March 22, 2023 | Paul Wallin
Last Monday, a federal judge in Orange County blocked parts of a California law restricting the sale of new handguns in the state, ruling the provisions to be unconstitutional. Below, we explain California’s current requirements for new handguns and the challenges to these laws. What Are California’s Requirements for New Handguns? In California, new handguns must meet certain requirements under the Unsafe Handgun Act. The Act, enacted in 2001, aims…
New Federal Law That Would Increase The Penalty for Carjacking is Politically Motivated Says Wallin and Klarich Senior Partner Paul Wallin
March 10, 2023 | Paul Wallin
A Republican-Sponsored Bill Would Block Early Prison Release for Federal Carjacking Offenders Carjacking is a serious crime that has caused…
What Happens When Someone Presses Charges Against You?
March 4, 2023 | Bryan Powell
What Happens When Someone Presses Charges Against You? When someone presses charges against you, they are prosecuting a criminal case…
What Does a Public Defender Do?
February 27, 2023 | Bryan Powell
What Is a Public Defender? In criminal prosecutions, all defendants have a right to an attorney under the Sixth Amendment…
How to Get Out of Statutory Rape Charges
February 24, 2023 | Bryan Powell
How to Get Out of Statutory Rape Charges What Is Statutory Rape? In California, statutory rape is defined as unlawful…
How Long Does It Take to Press Charges?
February 20, 2023 | Bryan Powell
How Long Does It Take to Press Charges? How Long Does It Take a Prosecutor to File Charges? A criminal…
How to Win a Revocation Hearing
February 16, 2023 | Bryan Powell
What Is a Revocation Hearing? When criminal offenders receive probation as a punishment, they must follow certain terms and conditions…
How Much Is a Reckless Driving Ticket?
February 13, 2023 | Bryan Powell
How Much Is a Reckless Driving Ticket? What Is Reckless Driving? Under California Vehicle Code Section 23103, reckless driving is…
What Happens If Charges Are Dropped Before Trial?
February 7, 2023 | Bryan Powell
What Happens If Charges Are Dropped Before Trial? If you are charged with a crime in California, you will face…
How to Avoid Paying Restitution
February 4, 2023 | Bryan Powell
What Is Restitution? Avoid paying restitution As authorized under California Penal Code Section 1202.4, many criminal cases require a guilty…
How Long Can You Be Held Without Bail?
February 1, 2023 | Bryan Powell
What Is Bail? Bail After a defendant has been charged with a crime and taken into custody, the court will…
What Happens in a Hung Jury?
January 27, 2023 | Bryan Powell
What Is a Hung Jury? In most jurisdictions, a unanimous jury decision is required for a verdict to be given,…
What Are Sex Offenders Prohibited from Doing?
January 24, 2023 | Bryan Powell
California enforces strict laws regarding sex crimes and imposes serious penalties for violators. A sex crime conviction may hold negative…
What is the Minimum Sentence for Child Molesters Under California Penal Code 647.6 PC
January 13, 2023 | Bryan Powell
What is the Minimum Sentence for Child Molesters Under California Penal Code 647.6 PC If you have been accused or…
Is Spanking a Child Illegal in California?
January 11, 2023 | Bryan Powell
Is Spanking a Child Illegal in California? Under California law, spanking your child, or using some other reasonable form of…
How Long After Being Molested Can You Press Charges in California?
