Kelsey v. Garrett: You May Be Entitled to Relief for Ineffective Assistance of Counsel In the case of Kelsey v. Garrett, defendant Zachary Kelsey was able to get his conviction reversed after he successfully argued that he was provided ineffective assistance of counsel. This case stresses the critical importance of retaining experienced criminal defense lawyers […]
Double Jeopardy in California, Explained Did you know that once you are found not guilty of a certain crime, you may not be tried again for the same offense? This concept is called double jeopardy, which is a constitutional right guaranteed to all citizens. If you have been subject to a retrial for the same criminal […]
What Every Person Accused of a Felony Must Make Sure Their Lawyer Knows About a Preliminary Hearing in California When you or a loved one is accused of a felony crime, being prepared for your preliminary hearing is a crucial part of your defense. Unfortunately, not all criminal defense attorneys opt to use this opportunity […]
One Way to Prove You Didn't Commit the Crime If you stand accused of a crime, the judge must admit into evidence the testimony of another person who admits to committing the crime to the police or comes into court as a witness. In other words, one way to prove that you didn’t commit a […]
You Do Not Want to Be an Inmate in the LA County Jail According to an ACLU Lawsuit Poor Conditions for Inmates in LA County Jail Recently, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) filed for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction against LA County, alleging inhumane conditions in the county jail that leave defendants […]
District Attorney Wants to Raise Your Bail? How Hiring the Right Defense Attorney Can Save You Money & Peace Of Mind Upon being charged with a crime, it is a common tactic for the District Attorney (DA) to request that the bail be set at maximum or raised, which often requires you to stay in […]
New Law Can Help Those Accused of Crimes Access Police Officer Records to Help Them Win Their Case That’s not what happened! The police officer is lying! That’s not what I said! Many people accused of crimes are surprised to learn of what police officers said they said or things they did following their arrest […]
NEW COURT ORDER IN ORANGE COUNTY COULD LEAD TO YOUR RELEASE FROM CUSTODY 60 DAYS EARLIER THAN EXPECTED A new judicial order issued and signed by the presiding judge of the Orange County Superior Court KIRK H. NAKAMURA on March 24, 2020 now may make it possible for persons who are serving custody time in […]
Can I Be Prosecuted as an Accessory if I Refuse to Testify? Accessory v. Accomplice This is an interesting question and, at the outset, let's differentiate an "accessory" from an "accomplice." Generally, an accessory is someone who helps someone escape arrest, trial, or conviction, but is not involved in the crime themselves; whereas an accomplice […]
Orange County Law Firm Will Offer Virtual Consultations Throughout the Duration of the COVID-19 Pandemic [TUSTIN, CA]: The offices of Wallin & Klarich will remain open to assist clients and potential new clients during the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic, in accordance with Mandated Safety Guidelines by the World Health Organization. To better serve our clients, Wallin […]
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