April 10, 2024 | Paul Wallin
Can a Defense Attorney Help Me If I Am Being Charged With A Felony? When you're facing serious felony charges in a state like California, it's crucial to understand the importance of having a defense attorney by your side. They can make a world of difference in navigating the complexities of the justice system and securing the best possible outcome in your case. Selecting the right criminal defense law firm…
If You Are Accused Of An Assault Charge In California Can You Make A Winnable Self-Defense Argument? “What is “Justifiable Force”? Penal Code Section 245
February 29, 2024 | Paul Wallin
If You Are Accused Of An Assault Charge In California Can You Make A Winnable Self-Defense Argument? "What is "Justifiable…
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…
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
What Are Sex Offenders Prohibited from Doing? California enforces strict laws regarding sex crimes and imposes serious penalties for violators.…
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
People v. Avalos: Conviction Reversed Due to Miranda Violation By law, a police officer must read you your rights when…
People v. Ware: Specific Intent to Kill Required for Murder Conviction
December 19, 2022 | agwklaw
People v. Ware: Specific Intent to Kill Required for Murder Conviction In the case of People v. Ware, the Supreme…
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. Mr. Wallin…
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…
When is Receiving Stolen Property a Crime in California? (Penal Code 496)
January 4, 2016 | Paul Wallin
When is Receiving Stolen Property a Crime in California? (Penal Code 496) Under California Penal Code Section 496(a), it is…
California Underage DUI Laws
December 30, 2015 | Matthew Wallin
California Underage DUI Laws Oh, to be young again. Who doesn’t wish they could roll back the clock to the…
How to get Child Custody With a Criminal Record
December 28, 2015 | Stephen Klarich
How to get Child Custody With a Criminal Record Having a criminal record could have devastating consequences that affect you…
Felony Domestic Violence in Los Angeles
December 23, 2015 | Paul Wallin
Felony Domestic Violence in Los Angeles Domestic violence is one of the most commonly reported crimes in Los Angeles County.…
Third Offense DUI Laws in California
December 21, 2015 | Matthew Wallin
Third Offense DUI Laws in California Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is a serious crime in California.…
Who Drives Drunk More Often: Men or Women?
December 18, 2015 | Paul Wallin
Who Drives Drunk More Often: Men or Women? For years, men have been paying more for their car insurance because…
I Received Stolen Property. Can I Be Charged With A Crime? (California Penal Code Section 496)
December 16, 2015 | Paul Wallin
I Received Stolen Property. Can I Be Charged With A Crime? (California Penal Code Section 496) Many people do not…
Are There Any Instances in Which a Judge Can Deny Bail? (PC 1271)
December 14, 2015 | Paul Wallin
Are There Any Instances in Which a Judge Can Deny Bail? (PC 1271) If you were arrested for a crime,…
California DUI Causing Injury Penalties – CVC 23153(a), CVC 23153(b)
December 9, 2015 | Matthew Wallin
California DUI Causing Injury Penalties - CVC 23153(a), CVC 23153(b) You decided to drive home after attending a concert at…
What Rights Do Juveniles in Custody Have?
December 7, 2015 | Paul Wallin
What Rights Do Juveniles in Custody Have? Generally speaking, juveniles must be afforded the same basic constitutional rights that adults…
California Domestic Violence Laws: Is it Domestic Violence if You are Not Dating the Victim?
December 4, 2015 | Paul Wallin
California Domestic Violence Laws: Is it Domestic Violence if You are Not Dating the Victim? When someone mentions domestic violence…
Possible defenses for corporal injury on a spouse Penal Code 273.5
November 30, 2015 | Paul Wallin
Possible defenses for corporal injury on a spouse Penal Code 273.5 Many people know that domestic violence is a serious…
What do I do if there is a warrant out for my arrest?
November 25, 2015 | Matthew Wallin
What do I do if there is a warrant out for my arrest? If a warrant is issued against you,…
I Am Accused of Assault with a Deadly Weapon in San Bernardino (PC 245)
November 23, 2015 | Matthew Wallin
I Am Accused of Assault with a Deadly Weapon in San Bernardino (PC 245) Under Penal Code section 245(a), assault…
DUI Tests – 15 Minute Observation Period for DUI
November 20, 2015 | Matthew Wallin
DUI Tests - 15 Minute Observation Period for DUI If you are pulled over for DUI in California, you will…
I Am Being Accused of Violating a Restraining Order – PC 273.6
November 18, 2015 | Paul Wallin
I Am Being Accused of Violating a Restraining Order – PC 273.6 A restraining order is a court order that…
How to Avoid Criminal Charges on Fantasy Sports Sites
November 16, 2015 | Paul Wallin
How to Avoid Criminal Charges on Fantasy Sports Sites For many Americans, Sundays are special days. Not only is it…
What is Involuntary Manslaughter? – PC 192 (b)
November 11, 2015 | Paul Wallin
What is Involuntary Manslaughter? – PC 192 (b) Under California Penal Code section 192 (b), involuntary manslaughter is the unlawful…
Punishment for Felony Offenders Charged with Assault with a Deadly Weapon in Riverside (PC 245)
November 9, 2015 | Matthew Wallin
Punishment for Felony Offenders Charged with Assault with a Deadly Weapon in Riverside (PC 245) Assault with a deadly weapon…
What is a lewd and lascivious act on a child? – California Penal Code Section 288
November 6, 2015 | Stephen Klarich
What is a lewd and lascivious act on a child? – California Penal Code Section 288 In California, it is…
3 Defenses An Attorney Can Use If You Are Facing Vandalism Charges In Orange County – California Penal Code 594
November 2, 2015 | Paul Wallin
3 Defenses An Attorney Can Use If You Are Facing Vandalism Charges In Orange County - California Penal Code 594…
Consequences of DUI If You Are on Probation for a DUI in Riverside County
October 30, 2015 | Paul Wallin
Consequences of DUI If You Are on Probation for a DUI in Riverside County A DUI conviction in Riverside is…
What Does being Charged with a “Wobbler” Offense in California Mean?
