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Appeal Court Reverses Murder Conviction After Jury Confusion Over Self-Defense Instructions

June 26, 2026

Appeals, Criminal Charges, Criminal Conviction, Criminal Defense, Criminal Threats, Jury Trial

Paul Wallin

Appeal Court Reverses Murder Conviction After Jury Confusion Over Self-Defense Instructions When a person is convicted at trial, the fight for justice does not necessarily end. California law allows individuals to challenge convictions through appeals and writs when legal errors may have affected the outcome of their case. A recent decision in People v. Brim […]

Court Rules Misdemeanor Case Must Be Dismissed When Jury Trial Did Not Begin Within 45 Days

June 19, 2026

Criminal Charges, Criminal Conviction, Criminal Defense, Jury Trial

Paul Wallin

Court Rules Misdemeanor Case Must Be Dismissed When Jury Trial Did Not Begin Within 45 Days If you are facing misdemeanor charges in California, you have an important constitutional and statutory right to a speedy trial. A recent California case, Nuanmanee v. Superior Court, reinforces that courts cannot delay your trial beyond the legal deadline […]

Racial Bias in the Jury Room Can Destroy a Fair Trial: Why a Conviction Was Reversed in U.S. v. Sanchez

June 2, 2026

Criminal Defense

Paul Wallin

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Racial Bias in the Jury Room Can Destroy a Fair Trial: Why a Conviction Was Reversed in U.S. v. Sanchez One of the cornerstones of the American criminal justice system is the right to a fair trial before an impartial jury. Every accused individual, regardless of race, ethnicity, or background, is entitled to have his […]

Can a Probation Officer Send You to Jail for Violating Probation — or Does Only the Court Have That Power?

May 26, 2026

Criminal Defense

Paul Wallin

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Can a Probation Officer Send You to Jail for Violating Probation — or Does Only the Court Have That Power? Many accused individuals on probation believe that if a probation officer says they violated probation, they can automatically be sent to jail. That is not how the law works. A recent California case, People v. […]

California Supreme Court Limits Felony Murder Liability for Non-Killers in People v. Morris

May 13, 2026

Criminal Defense

Paul Wallin

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California Supreme Court Limits Felony Murder Liability for Non-Killers in People v. Morris The California Supreme Court recently issued a major decision in People v. Morris that could significantly affect individuals accused of aiding and abetting a homicide during the commission of another crime. For years, prosecutors relied heavily on California’s felony murder rule to […]

Proposed Changes To California’s Elderly Parole Program: What It Could Mean For Serious Offenders

April 30, 2026

Criminal Defense

Paul Wallin

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Proposed Changes To California’s Elderly Parole Program: What It Could Mean For Serious Offenders California lawmakers are taking a closer look at the state’s elderly parole program, especially when it comes to individuals convicted of serious sex offenses involving children. A new bill, Assembly Bill 2727, is gaining attention as prosecutors and lawmakers debate how […]

Why a Conviction Isn’t the End: Two Cases That Prove You Should Never Give Up

April 21, 2026

Criminal Defense

Paul Wallin

Why a Conviction Isn’t the End: Two Cases That Prove You Should Never Give Up Being convicted of a crime after a trial can feel like the end of the road. But in reality, it often isn’t. Appellate courts regularly review trial records for serious legal errors, and when those errors affect fairness, convictions can […]

Did You Plead Guilty Without Understanding the Immigration Consequences? Lessons from People v. Avena

April 7, 2026

Criminal Defense

Paul Wallin

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Did You Plead Guilty Without Understanding the Immigration Consequences? Lessons from People v. Avena If you are not a U.S. citizen and have been accused of a crime, the decisions you make in your case can have permanent consequences. In many situations, a conviction does not just mean jail time or probation—it can lead to deportation, […]

How People v. Valencia Could Help Accused Individuals Facing Serious Charges

March 31, 2026

Criminal Defense

Paul Wallin

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How People v. Valencia Could Help Accused Individuals Facing Serious Charges At Wallin & Klarich, we often remind clients that even after a conviction, the law still provides important protections during sentencing. Courts must follow strict rules when calculating prison terms, especially in cases involving multiple charges and enhancements. A recent appellate decision, People v. […]

Loose Marijuana in Your Car Does Not Automatically Justify a Search: What Sellers v. Superior Court Means for Your Case

March 9, 2026

Criminal Charges, Criminal Conviction, Criminal Defense, Police Misconduct, Police Search

Paul Wallin

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Loose Marijuana in Your Car Does Not Automatically Justify a Search: What Sellers v. Superior Court Means for Your Case When voters approved recreational marijuana in California, they did not authorize unlimited vehicle searches. In Sellers v. Superior Court (People), the California Supreme Court made that clear—and the decision has important implications for anyone facing […]

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