July 1, 2022 | Paul Wallin
What Is the First Step Act? In order to understand the Supreme Court ruling earlier this week regarding reduced prison sentences for inmates, it is first necessary to understand what the First Step Act is. In December of 2018, then-President Trump signed the First Step Act into law. The act was part of a bi-partisan effort to reform the criminal justice system and improve its outcomes. Its goal was to…
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…
New Title IX Rules Secure Due Process Rights for Students in California Universities and Colleges
August 31, 2020 | Matthew Wallin
New Title IX Rules Secure Due Process Rights for Students in California Universities and Colleges New Title IX rules by…
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…
Success Stories Military Veteran Gets a Fair Shake
October 1, 2019 | Paul Wallin
Success Stories Military Veteran Gets a Fair Shake Unfortunately, our client put his faith in someone whose idea to get…
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…
Can I Be Charged with Felony DUI in Los Angeles?
July 15, 2016 | Matthew Wallin
Can I Be Charged with Felony DUI in Los Angeles? In Los Angeles, DUI is a “wobbler” offense, which means…