October 28, 2015 | Paul Wallin
What Does being Charged with a "Wobbler" Offense in California Mean? The term "wobbler" is one that is frequently used…
California Implied Consent DUI Law
October 23, 2015 | Matthew Wallin
California Implied Consent DUI Law One of the most common arguments our DUI attorneys hear from prospective clients is that…
DUI Murder or Vehicular Manslaughter?
October 21, 2015 | Paul Wallin
DUI Murder or Vehicular Manslaughter? We Californians spend much of our lives in cars. Not only is driving necessary for…
The Serious Consequences of Felony Insurance Fraud (PC 548-550)
October 19, 2015 | Paul Wallin
The Serious Consequences of Felony Insurance Fraud (PC 548-550) The recent arrests of 15 people in Los Angeles on more…
The Elements of a Killing: How Malice Separates Murder from Manslaughter in California
October 16, 2015 | Paul Wallin
The Elements of a Killing: How Malice Separates Murder from Manslaughter in California Mark Twain once observed that while all…
Do You Have Miranda Rights if You are Not Under Arrest?
October 14, 2015 | Paul Wallin
Do You Have Miranda Rights if You are Not Under Arrest? “You have the right to remain silent.” We’ve all…
Can You Be Convicted of Stalking if You Never Made a Threat? (PC 646.9)
October 12, 2015 | Paul Wallin
Can You Be Convicted of Stalking if You Never Made a Threat? (PC 646.9) According to California Penal Code Section…
Violation Of Restraining Order Cases In California And New Ways To Defend Against Them
October 9, 2015 | Paul Wallin
Violation Of Restraining Order Cases In California And New Ways To Defend Against Them Restraining and protective orders (PC 527.6…
6 Reasons Why Reducing a Felony Conviction to a Misdemeanor is Worth the Expense
October 7, 2015 | Stephen Klarich
6 Reasons Why Reducing a Felony Conviction to a Misdemeanor is Worth the Expense If you have been convicted of…
You Need Three Or More Convictions For the Prosecution To Charge A Felony Petty Theft
October 5, 2015 | Paul Wallin
You Need Three Or More Convictions For the Prosecution To Charge A Felony Petty Theft If you're like most people,…
What Are The Punishments For A Second DUI Conviction In Orange County? (CVC 23152(a))
October 2, 2015 | Matthew Wallin
What Are The Punishments For A Second DUI Conviction In Orange County? (CVC 23152(a)) If you are convicted of DUI,…
What is Domestic Violence under Penal Code 243(e) in California?
September 30, 2015 | Paul Wallin
What is Domestic Violence under Penal Code 243(e) in California? Most people know that domestic violence is a crime in…
Can a Single Crime Lead to Multiple Punishments?
September 28, 2015 | Paul Wallin
Can a Single Crime Lead to Multiple Punishments? Under certain circumstances, you could be charged with multiple crimes for a…
Defenses to Assault with a Deadly Weapon Charges in Los Angeles
September 25, 2015 | Matthew Wallin
Defenses to Assault with a Deadly Weapon Charges in Los Angeles If you are accused of assault with a deadly…
Domestic Violence: What if the Alleged Victim “Recants” Her Statement to the Police
September 23, 2015 | Paul Wallin
Domestic Violence: What if the Alleged Victim "Recants" Her Statement to the Police Domestic violence claims are very common in today’s…
Terminate A Domestic Violence Restraining Order
September 18, 2015 | Paul Wallin
Terminate A Domestic Violence Restraining Order If a domestic violence restraining order was issued against you, it could impact your…
California Police Misconduct Laws Passed
September 16, 2015 | Paul Wallin
California Police Misconduct Laws Passed “Police misconduct” is a general phrase used to describe police officials who carry out unlawful…
Are You Violating California Law If You Spank Your Child?
September 9, 2015 | Paul Wallin
Are You Violating California Law If You Spank Your Child? From Spock to Dr. Phil to the ‘Tiger Mom’, there…
Jails in California Must Allow Face to Face Lawyer Visits with Inmates
September 8, 2015 | Paul Wallin
Jails in California Must Allow Face to Face Lawyer Visits with Inmates One of our most treasured constitutional rights is…
The Definition of Detention and How It Affects Your Rights
September 2, 2015 | Paul Wallin
The Definition of Detention and How It Affects Your Rights It is common knowledge that when you are arrested, the…
What Happens if You are Deported while on Probation?
August 31, 2015 | Paul Wallin
What Happens if You are Deported while on Probation? Under California and United States law, if you are convicted of…
When is Unconsciousness a Valid Legal Defense?
