Don’t Let a Criminal Conviction Ruin Your Child’s Future – Welfare and Institutions Code 654
Don’t Let a Criminal Conviction Ruin Your Child’s Future – Welfare and Institutions Code 654
Don't Let a Criminal Conviction Ruin Your Child's Future - Welfare and Institutions Code 654 Nothing obstructs the future of a young child more than a criminal record. When a child makes a mistake and incurs allegations of assault, weapons possession, drug use, sexual misconduct, or vandalism, a conviction can prove to be a lingering hindrance that may significantly deprive the child in later life of certain opportunities and privileges.…
Read MoreJuveniles Under the Age of 19 Cannot be Placed in an Adult Jail
Juveniles Under the Age of 19 Cannot be Placed in an Adult Jail A recent California Court of Appeals case (People v. Ramon M.) held that a juvenile who has been declared a ward of the court is to be confined in juvenile jail facilities until he or she reaches the age of 19. Ramon M. was in and out of custody from the time he was 14 years old.…
Read MoreDefendant is Entitled to Claim of Right Defense Jury Instruction Where He Was Charged With Aiding and Abetting Burglary
Defendant is Entitled to Claim of Right Defense Jury Instruction Where He Was Charged With Aiding and Abetting Burglary The California Court of Appeals recently ruled in People v. Williams that a defendant charged with burglary on an aiding and abetting theory is entitled to a “claim-of-right” jury instruction. A claim-of-right jury instruction is used when someone “takes back” property or an item he or she believed to be his…
Read MoreLaw Enforcement is Prohibited from Searching Without a Warrant When Defendant is Confined in a Police Car
Law Enforcement is Prohibited from Searching Without a Warrant When Defendant is Confined in a Police Car 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…
Read MorePittsburgh Steelers Kicker Cited for Public Intoxication
Pittsburgh Steelers Kicker Cited for Public Intoxication The Pittsburgh Steelers are the defending champions in the National Football League. Unfortunately, it appears that their kicker has not stopped celebrating the victory. Kicker Jeff Reed was cited by law enforcement recently for public intoxication and disorderly conduct outside a Cleveland area bar. The incident occurred a few blocks from where the Steelers defeated the Cleveland Browns earlier in the day. Reed…
Read MoreSave Your Drivers License
Save Your Drivers License If you are facing the loss of your drivers license, you need an aggressive attorney at Wallin & Klarich. There are many reasons the California DMV can take your privilege to drive away. It could be for a DUI, or perhaps for being a negligent operator (too many points) or even for a medical reason. Wallin & Klarich have trained attorneys who specialize in DMV hearings.…
Read MoreSealing of Juvenile Records: Welfare and Institutions Code, Sections 389 and 781
Sealing of Juvenile Records: Welfare and Institutions Code, Sections 389 and 781 If your child has been adjudicated a ward of the court and is on probation, or has been ordered to court on a criminal case, it is important to keep your child’s record as clean as possible. Many opportunities can be lost if you do not take affirmative steps in clearing the record. Your child could be denied…
Read MoreTwo DJs Killed in DUI Accident
Two DJs Killed in DUI Accident Two popular Southern California disc jockeys were killed in a Ventura County DUI accident as they returned from a charity event, according to The Fillmore Gazette. The two DJ’s, one of which was 34-years-old and a Fillmore native, and his friend 33-years-old from Ventura, were killed early Sunday morning by an alleged drunk driver on Highway 118, after leaving the American Cancer Society Relay…
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