District Attorney Wants to Raise Your Bail? How Hiring the Right Defense Attorney Can Save You Money & Peace Of Mind
District Attorney Wants to Raise Your Bail? How Hiring the Right Defense Attorney Can Save You Money & Peace Of Mind Upon being charged with a crime, it is a common tactic for the District Attorney (DA) to request that the bail be set at maximum or raised, which often requires you to stay in jail for a prolonged period of time. Luckily, hiring an experienced defense attorney can greatly…
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New Law Can Help Those Accused of Crimes Access Police Officer Records to Help Them Win Their Case
New Law Can Help Those Accused of Crimes Access Police Officer Records to Help Them Win Their Case That’s not what happened! The police officer is lying! That’s not what I said! Many people accused of crimes are surprised to learn of what police officers said they said or things they did following their arrest and charges filed against them. The accused becomes frustrated not only with being accused of…
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NEW COURT ORDER IN ORANGE COUNTY COULD LEAD TO YOUR RELEASE FROM CUSTODY 60 DAYS EARLIER THAN EXPECTED
NEW COURT ORDER IN ORANGE COUNTY COULD LEAD TO YOUR RELEASE FROM CUSTODY 60 DAYS EARLIER THAN EXPECTED A new judicial order issued and signed by the presiding judge of the Orange County Superior Court KIRK H. NAKAMURA on March 24, 2020 now may make it possible for persons who are serving custody time in Orange County jails or juvenile hall facilities to be released if they are within the…
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Can I Be Prosecuted as an Accessory if I Refuse to Testify?
Can I Be Prosecuted as an Accessory if I Refuse to Testify? Accessory v. Accomplice This is an interesting question and, at the outset, let's differentiate an "accessory" from an "accomplice." Generally, an accessory is someone who helps someone escape arrest, trial, or conviction, but is not involved in the crime themselves; whereas an accomplice is a person who aide in the commission of the crime itself. This distinction is…
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Orange County Law Firm Will Offer Virtual Consultations Throughout the Duration of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Orange County Law Firm Will Offer Virtual Consultations Throughout the Duration of the COVID-19 Pandemic [TUSTIN, CA]: The offices of Wallin & Klarich will remain open to assist clients and potential new clients during the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic, in accordance with Mandated Safety Guidelines by the World Health Organization. To better serve our clients, Wallin & Klarich is now offering virtual consultations to encourage social distancing. How Can I Set…
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AB 164 Expands the Scope of Persons Prohibited from Owning or Purchasing a Firearm
AB 164 Expands the Scope of Persons Prohibited from Owning or Purchasing a Firearm Under existing law, a person who purchases or receives a firearm attempts to purchase or receive a firearm or owns or possesses a firearm knowing that the person is prohibited from doing so by a temporary restraining order, an injunction, or protective order, as specified, is guilty of a crime. Changes Under Assembly Bill No. 164…
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SB 269 Statute of Limitations for Wrongful Convictions Extended
SB 269 Statute of Limitations for Wrongful Convictions Extended Previous Law for Wrongful Convictions Existing law authorizes a person who has been convicted of a felony, imprisoned or incarcerated, and granted a pardon because either the crime was not committed or the person was innocent of the crime to present a claim against the state to the board for the pecuniary injury sustained by the person through the erroneous conviction…
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Former Deputy City Prosecutor Joins Orange County Top Criminal Defense Firm
Former Deputy City Prosecutor Joins Orange County Top Criminal Defense Firm Attorney Richard A. Iriarte was Appointed as Associate Attorney for Wallin & Klarich [TUSTIN, CA]: Wallin & Klarich, is excited to welcome criminal defense attorney Richard A. Iriarte. Richard Iriarte will provide his services to Wallin & Klarich clients primarily in Los Angeles County as well as support our office locations in Torrance and West Covina, California. Richard Iriarte…
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Orange County Law Firm Adds Former Deputy District Attorney
Orange County Law Firm Adds Former Deputy District Attorney Wallin & Klarich Welcomes William Basil Sparks III as Associate Attorney Wallin & Klarich is proud to welcome Attorney William Sparks to our dedicated team of criminal defense attorneys. William Sparks comes to our firm with over 20 years experience as a deputy district attorney. Mr. Sparks has successfully handled over 65 jury trials and 350 preliminary hearings during his career…
Read MoreHOW BAD JURY INSTRUCTIONS IN YOUR CASE MIGHT GET YOU A NEW TRIAL
HOW BAD JURY INSTRUCTIONS IN YOUR CASE MIGHT GET YOU A NEW TRIAL In People v. Wetle, a commercial fisherman was prosecuted under sections of the California Code of Regulations 14 section 632(a)(1)(C) and section 180.2 (Fish and Game Code 12000(a)). Commercial crab fishermen use large "crab traps" to trap crab. The traps are baited and dropped into the ocean to "soak" - i.e., sit at the bottom of the…
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