August 24, 2015 | Paul Wallin
When is Unconsciousness a Valid Legal Defense? Unconsciousness can be considered a valid legal defense to crimes of both specific…
From Rapper to Rap Sheet: How Song Lyrics are Leading to Criminal Charges
August 19, 2015 | Paul Wallin
From Rapper to Rap Sheet: How Song Lyrics are Leading to Criminal Charges Threatening lyrics in music are nothing new.…
Can a Public Defender Properly Handle Your Criminal Case? Think Twice Before Asking for a Public Defender
August 3, 2015 | Paul Wallin
Can a Public Defender Properly Handle Your Criminal Case? Think Twice Before Asking for a Public Defender Public defenders in…
As California Drought Continues, Water Theft Comes With Harsher Penalties
July 29, 2015 | Paul Wallin
As California Drought Continues, Water Theft Comes With Harsher Penalties As California entered its second year of drought in 2013,…
Can Police Seize Your Money if You Haven’t Been Charged with a Crime? (PC 186.1)
July 24, 2015 | Paul Wallin
Can Police Seize Your Money if You Haven’t Been Charged with a Crime? (PC 186.1) You probably know that police…
Penalties for Stealing Car Registration Tags (VC 4463)
July 22, 2015 | Paul Wallin
Penalties for Stealing Car Registration Tags (VC 4463) Have you ever considered peeling the registration stickers from the plates on…
How You May Be Able to Avoid Jail Time by Serving House Arrest
July 20, 2015 | Paul Wallin
How You May Be Able to Avoid Jail Time by Serving House Arrest House arrest or home confinement is an…
6 Reasons to Hire an Attorney to Handle Your Traffic Ticket
July 17, 2015 | Paul Wallin
6 Reasons to Hire an Attorney to Handle Your Traffic Ticket Receiving a traffic ticket is an expensive and annoying…
Restrictions for First-Time Drivers in California
July 15, 2015 | Paul Wallin
Restrictions for First-Time Drivers in California If you just received your driver’s license in California, chances are there are certain…
4 Things You Can’t Do When a Warrant is Out for Your Arrest
July 13, 2015 | Paul Wallin
4 Things You Can’t Do When a Warrant is Out for Your Arrest In California, if there is a warrant…
Benefits of Having a Former Prosecutor as Your Defense Attorney
July 10, 2015 | Paul Wallin
Benefits of Having a Former Prosecutor as Your Defense Attorney What is a prosecutor? A prosecutor typically represents the government…
Avoiding Punishment for a Third Strike with a Romero Motion
July 8, 2015 | Paul Wallin
Avoiding Punishment for a Third Strike with a Romero Motion In 1994, California’s voters decided that the state needed to…
Does an Anonymous Tip Give Police Probable Cause?
July 6, 2015 | Paul Wallin
Does an Anonymous Tip Give Police Probable Cause? Under the Fourth Amendment, police officers must have probable cause before they…
6 Tips to Help You Get a Job with a Criminal Record
July 1, 2015 | Paul Wallin
6 Tips to Help You Get a Job with a Criminal Record Finding a job can be difficult. From searching…
How a Pitchess Motion Can Help Your Case (Evidence Code 1043-1047)
June 29, 2015 | Paul Wallin
How a Pitchess Motion Can Help Your Case (Evidence Code 1043-1047) A Pitchess Motion allows you to make a formal…
Consequences for Marijuana Cultivation in California (HS 11358)
June 26, 2015 | Paul Wallin
Consequences for Marijuana Cultivation in California (HS 11358) California has strict laws regarding illegal drugs. Possessing up to an ounce…
Theft by False Pretenses (PC 484)
June 22, 2015 | Paul Wallin
Theft by False Pretenses (PC 484) Under California Penal Code sections 484 and 532, theft by false pretenses is the…
Is it a Crime for an 18-Year-Old to Hug and Kiss a 17-year-old? — California Penal Code section 647.6
June 17, 2015 | Stephen Klarich
Is it a Crime for an 18-Year-Old to Hug and Kiss a 17-year-old? -- California Penal Code section 647.6 Most…
The Cost of Not Hiring an Attorney for a Pre-filing Investigation
June 12, 2015 | Paul Wallin
The Cost of Not Hiring an Attorney for a Pre-filing Investigation If you are being investigated for a crime but…
Do Police Need a Warrant to Search My Hotel Room?
June 10, 2015 | Paul Wallin
Do Police Need a Warrant to Search My Hotel Room? The 4th Amendment protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures.…
Could You Be Charged with a Crime if Your Dog Bites Someone?
June 8, 2015 | Paul Wallin
Could You Be Charged with a Crime if Your Dog Bites Someone? The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) reports that…
The Consequences of School Expulsion
June 1, 2015 | Paul Wallin
The Consequences of School Expulsion If your child is expelled from school, the consequences are not just having to move…
What is a Fitness Hearing in Juvenile Court? (Welfare & Institutions Code 707)
May 29, 2015 | Paul Wallin
What is a Fitness Hearing in Juvenile Court? (Welfare & Institutions Code 707) Sometimes, because of a juvenile’s criminal history…
He Said, She Said: The Difficulty of Evidence in Domestic Violence Cases
May 22, 2015 | Paul Wallin
He Said, She Said: The Difficulty of Evidence in Domestic Violence Cases If you ask a prosecutor to list the…
Consequences of Mayhem (PC 203)
May 20, 2015 | Paul Wallin
Consequences of Mayhem (PC 203) What exactly constitutes mayhem in California? Although mayhem is more commonly used in everyday language…
Can You Face Grand Larceny Charges for Not Returning a Found Wallet?