January 10, 2023 | Bryan Powell
How Long After Being Molested Can You Press Charges in California? A statute of limitations determines the timeline for criminal…
People v. Avalos: Conviction Reversed Due to Miranda Violation
December 28, 2022 | agwklaw
By law, a police officer must read you your rights when you are arrested. This is called a “Miranda warning”…
People v. Ware: Specific Intent to Kill Required for Murder Conviction
December 19, 2022 | agwklaw
In the case of People v. Ware, the Supreme Court of California held that there must be evidence of a…
Even Lawyers Go to Prison for Stealing
December 19, 2022 | Paul Wallin
The Case of Michael J. Avenatti Lawyer Michael J. Avenatti represents a case of serious attorney misconduct. Currently, the Santa…
Lack of Substantial Evidence Can Lead to Dismissal of Your Dependency Petition
December 16, 2022 | Paul Wallin
In re G.Z.: Lack of Substantial Evidence Can Lead to Dismissal of Your Dependency Petition In the case of G.Z.,…
The Cost of a Lawyer in California
October 28, 2022 | Paul Wallin
How much is a lawyer in Southern California? The cost of a lawyer can vary greatly depending on the type…
4 Reasons You Should Not Accept a Plea Bargain at Your First Court Appearance
April 26, 2022 | Paul Wallin
4 Reasons You Should Not Accept a Plea Bargain at Your First Court Appearance At Wallin & Klarich, we have…
Convictions of Misdemeanor or Felony Domestic Violence in California End Your Federal Right To Bear Arms
March 18, 2022 | Paul Wallin
Convictions of Misdemeanor or Felony Domestic Violence in California End Your Federal Right To Bear Arms The Second Amendment to…
How Can an Expungement Help Me Get a Job? (PC 1203.4)
February 23, 2022 | Stephen Klarich
How Can an Expungement Help Me Get a Job? (PC 1203.4) In today’s economy, job-seekers need every advantage they can…
Three Very Important Things to Remember for Your Restraining Order Hearing
February 21, 2022 | Stephen Klarich
Three Very Important Things to Remember for Your Restraining Order Hearing 1. A respondent must be served with the restraining…
Man Charged With Vehicular Homicide After Starting Chain-Reaction Of Collisions
November 8, 2021 | Paul Wallin
Being involved in a fatal accident is a serious matter. Depending on the circumstances you can be charged with vehicular…
COVID-19 is Not an Excuse: Courts Must Hold Preliminary Hearings Within 60 Days of Arraignment
December 14, 2020 | Paul Wallin
COVID-19 is Not an Excuse: Courts Must Hold Preliminary Hearings Within 60 Days of Arraignment The question before the court…
Prop 57 May Not Apply To Juvenile Offenders Sentenced In A Trial Court
November 23, 2020 | Paul Wallin
Defendant Jesus Lizarraga (“Lizarraga”) was 17 years old when he shot and killed a member of a rival gang. In…
Federal Judge Dismissed a Drug Case When the Federal Court Refused to Resume Jury Trials and Violated the Defendant’s Constitutional Rights
October 27, 2020 | Paul Wallin
Federal Judge Dismissed a Drug Case When the Federal Court Refused to Resume Jury Trials and Violated the Defendant's Constitutional…
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to Award 12-weeks of Positive Programming Credit to Eligible Inmates
October 21, 2020 | Paul Wallin
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to Award 12-weeks of Positive Programming Credit to Eligible Inmates As the global Covid-19…
California Court of Appeals Finds that Requiring Probationer to Surrender Electronic Devices to Search at Any Time was Burdensome and Intrusive
May 12, 2020 | Paul Wallin
California Court of Appeals Finds that Requiring Probationer to Surrender Electronic Devices to Search at Any Time was Burdensome and…
HOW BAD JURY INSTRUCTIONS IN YOUR CASE MIGHT GET YOU A NEW TRIAL
February 26, 2020 | Paul Wallin
HOW BAD JURY INSTRUCTIONS IN YOUR CASE MIGHT GET YOU A NEW TRIAL In People v. Wetle, a commercial fisherman…
PAUL WALLIN GUEST SPEAKER FOR AVID STUDENTS AT COLUMBUS TUSTIN MIDDLE SCHOOL
June 15, 2019 | Paul Wallin
Senior Partner Paul Wallin had the privilege of speaking at the Columbus Tustin Middle School (CTMS) career day.…
Experienced School Expulsion Attorney Having Highlight Year
May 30, 2019 | Paul Wallin
Matthew B. Wallin Continues to Ensure Fair School Disciplinary Processes for Students in 2019 The Law Firm of Wallin…
