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How Can An Assault With A Deadly Weapon Attorney Help Me Win My Case? PC 245

March 12, 2013

Paul Wallin

Under California Penal Code section 245, assault with a deadly weapon is an unlawful attempt, coupled with a present ability, to inflict bodily injury upon an individual while using a deadly weapon. A deadly weapon is any object that may be used to inflict severe bodily injury. Assault with a deadly weapon is also referred […]

What Will Be My Punishment For My First Time Assault Offense In Ventura?

February 25, 2013

Paul Wallin

Under Penal Code section 241, to convict you of assault in Ventura a prosecutor has to prove that you willfully and unlawfully attempted to injure someone else and had the present ability to do so. Essentially, this means that: (1) You tried to injure someone else (2) You were in control of your actions; and […]

Can I Be Found Guilty Of Brandishing A Weapon Charges In San Bernardino If I Acted In Self Defense?

February 20, 2013

Paul Wallin

You will be given a certain amount of leeway if you can establish that you were not the initial aggressor, meaning you did not start the fight or was the first to draw a weapon. However, you can still face criminal charges if you continued to exhibit aggression or use force after the threat is […]

Can I purchase or own a gun if I have been convicted of a misdemeanor?

October 4, 2012

Paul Wallin

Can I purchase or own a gun if I have been convicted of a misdemeanor? Also, how can I get my gun rights reinstated if I want to purchase a firearm? A: California’s gun laws are some of the most complicated, vague and confusing laws of any laws on the books anywhere. There are a […]

WHAT KIND OF PUNISHMENT AM I FACING FOR FELONY ASSAULT UNDER PENAL CODE 245(A)(1) IN CALIFORNIA?

March 29, 2012

Paul Wallin

The answer to this question really depends on the exact charge under section 245(a)(1). This crime can be a serious felony, or a “strike” if the victim actually suffered great bodily injury or if it was committed with the use of a dangerous or deadly weapon. It can also be a regular, non-strike felony if […]

I am being charged with felony assault under penal code 245(a)(1) in California. Is this charge a “strike”?

February 7, 2012

Paul Wallin

Penal code section 245(a)(1) is one of the most confusing penal code sections in California. That is because it can be a strike offense or a non-strike offense depending on how the district attorney charges the case. If you are accused of using a deadly weapon or causing great bodily injury to a victim in […]

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