May 11, 2015 | Paul Wallin
Can You Face Grand Larceny Charges for Not Returning a Found Wallet? A man in Carson who allegedly found a…
Consequences of Falsely Reporting a Crime in California (PC 148.5)
May 8, 2015 | Paul Wallin
Consequences of Falsely Reporting a Crime in California (PC 148.5) We’ve all heard the story of the boy who cried…
Consequences of Driving Alone in the Carpool or HOV Lane
May 6, 2015 | Paul Wallin
Consequences of Driving Alone in the Carpool or HOV Lane The High Occupancy Vehicle lane, better known as the carpool…
The Difference between Child Abduction and Kidnapping (PC 207)
May 4, 2015 | Paul Wallin
The Difference between Child Abduction and Kidnapping (PC 207) Kidnapping and child abduction are two separate crimes, though both are…
Restoring Your Gun Rights after a Felony Juvenile Conviction
April 27, 2015 | Paul Wallin
Restoring Your Gun Rights after a Felony Juvenile Conviction Most of us have done things when we were young that…
A Second Chance for Youth Offenders – Fair Sentencing For Youth Act
April 22, 2015 | Paul Wallin
A Second Chance for Youth Offenders - Fair Sentencing For Youth Act Carjacking. Murder. At 16 years old, these were…
What Happens to Commercial Drivers Who Get Traffic Tickets in California?
April 20, 2015 | Paul Wallin
What Happens to Commercial Drivers Who Get Traffic Tickets in California? In California, commercial drivers like truck drivers, bus drivers,…
Traffic Misdemeanor or Infraction? The Choice in Penal Code Section 17(d)
April 17, 2015 | Paul Wallin
Traffic Misdemeanor or Infraction? The Choice in Penal Code Section 17(d) You may have heard the term “wobbler,” which is…
Staying in the U.S. as an Immigrant with a Criminal Conviction
April 15, 2015 | Paul Wallin
Staying in the U.S. as an Immigrant with a Criminal Conviction The U.S. government is actively looking for immigrants with…
Additional Penalties for Crimes against Elderly or Disabled Persons
April 13, 2015 | Paul Wallin
Additional Penalties for Crimes against Elderly or Disabled Persons If you commit certain crimes against elderly or disabled persons, you…
Is It a Crime to Leave Your Child at Home Alone?
April 10, 2015 | Paul Wallin
Is It a Crime to Leave Your Child at Home Alone? Perhaps you work long hours, and your child gets…
How Orange County’s DNA Bank Can Actually Help Your Case
April 6, 2015 | Paul Wallin
How Orange County’s DNA Bank Can Actually Help Your Case Orange County is the only county in California to maintain…
10 Things to Know Before Agreeing to Felony Probation
April 3, 2015 | Paul Wallin
10 Things to Know Before Agreeing to Felony Probation Imagine that you are facing felony charges for your first offense.…
Can I Be Charged With Bank Robbery if I Rob Somebody at a Bank ATM? (PC 212.5)
April 1, 2015 | Paul Wallin
Can I Be Charged With Bank Robbery if I Rob Somebody at a Bank ATM? (PC 212.5) On the surface,…
Do You Qualify for Resentencing Under Proposition 47?
March 30, 2015 | Paul Wallin
Do You Qualify for Resentencing Under Proposition 47? In November 2014, California voters passed a new law that changed the…
Parental Kidnapping: It’s a Crime to Take Your Own Child (PC 278)
March 27, 2015 | Paul Wallin
Parental Kidnapping: It’s a Crime to Take Your Own Child (PC 278) Many parents don’t realize that they can be…
Do Probation Violations Have a Statute of Limitations? (PC 1203)
March 25, 2015 | Paul Wallin
Do Probation Violations Have a Statute of Limitations? (PC 1203) For the most part, the criminal justice system in this…
Recanting a Statement (PC 118)
March 23, 2015 | Paul Wallin
Recanting a Statement (PC 118) You have probably heard or read in the news about a witness or an alleged…
Early Termination of Probation and Expungement (California Penal Code Sections 1203.3 and 1203.4)
March 20, 2015 | Paul Wallin
Early Termination of Probation and Expungement (California Penal Code Sections 1203.3 and 1203.4) There are many reasons you would want…
Prop 47 Sentence Reduction Process
March 18, 2015 | Paul Wallin
Prop 47 Sentence Reduction Process Passed in November 2014, Prop 47 reduces certain low-level and non-violent felonies and wobblers to…
How Your Attorney May Prevent Any Charges From Being Filed Against You
March 16, 2015 | Paul Wallin
How Your Attorney May Prevent Any Charges From Being Filed Against You What most people do not understand is that…
What is a 1275 Hold? (California Penal Code Section 1275)
March 9, 2015 | Paul Wallin
What is a 1275 Hold? (California Penal Code Section 1275) Your loved one calls you from jail and says he…
What to Expect if You are Charged with Larceny in California
March 6, 2015 | Paul Wallin
What to Expect if You are Charged with Larceny in California California theft and larceny laws are found in California…
Negligence and Gross Negligence in California Vehicular Homicide Cases
March 4, 2015 | Paul Wallin
Negligence and Gross Negligence in California Vehicular Homicide Cases If you have been involved in an auto accident in which…
Is It Worth It to Hire an Attorney for Petty Theft? (California Penal Code Section 488)
March 2, 2015 | Paul Wallin
Is It Worth It to Hire an Attorney for Petty Theft? (California Penal Code Section 488) Many people who are…
Is Not Saying Anything Perjury? (California Penal Code 118)
February 27, 2015 | Paul Wallin
Is Not Saying Anything Perjury? (California Penal Code 118) Under PC 118, you can face a charge of perjury if…
Penal Code 977(a) and its Impact on Your Criminal Case
February 25, 2015 | Paul Wallin
Penal Code 977(a) and its Impact on Your Criminal Case In most misdemeanor cases, Penal Code Section 977(a) allows your…
How Your Sentence Can Be Affected by Gang Affiliation PC 186.22
February 23, 2015 | Paul Wallin
How Your Sentence Can Be Affected by Gang Affiliation PC 186.22 Sentencing for a felony depends on a number of…
Can You Be Convicted of Eavesdropping on a Public Conversation?
