Archive for December, 2009

Charlie Sheen is Accused of Assault, Menacing With a Deadly Weapon and Criminal Mischief: An Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney Can Mean the Difference between Jail and Freedom

Thursday, December 31st, 2009

On December 29, 2009, CNN reported that Charlie Sheen’s Wife, Brooke Mueller, has accused Mr. Sheen of threatening to have her killed. CNN reports that Mueller alleges Sheen said, “I have ex-police I can hire who know how to get the job done, and they won’t leave any trace,” as he held her down with a knife.

Sheen was arrested on Christmas Day and is being charged with assault, menacing with a deadly weapon and criminal mischief. He posted $8,500 bond and was released. According to CNN, Sheen claimed that Mueller threatened to divorce him. He admitted he was upset by these threats because of his previous history. Sheen further admitted to officers that he and his wife had slapped each other on the arms. He said he snapped two pairs of her eyeglasses in front of her.

When faced with any criminal allegations, it is imperative to retain legal counsel as soon as possible. Hiring an attorney at the critical, initial stage of investigation can save you thousands of dollars in attorney and investigation fees because an attorney can negotiate with the prosecutor’s office before a case is even filed against you. Also, hiring an experienced attorney at the onset of criminal investigation will ensure that admissions are not made to law enforcement.

It is essential to speak with a knowledgeable criminal defense attorney when faced with assault allegations. An attorney will ensure your constitutional rights are protected. If you or someone you love is being investigated or facing criminal charges in California, contact the experienced Southern California criminal defense lawyers at Wallin & Klarich today at 1-888-749-0034 or www.wklaw.com for a consultation of your case. We can help you.

Domestic Violence: Why You Need an Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney if the Alleged Victim “Recants” Her Statement to the Police

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009

Domestic violence claims are very common in today’s society. They can result from a minor verbal fight or from a non-verbal action made in the spur of the moment (an action perceived as a threat). Either way, the implications of domestic violence charges are serious. Once a 911 call is placed, there is no turning [...]

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Have You Been Charged With Evading Law Enforcement?

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009

KTLA-TV recently reported that a male suspect was arrested after SWAT was brought in. The man had allegedly stolen a vehicle, at which time a police chase ensued. During the chase the suspect allegedly left his vehicle, forced his way into an apartment, and detained the people in the apartment before eventually surrendering. No one [...]

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DNA Evidence Clears a Man Who Served 28 Years Due to Erroneous Rape and Murder Conviction

Thursday, December 24th, 2009

In the nation’s capital, a man was exonerated after spending the past 28 years in prison. The man, Donald Eugene Gates, was convicted of the 1981 rape and murder of a 21-year old Georgetown student and was sentenced to 20 years to life. Mr. Gates was sentenced, in large part, because a hair at the [...]

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Alleged ‘Westside Rapist’ Suspected in Other Slayings

Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009

John Floyd Thomas, also known as the alleged “Westside Rapist,” has pleaded not guilty to seven murder charges. Thomas had long been suspected by law enforcement for raping and killing older women living in the west Los Angeles and Claremont areas during the 1970s and 1980s. Police allege that Thomas has been linked to the [...]

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Palmdale Police Bust Pot Operation

Monday, December 21st, 2009

Recently it was reported that law enforcement seized over 400 plants in a pot bust in Palmdale, according to an article published on abclocal.com. The growing operation was found inside a Palmdale home, which authorities had originally suspected after catching a whiff of what they claim was the smell of marijuana. According to the article: [...]

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Accused Serial Murder Suspect Pleads Insanity and Demands to Represent Himself in Court

Friday, December 18th, 2009

An article in the Orange County Register tells the story of a Santa Ana man who is defending himself in an upcoming death penalty trial. The man has entered a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity to four of five murder charges lodged against him. He denies committing a fifth murder in June [...]

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I Have Been Convicted of a Crime, Now What Do I Do?

Wednesday, December 16th, 2009

You were just convicted of a felony in California and wonder what you can do now. With a felony, your chances of gainful employment decrease and, if you are already employed, you could lose your job because of the conviction. What now? The law firm of Wallin & Klarich has been helping persons convicted of [...]

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Law Enforcement is Prohibited from Searching Without a Warrant When Defendant is Confined in a Police Car

Monday, December 14th, 2009

On August 1, 2005, police officers arrested Raul Leal at his home. The police handcuffed Mr. Leal, led him away from his home and confined him to a police car which was over 30 feet from his home. Without a search warrant, the police searched Mr. Leal’s residence and determined there was no one else [...]

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Celebrity Lil Wayne Pleads Guilty to Weapons Charge

Friday, December 11th, 2009

The Associated Press reported the story of celebrity Lil Wayne who recently plead guilty to a felony weapons possession charge in New York. The charge originated two years ago when the police pulled over his tour bus following a concert. The bus had been pulled over after police suspected seeing and smelling marijuana smoke. Once [...]

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