf, there is always a game to watch. Sports […]
Is It Illegal to Fly a Drone? The word “drone” makes most people think of news stories about the U.S. military’s use of remote controlled drones to launch air strikes in the war on terrorism. In truth, a drone can be almost any unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). They can be the size of a plane […]
How Long Do You Have to Wait Before Going to Court After You Are Arrested? Did you recently receive a traffic ticket? Have you been accused of a crime? You may be wondering what will happen now. Depending on the offense, it could take a few weeks, several months, or even years to resolve your […]
Animal Hoarding Crimes and Penalties (California Penal Code Section 597-599) According to California Penal Code Section 597t hoarding animals is a violation of California’s animal cruelty laws. This is a serious crime in California, a state that has adopted some of the most severe punishments for convicted animal abusers. The Hoarding of Animals Research Consortium […]
What is Double Jeopardy and How Does it Apply in A Criminal Case? Double jeopardy is the constitutional defense stating that a defendant in a criminal proceeding may not be prosecuted twice for the same crime by the same legal jurisdiction. This is a right guaranteed to all citizens under the Fifth Amendment of the […]
How Failing to Appear in Court Could Cost You If you have been issued a court order of any kind, it is always vital that you comply with its terms. Failing to appear in court on your required court date is not going to make your charges go away. It will only make matters worse. […]
Thinking About Lying in Court? Think Again (U.S.S.G. 3C1.1) We all know that lying is bad and lies can come back to haunt you. But lying in court can have serious, immediate legal consequences. The Ninth District U.S. Court of Appeals recently gave us a glimpse into what can happen if you lie to the […]
Wallin & Klarich Announces Attorney Matthew B. Wallin Becomes Partner Wallin & Klarich announced today skilled criminal defense attorney Matthew B. Wallin has become a partner in the law firm. Attorney Wallin will join an esteemed group of experienced lawyers who serve as partners at Wallin & Klarich, including Paul J. Wallin, Stephen D. Klarich […]
What Happens if You Violate an Own Recognizance Release Agreement? (Penal Code Section 1318) If you are accused of a crime, bail can be set to guarantee your appearance in court. Depending on the offense charged, the facts of the case and your personal history, the judge is permitted to release you on your “own […]
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