February 20, 2015 | Paul Wallin
Can You Be Convicted of Eavesdropping on a Public Conversation? Privacy is an inalienable right held to the highest regard…
How Can I Avoid Jail Time by Doing House Arrest? (PC 1203.016)
February 18, 2015 | Paul Wallin
How Can I Avoid Jail Time by Doing House Arrest? (PC 1203.016) Being ordered to serve time in a county…
Consequences of Threatening a Police Officer or Agency
February 16, 2015 | Paul Wallin
Consequences of Threatening a Police Officer or Agency Recently, nine men were arrested in New York City for making threats…
5 of the Biggest White Collar Crimes Ever Committed
February 13, 2015 | Paul Wallin
5 of the Biggest White Collar Crimes Ever Committed You might think the term “white-collar crime” sounds less serious than…
If You Help a Loved One Die Peacefully, You Could Face the Chance of Going to Jail Under Penal Code 401 PC
February 11, 2015 | Paul Wallin
If You Help a Loved One Die Peacefully, You Could Face the Chance of Going to Jail Under Penal Code…
What is Compassionate Release?
February 9, 2015 | Paul Wallin
What is Compassionate Release? California Government Code 26605 provides for compassionate release or medical probation of prisoners who are in…
The Friends in Let’s Be Cops Could Have Ended Up in Jail – Penal Code 538d PC
February 6, 2015 | Paul Wallin
The Friends in Let’s Be Cops Could Have Ended Up in Jail - Penal Code 538d PC Have you ever…
Can You Be Arrested for Burglary If You Didn’t Take Anything? (California Penal Code 459)
February 4, 2015 | Paul Wallin
Can You Be Arrested for Burglary If You Didn’t Take Anything? (California Penal Code 459) Many people believe that you…
Is It Animal Abuse to Leave Your Pet in a Locked Car?
February 2, 2015 | Paul Wallin
Is It Animal Abuse to Leave Your Pet in a Locked Car? Every year, hundreds of children are seriously injured…
What Happens if I Remove My GPS Tracking Device?
January 30, 2015 | Paul Wallin
What Happens if I Remove My GPS Tracking Device? Convicted sex offenders Steven Gordon and Franc Cano were recently arrested…
Can Police Search Your Car During an Unlawful Traffic Stop?
January 28, 2015 | Paul Wallin
Can Police Search Your Car During an Unlawful Traffic Stop? Legally, police officers must have probable cause to pull over…
Can Someone Misremember a Sexual Assault?
January 26, 2015 | Paul Wallin
Can Someone Misremember a Sexual Assault? Have you ever been so sure that something happened, that no matter what anyone…
Rapper Bobby Shmurda Facing “Shmurda” Charges. What’s Next?
January 23, 2015 | Paul Wallin
Rapper Bobby Shmurda Facing “Shmurda” Charges. What’s Next? If you are a hip-hop fan, you may have been surprised when…
Is It a Crime to Return Stolen Items?
January 21, 2015 | Matthew Wallin
Is It a Crime to Return Stolen Items? After the holiday season ends, you may be interested in returning gifts.…
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January 19, 2015 | Paul Wallin
6 Common Road Rage Crimes If you spend enough time driving on California’s roads, it is bound to happen: another…
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January 16, 2015 | Paul Wallin
Mythbusters: The Police Edition Law and Order. CSI. The Shield. The Departed. End of Watch. If these shows and movies…
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January 15, 2015 | Paul Wallin
Should the DA Prosecute Bill Cosby for Newest Allegation of Sexual Misconduct? By now, it is highly likely that anyone…
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January 14, 2015 | Paul Wallin
Advantages and Disadvantages of Accepting a Plea Bargain Most criminal cases do not go to trial. If you are facing…
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January 12, 2015 | Paul Wallin
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January 9, 2015 | Paul Wallin
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January 5, 2015 | Paul Wallin
Punishment for Practicing Law without a License After months of waiting, anxious California bar exam-takers finally received their results on…
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January 2, 2015 | Paul Wallin
New Laws for 2015 in California 2014 was a busy year for legal reform in California. Now that the new…
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December 31, 2014 | Stephen Klarich
It May Be the Perfect Time to Apply for a Governor’s Pardon On Christmas Eve, California Governor Jerry Brown issued…
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December 29, 2014 | Paul Wallin
Selling Contact Lenses Without a Prescription Halloween stores and other retail outlets sometimes sell over-the-counter contact lenses without a prescription,…
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December 26, 2014 | Paul Wallin
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December 24, 2014 | Matthew Wallin
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December 22, 2014 | Paul Wallin
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December 18, 2014 | Paul Wallin
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December 17, 2014 | Matthew Wallin
How to Prove False Allegations of Child Abuse Child abuse can take many different forms, including neglect, physical abuse, family…
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December 15, 2014 | Paul Wallin
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December 12, 2014 | Matthew Wallin
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December 10, 2014 | Paul Wallin
How AB 2124 Affects Your Case in Los Angeles Recently, Gov. Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill No. 2124 into California…
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December 5, 2014 | Paul Wallin
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December 3, 2014 | Paul Wallin
Punishment for Buying and Selling Drugs Online Internet drug trafficking is becoming a growing industry, in part because it is…
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December 1, 2014 | Paul Wallin
Consequences of Possessing Codeine without a Prescription (California Health and Safety Code Section 11350) Codeine is an opiate derived from…
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November 26, 2014 | Paul Wallin
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November 24, 2014 | Paul Wallin
Is It Legal to Gamble on Sports in California? With the exception of the day after the Major League Baseball…
Are You Eligible for Resentencing under Prop 47? How You Can Use Prop 47 to Be Resentenced
November 19, 2014 | Stephen Klarich
