Degrees of Murder: What’s the Difference?
Degrees of Murder: What’s the Difference? Murder is one of the most severe crimes in California, and the penalties for conviction often involve a lifetime in jail. However, the different degrees of murder can be confusing and complex, as your charges will often depend on the specific circumstances of your case and your intentions. Below, our attorneys explain the differences between the different degrees of murder. First-Degree Murder First-degree murder…
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5 Things You Can’t Do If You Have a Warrant for Your Arrest
5 Things You Can’t Do If You Have a Warrant for Your Arrest In southern California, an arrest warrant authorizes police officers to arrest and detain you for a suspected crime. A warrant for your arrest in California can seriously limit your freedom, preventing you from performing everyday tasks. Whether it’s an arrest warrant for a felony or misdemeanor or a bench warrant for a probation violation, you may be…
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Ghost Guns: California’s Legal Requirements for Self-Made Firearms
Ghost Guns: California’s Legal Requirements for Self-Made Firearms What Are Ghost Guns? As a result of California’s restrictive gun laws, self-made firearms have risen in popularity. These so-called “ghost guns” are manufactured outside of the traditional supply chain. They may be built on a 3-D printer, or put together using individual components sold by hundreds of companies that make almost finished weapons. The nearly completed firearms, known as "80 percent…
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Penalties for Illegal Abortions in California
Penalties for Illegal Abortions in California California’s Abortion Law Abortion refers to the deliberate termination of a pregnancy, generally using medicine or surgery to remove an embryo or fetus from the uterus. In California, abortion has been legal since 1967, and the state retains stronger reproductive health rights than much of the rest of the nation. Despite this, California does impose certain restrictions on these procedures. The right to an…
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Trevor Bauer: The Vague Line Between ‘Rough’ Sex & Sexual Assault
Trevor Bauer: The Vague Line Between ‘Rough’ Sex & Sexual Assault In recent news, Trevor Bauer has been accused of sexually assaulting a woman, with whom he was romantically involved. During a recent court hearing on July 23rd, a judge granted a temporary restraining order against Mr. Bauer. However, this is just the beginning of what is likely to be a very complicated legal matter to resolve. This article will…
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The 4 Most Common Mistakes Defendants Make in Criminal Cases
The 4 Most Common Mistakes Defendants Make in Criminal Cases Our skilled criminal defense attorneys have been successfully defending clients facing criminal charges for more than 40 years. When a client hires Wallin & Klarich, we advise them on how best to handle their case. But sometimes, clients do not listen to our advice and make mistakes. Here are the four most common mistakes defendants make in criminal cases so…
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How to Beat a Probation Violation Accusation
How to Beat a Probation Violation Accusation Probation gives you the opportunity to serve your sentence without spending time in custody. However, you need to understand that probation is not easy. You will be required to follow a strict set of probation terms, which could include frequent visits to a probation officer, entering drug or alcohol treatment programs, and/or attending anger management counseling. If you do not comply with all…
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Key Differences Between Statutory Rape and Lewd Acts with a Minor (PC 261.5 and PC 288)
Key Differences Between Statutory Rape and Lewd Acts with a Minor (PC 261.5 and PC 288) In some cases, the crimes of statutory rape and lewd or lascivious acts involving a minor could seem interchangeable. Both crimes involve sexual activity with a person under the age of 18. However, there are significant differences between these two crimes. Let’s explore the differences between statutory rape and lewd acts with a minor.…
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Can a Rape Victim Drop Charges? (PC 261)
Can a Rape Victim Drop Charges? (PC 261) Rape cases are often “he-said/she-said” circumstances where the only evidence against the defendant is the word of the alleged victim. Even in cases that don’t come down to “he-said/she-said,” the alleged victim’s statements are important pieces of evidence. So, what happens when an alleged victim wants to take back his or her allegations of rape? Can the alleged victim have rape charges…
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California Extends Miranda Rights to Children 15 and Under
California Extends Miranda Rights to Children 15 and Under Your child is accused of an incident at school. The police come to the school and take your child to the police station. You are not informed that your child is being questioned by police. Authorities use interrogation tactics to get your child to confess to committing a crime he or she may not have actually committed. Unfortunately, this nightmare scenario…
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