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Veteran Wins Appeal for Resentencing Under California Law

September 9, 2025

Appeals, Criminal Charges, Criminal Conviction, Criminal Defense, Resentencing, Sentence Modification, Sentencing

Paul Wallin

Veteran Wins Appeal for Resentencing Under California Law When you or a loved one is facing a lengthy prison sentence, it can feel like there is no hope for a second chance. But as the case of Eric Hayde shows, the law provides opportunities for resentencing — and having the right legal team on your […]

Understanding Your Rights Under California Penal Code 1172.1: A New Path to Resentencing

July 1, 2025

Appeals, Law & Information, Legal Rights, Resentencing

Paul Wallin

Understanding Your Rights Under California Penal Code 1172.1: A New Path to Resentencing In California's evolving criminal justice landscape, recent changes have opened new doors for individuals seeking to challenge their original sentences. One of the most significant developments is California Penal Code 1172.1, which provides a pathway for felony defendants to have their sentences […]

Menendez Brothers Resentencing: How Resentencing Can Get You Out Of Jail Now

May 15, 2025

Criminal Charges, Criminal Conviction, Criminal Defense, Criminal Threats, Murder, Resentencing

Paul Wallin

Wallin & Klarich Orange County Criminal Defense Attorney Felony Murder

Menendez Brothers Resentencing: How Resentencing Can Get You Out Of Jail Now The recent resentencing of Erik and Lyle Menendez this week marks a significant turning point in one of America's most notorious murder cases. After more than three decades behind bars, the brothers have been resentenced to 50 years to life in prison, making […]

Unlocking Second Chances: How Penal Code Section 1172.1 Can Lead to Resentencing

May 8, 2025

Criminal Charges, Criminal Defense, Resentencing, Sentence Modification, Sentencing

Paul Wallin

Unlocking Second Chances: How Penal Code Section 1172.1 Can Lead to Resentencing For individuals currently serving time in California prisons or jails, Penal Code Section 1172.1 offers a ray of hope. This groundbreaking legal provision enables a judge to revisit a defendant’s sentence and potentially resentence them for any number of reasons. These reasons can […]

Navigating New Horizons in Justice: A Legal Insight into CA Prop 36 and Sentencing Evolution

October 23, 2024

Law & Information, Resentencing, Sentence Modification, Sentencing

Paul Wallin

Navigating New Horizons in Justice: A Legal Insight into CA Prop 36 and Sentencing Evolution The November 2024 election could bring significant changes to California's legal landscape, particularly for individuals facing criminal charges. Proposition 36, a major talking point in the legal community, aims to reform the state's sentencing laws. For those accused of crimes, […]

A Prior Conviction May Be Resentenced With a Penal Code 1172.6 Petition

April 24, 2024

Criminal Charges, Criminal Conviction, Law & Information, Legal Rights, Resentencing

Paul Wallin

A Prior Conviction May Be Resentenced With a Penal Code 1172.6 Petition People v. Estrada In People v. Estrada, the defendant was charged with various offenses related to a violent incident. The charges included murder, attempted murder, and assault with force likely to cause great bodily injury. The incident involved multiple individuals engaged in a […]

People v. Fox: Seeking Resentencing May Jeopardize Your Plea Bargain

May 10, 2023

Resentencing

Paul Wallin

People v. Fox: Seeking Resentencing May Jeopardize Your Plea Bargain In a recent ruling, the First District Court of Appeal has held that a criminal defendant is entitled to seek resentencing if he was sentenced to the highest term without proof of aggravating circumstances. However, it is possible that doing so will jeopardize any existing […]

Changes to the Felony Murder Statute in California SB 1437

January 14, 2021

Criminal Defense, Murder, Resentencing

Paul Wallin

Wallin and Klarich Criminal Defense Law Firm Orange County

Changes to the Felony Murder Statute in California SB 1437 In 2018, the Legislature enacted Senate Bill No. 1437, which amended the felony murder statute to read that a defendant is only guilty of felony murder if he: actually killed the victim, directly aided and abetted or solicited in the killing, or otherwise acted with […]

California Penal Code 1170.95 Empowers Anyone with a Felony Murder Charge to Shorten Their Sentence

January 4, 2021

Criminal Defense, Murder, Resentencing

Paul Wallin

Wallin & Klarich Criminal Defense Attorneys PC 1170.95 Murder Resentencing

California Penal Code 1170.95 Empowers Anyone with a Felony Murder Charge to Shorten Their Sentence On September 30, 2018, the California Legislature passed Senate Bill No. 1437, which became effective January 1, 2019. This bill made changes to felony murder and murder under a natural and probable consequences doctrine. Before Senate Bill No. 1437, defendants […]

San Fernando Valley Residents Convicted of a Crime May Be Eligible for Resentencing

December 29, 2020

Resentencing

Paul Wallin

San Fernando Valley Residents Convicted of a Crime May Be Eligible for Resentencing Effective December 8, 2020, the Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon created a new Resentencing Policy that will allow prisoners convicted of some serious crimes to qualify for resentencing. Under the new policy, up to 20,000 prisoners who were convicted of […]

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