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November 17, 2014 | Paul Wallin
7 Unusual Criminal Defenses that Actually Worked Every once in a while, a criminal attorney will earn a victory by…
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November 14, 2014 | Matthew Wallin
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November 10, 2014 | Stephen Klarich
Sex Between Teenagers Can Lead to a Sex Crime (California Penal Code Section 261.5) Typically, the teen years bring the…
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November 7, 2014 | Paul Wallin
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November 5, 2014 | Paul Wallin
Differences Between Federal Court and California State Court If you are arrested for violating a law, you probably assume you…
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November 3, 2014 | Matthew Wallin
What Punishment Will I Receive if Convicted of Assault with a Deadly Weapon? (California Penal Code 245) In the criminal…
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October 31, 2014 | Paul Wallin
What You Should Do if Charged with Aiding and Abetting If you are ever contacted or arrested by federal agents…
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October 27, 2014 | Paul Wallin
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October 22, 2014 | Paul Wallin
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October 20, 2014 | Paul Wallin
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October 13, 2014 | Matthew Wallin
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October 10, 2014 | Matthew Wallin
Is It Illegal to Fly a Drone? The word “drone” makes most people think of news stories about the U.S.…
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October 6, 2014 | Paul Wallin
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September 25, 2014 | Paul Wallin
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September 24, 2014 | Paul Wallin
Cornering the Market: The Crime of Price Fixing (15 U.S.C. Section 1) Competition is part of the foundation of our…
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September 19, 2014 | Matthew Wallin
Criminal Protective Order vs Restraining Order: What's the Difference? Victims and witnesses of a crime often need protection from the…
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September 18, 2014 | Paul Wallin
The Walking Dead and Uncle Sam: Consequences of Social Security Fraud (42 U.S.C. Section 408) Have you ever heard the…
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September 17, 2014 | Paul Wallin
How Long Do You Have to Wait Before Going to Court After You Are Arrested? Did you recently receive a…
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September 16, 2014 | Paul Wallin
Sign Up for Our Free Legal Protection Plan At Wallin & Klarich, we believe that everyone facing a complex legal…
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September 10, 2014 | Matthew Wallin
Can You Be Charged With Burglary When You Didn't Commit the Act of Burglary? You know your neighbors are going…
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September 9, 2014 | Matthew Wallin
9 Social Media Mistakes That Landed People in Jail In a moment of anger, or just in a moment of…
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September 8, 2014 | Stephen Klarich
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September 5, 2014 | Paul Wallin
The 10 Most Common Cybercrimes in California California is the technology capital of the world. Northern California’s Silicon Valley houses…
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September 4, 2014 | Matthew Wallin
The Serious Consequences of Textbook Theft Consider this scenario: you buy your books from another student, or an ad posted…
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September 3, 2014 | Matthew Wallin
The All-Arrest Fantasy Football Team With the NFL season just around the corner, fantasy football players are studying up for…
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September 2, 2014 | Paul Wallin
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August 29, 2014 | Paul Wallin
8 Most Common Crimes Among Hollywood Celebrities Hollywood celebrities seem to have a knack for making headlines for all the…
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August 27, 2014 | Paul Wallin
Punishment for Elder Abuse in California (California Penal Code Section 368) Covered under California Penal Code Section 368, elder abuse…
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August 20, 2014 | Paul Wallin
How Long Do Your Miranda Rights Last? You have probably heard police officers utter the same words in movies and…
Is it Obstruction of Justice to Delete Your Cellphone Memory?
August 19, 2014 | Paul Wallin
Is it Obstruction of Justice to Delete Your Cellphone Memory? Former Utah Attorney General John Swallow faces 11 felony charges…
Punishment for Stealing Personal Information through Public WiFi
August 18, 2014 | Paul Wallin
Punishment for Stealing Personal Information through Public WiFi One way that hackers can steal personal data is through public WiFi…
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August 15, 2014 | Matthew Wallin
Orlando Bloom vs. Justin Bieber and Assault or Battery A night out in Ibiza, Spain recently took a frantic turn…
Can Law Enforcement Seize Your Cash as Evidence?
August 7, 2014 | Paul Wallin
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How a Domestic Violence Charge Impacts Immigration Status
August 5, 2014 | Paul Wallin
How a Domestic Violence Charge Impacts Immigration Status In the U.S., any immigrant who violates the law could face deportation…
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August 4, 2014 | Paul Wallin
How Does a Witness’ Criminal History Affect a Trial? One of the most important aspects of a criminal trial is…
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July 30, 2014 | Matthew Wallin
You May Not Have to Pay Restitution if You are Convicted of a Crime In many cases, you will be…
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July 29, 2014 | Paul Wallin
Animal Hoarding Crimes and Penalties (California Penal Code Section 597-599) According to California Penal Code Section 597t hoarding animals is…
Pros and Cons of Police Needing a Warrant to Search Your Cellphone
July 28, 2014 | Matthew Wallin
Pros and Cons of Police Needing a Warrant to Search Your Cellphone The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects…
Is “The Girl Next Door” a Story of Child Abuse?
