Moreno Valley School Board Member Facing Life in Prison for Rape, Attempted Murder and Pimping
What Is A “Heat Of Passion” Defense?
“Heat Of Passion” Defense The heat of passion defense is one of the defenses available to those accused of committing a crime in California. It's based on the principle that a person who acts in the heat of passion, without sufficient time for their passion to cool, and with an honest and reasonable belief that their actions were necessary for self-defense or defense of another, should not be held liable…
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Degrees Of Murder | What’s The Difference?
Degrees Of Murder And The Differences In California, murder is defined as the killing of a human being with malice aforethought. There are three levels of murder in the state: first-degree, second-degree, and manslaughter. First-degree murder is premeditated killing or involves special circumstances such as torture, child abuse, or lying in wait. Second-degree murder is an intentional killing without premeditation, as well as killings that occur during the commission of…
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People v. Sanchez (2022): Amended Laws Resulting in Reversed Convictions
People v. Sanchez (2022): Amended Laws Resulting in Reversed Convictions The California Court of Appeals reviewed the issue of whether the natural and probable consequences doctrine can prove an accomplice committed attempted murder relative to Senate Bill 775, which amended section 1170.95 of SB1437 in People v. Sanchez. In Sanchez, Mr. Sanchez was at a local park with his family when he was confronted by four men. The men threatened…
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Social Media Companies May No Longer Refuse to Turn Over Relevant Information to Those Facing Criminal Charges
Social Media Companies May No Longer Refuse to Turn Over Relevant Information to Those Facing Criminal Charges In August 2020, the California Supreme Court sent a case for attempted murder back to the trial court to provide the accused a new trial. The high court did so because they did not believe that social media companies like Facebook and Twitter should always be able to refuse to comply with subpoenas…
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Enhancements to Attempted Murder Charges (PC 664)
Enhancements to Attempted Murder Charges (PC 664) Attempted murder is one of the most serious crimes you can be accused of in the state of California. This crime carries severe consequences that could destroy your freedom. An attempted murder conviction could threaten your life forever, but it could carry even harsher penalties under certain circumstances. For instance, you could face 25 years to life in prison if you are alleged…
Read MoreRapper Bobby Shmurda Facing “Shmurda” Charges. What’s Next?
Rapper Bobby Shmurda Facing “Shmurda” Charges. What’s Next? If you are a hip-hop fan, you may have been surprised when Ackquille Pollard, aka “Bobby Shmurda,” was arrested in New York City recently. Shmurda is facing charges of some of the very same crimes he’s rapped about. James Essig, head of the NYC police unit that made the arrest, said that Shmurda’s lyrics are “almost like a real life document of…
Read MoreThe Crimes in Billy Madison are No Laughing Matter
The Crimes in Billy Madison are No Laughing Matter The film "Billy Madison" helped launch the career of one of the biggest movie stars of the last 20 years, Adam Sandler. The film, follows a twenty-something hotel heir named Billy Madison who has to repeat every grade in school to prove himself worthy of the responsibility of running his father’s business. Madison’s actions are seen as harmless and even endearing.…
Read MoreDefenses to Attempted Murder Charges in Los Angeles (Penal Code Section 664)
Defenses to Attempted Murder Charges in Los Angeles (Penal Code Section 664) Attempted murder is an extremely serious charge. If you are convicted of this offense, you could face up to life in prison. Fortunately, our skilled attorneys at Wallin & Klarich have over 40 years of experience successfully defending clients facing attempted murder charges. We want to share how we can defend you in the event you are accused…
Read MoreHigh School Student Prank Results in Attempted Murder Charges
High School Student Prank Results in Attempted Murder Charges Did you ever imagine that a high school student would seek the assistance of a California murder defense attorney after pulling a prank on a teacher? You are a high school student and you really, really hate your teacher. She picks on you. She gives you detention. She makes you do too much homework. She even tells you that you are…
Read MoreMoreno Valley School Board Member Facing Life in Prison for Rape, Attempted Murder and Pimping
Moreno Valley School Board Member Facing Life in Prison for Rape, Attempted Murder and Pimping It seems as though there is one California sex crimes scandal after another at our public schools. The most prominent case follows the Miramonte Elementary school scandal in which two different teachers have been accused of lewd acts with a minor under 14. Then most recently, a teacher in Anaheim Hills was accused of having…
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