July 25, 2014 | Stephen Klarich
Is "The Girl Next Door" a Story of Child Abuse? The 2004 film "The Girl Next Door,: is a teen…
Consequences of Pirating Copyrighted Material (17 U.S.C. § 506; 18 U.S.C. § 2319)
July 24, 2014 | Paul Wallin
Consequences of Pirating Copyrighted Material (17 U.S.C. § 506; 18 U.S.C. § 2319) Whenever you’ve popped a movie into your…
Consequences of Stealing Government Property (18 U.S.C. Section 641)
July 23, 2014 | Paul Wallin
Consequences of Stealing Government Property (18 U.S.C. Section 641) Stealing from the United States government is a serious offense. Generally…
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July 22, 2014 | Stephen Klarich
6 Steps to Help You Win Your Criminal Appeal Being convicted of a crime can dramatically alter your life. It…
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July 21, 2014 | Matthew Wallin
When is Assault with a Deadly Weapon a Felony? A Caltrain operator was hospitalized after allegedly being attacked following San…
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July 18, 2014 | Paul Wallin
The Crimes in Billy Madison are No Laughing Matter The film "Billy Madison" helped launch the career of one of…
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July 17, 2014 | Matthew Wallin
How You Can Be Expelled From School for Off-Campus Incident We all know fighting, dealing drugs or bringing weapons on…
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July 16, 2014 | Stephen Klarich
Governor Brown Presses for Split Sentencing (AB 109) Reductions in California’s prison population have caused overcrowding in county jails across…
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July 15, 2014 | Matthew Wallin
4 Defenses to Assault with Deadly Weapon Charges (California Penal Code Section 245) Have you been accused of assault with…
How to Prepare for a 1275 Hearing and Obtain Bail
July 14, 2014 | Paul Wallin
How to Prepare for a 1275 Hearing and Obtain Bail No one wants to be charged with a crime and…
How Tampering with Witnesses or Evidence Can Lead to Serious Charges
July 11, 2014 | Paul Wallin
How Tampering with Witnesses or Evidence Can Lead to Serious Charges If you are being investigated for a federal crime,…
What is Double Jeopardy and How Does it Apply in A Criminal Case?
July 10, 2014 | Paul Wallin
What is Double Jeopardy and How Does it Apply in A Criminal Case? Double jeopardy is the constitutional defense stating…
Lying on Paperwork to Buy Guns for Someone Else Can Lead to State and Federal Charges
July 8, 2014 | Paul Wallin
Lying on Paperwork to Buy Guns for Someone Else Can Lead to State and Federal Charges In New York, a…
Can I Get My Third Strike Conviction Reversed Due to Three Strikes Reform (Prop 36)? (Penal Code section 1170.126)
July 7, 2014 | Stephen Klarich
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July 3, 2014 | Paul Wallin
The First Amendment Protects Your Right to Film Police Officers The First Amendment to the United States Constitution states that…
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July 2, 2014 | Paul Wallin
How Failing to Appear in Court Could Cost You If you have been issued a court order of any kind,…
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July 1, 2014 | Paul Wallin
Consequences of Filing a Fraudulent Claim for Student Financial Aid (20 U.S.C. section 1097) Students seeking admission to college know…
Want to Recreate the Movie Speed? Be Prepared for Serious Prison Time
June 27, 2014 | Paul Wallin
Want to Recreate the Movie Speed? Be Prepared for Serious Prison Time The 1994 action film Speed was one of…
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June 26, 2014 | Paul Wallin
Distribution of Mislabeled Products in Interstate Commerce is a Federal Offense (21 U.S.C. § 331) Can you be prosecuted if…
Can Spitting on Someone’s Food Lead to Charges of Battery in California? (California Penal Code Section 242)
June 24, 2014 | Matthew Wallin
Can Spitting on Someone’s Food Lead to Charges of Battery in California? (California Penal Code Section 242) In an unusual…
Is Mail Theft a Federal Offense?
June 23, 2014 | Paul Wallin
Is Mail Theft a Federal Offense? The United States Postal Service (USPS) moves billions of pieces of mail every year.…
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June 20, 2014 | Matthew Wallin
What is a Juvenile Status Offense? In California, juvenile offenders can be sentenced to time in juvenile hall or even…
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June 19, 2014 | Paul Wallin
How Moving a Bird's Nest Can Lead to Federal Charges When doing home improvement work, it may entail trimming or…
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June 18, 2014 | Paul Wallin
Governor Has Executive Authority on Whether to Grant or Deny Parole in California (California Constitution, Article V, Section 8) California…
Can A Victim Get a Criminal Protective Order Lifted?
June 17, 2014 | Paul Wallin
Can A Victim Get a Criminal Protective Order Lifted? A Criminal Protective Order (CPO) may be issued at the request…
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June 16, 2014 | Paul Wallin
5 Dumbest Federal Crimes Committed Federal crimes carry significantly more severe punishments than state-level crimes. Despite the seriousness of federal…
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June 13, 2014 | Paul Wallin
Getting Tested for HIV Could Save Your Life, So Why Should it Make it Easier to Convict You of a…
Can You Be Arrested with a Warrant for Someone Else?
June 12, 2014 | Matthew Wallin
Can You Be Arrested with a Warrant for Someone Else? For the second time, Gerber Guzman’s wife has had to…
Is it Double Jeopardy to Charge a Crime at both the State and Federal Level?
June 11, 2014 | Paul Wallin
Is it Double Jeopardy to Charge a Crime at both the State and Federal Level? “Double Jeopardy” is a protected…
What is the Difference Between an Arrest Warrant and a Bench Warrant?
June 10, 2014 | Matthew Wallin
What is the Difference Between an Arrest Warrant and a Bench Warrant? In the state of California, arrest warrants and…
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June 9, 2014 | Stephen Klarich
Federal Consequences of Lying on the Internet (18 U.S.C. Section 1030) While you may think that Internet trolling or jokes…
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June 6, 2014 | Paul Wallin
Can I Serve My Jail Sentence Only on Weekends? Jail and prison overcrowding has become an epidemic in the state…
Can I Keep my Gun if I Complete Drug Diversion?
June 5, 2014 | Paul Wallin
Can I Keep my Gun if I Complete Drug Diversion? One of the results of pleading guilty or no contest…
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June 4, 2014 | Stephen Klarich
Is it a Crime to Harass Someone on Facebook? Using social media to “cyberbully” someone has become an all too…
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June 3, 2014 | Paul Wallin
Federal Extortion Charges May Not Always Be What They Seem (18 U.S. Code Section 1951) Alfred Nash Villalobos was an…
What is Computer Intrusion under Federal Law and How Can I be Charged?
June 2, 2014 | Stephen Klarich
What is Computer Intrusion under Federal Law and How Can I be Charged? Cyber crimes, which involve hacking into personal…
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May 29, 2014 | Paul Wallin
Thinking About Lying in Court? Think Again (U.S.S.G. 3C1.1) We all know that lying is bad and lies can come…
Federal Consequences of Possessing or Discharging a Gun in a School Zone
May 28, 2014 | Paul Wallin
Federal Consequences of Possessing or Discharging a Gun in a School Zone The United States Congress enacted the Gun-Free School…
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May 27, 2014 | Paul Wallin
Conviction for Aiding and Abetting a Crime Absent the Perpetrator’s Conviction If you are accused of aiding and abetting a…
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May 23, 2014 | Matthew Wallin
Consequences of Federal Gift Card Fraud (18 U.S.C. Section 1029) Is it a federal crime to traffic in stolen gift…
Consequences of Federal Healthcare Fraud (U.S. Code 18 Section 1347)
May 22, 2014 | Paul Wallin
Consequences of Federal Healthcare Fraud (U.S. Code 18 Section 1347) Healthcare fraud is a common type of fraud crime that…
Can You Be Charged for Knowing About a Crime and Not Saying Anything?
May 20, 2014 | Paul Wallin
Can You Be Charged for Knowing About a Crime and Not Saying Anything? If you witness a crime, are you…
Can I Refuse to Show My Driver’s License if I Believe I was Subject to an Illegal Traffic Stop?
May 19, 2014 | Paul Wallin
Can I Refuse to Show My Driver’s License if I Believe I was Subject to an Illegal Traffic Stop? Being…
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May 16, 2014 | Paul Wallin
Piracy on the High Seas: True Crimes Depicted in “Captain Phillips” Imagine yourself as the captain of a commercial cargo…
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May 15, 2014 | Matthew Wallin
Consequences of Tax Evasion in California (California Revenue and Taxation Code Section 19706) Tax evasion is viewed by many as…
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May 14, 2014 | Stephen Klarich
I Won My Appeal in California Appellate Court. What Happens Now? If you were convicted of a crime and appealed…
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May 13, 2014 | Paul Wallin
What Should I Do if I am Being Investigated for Federal Tax Evasion? (26 U.S.C. § 7201) Many people confuse…
6 Common Misconceptions About the Right to Bear Arms
May 12, 2014 | Paul Wallin
6 Common Misconceptions About the Right to Bear Arms The Second Amendment to the Constitution of the United States was…
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May 9, 2014 | Paul Wallin
Behind the Life of Jordan Belfort: True Crimes Depicted in “The Wolf of Wall Street” Jordan Belfort, a former stockbroker,…
What is the Punishment for Health Insurance Fraud?
May 8, 2014 | Matthew Wallin
What is the Punishment for Health Insurance Fraud? Healthcare fraud is one of the most common types of fraud crimes…
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May 7, 2014 | Paul Wallin
What is Mass Marketing Fraud? Most of us have gotten “spam” (unsolicited email) or received a telemarketer’s call we never…
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May 6, 2014 | Paul Wallin
Commercial Vehicular Manslaughter: Killing Someone While Driving on the Job (Penal Code Sections 192 (c) and 191.5) Truck, bus and…
What is Stipulated School Expulsion?
May 5, 2014 | Matthew Wallin
What is Stipulated School Expulsion? If your child is expelled from school, it can have a significant effect on their…
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May 2, 2014 | Matthew Wallin
The Crimes in “The Hangover” Would Send the Wolfpack to Prison Moviegoers in the summer of 2009 were taken aback…
11 Things You Need to Know about the California Juvenile Court Process
May 1, 2014 | Matthew Wallin
11 Things You Need to Know about the California Juvenile Court Process If you or a loved one has a…
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April 30, 2014 | Paul Wallin
What is the Statute of Limitations for Federal Crimes? If you were arrested for a crime, you were most likely…
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April 29, 2014 | Stephen Klarich
I Pleaded Guilty or No Contest to a Criminal Charge. Can I Change My Plea? Under California Penal Code Section…
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April 28, 2014 | Stephen Klarich
Are You Eligible for a Governor’s Pardon? (California Constitution, Article V, Section 8) The Constitution of the State of California…
6 Reasons Why You Need to Hire an Attorney Before Charges Are Filed Against You
April 24, 2014 | Paul Wallin
6 Reasons Why You Need to Hire an Attorney Before Charges Are Filed Against You If you are accused of…
Should I Make a No Contest Plea? What You Need to Know
April 23, 2014 | Stephen Klarich
Should I Make a No Contest Plea? What You Need to Know When a person is charged with a crime,…
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April 22, 2014 | Matthew Wallin
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April 21, 2014 | Stephen Klarich
What You Need to Know about a Presidential Pardon In December 2013, President Barack Obama reduced the prison sentences of…
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April 18, 2014 | Paul Wallin
Bank Robbery and Hostage Taking: The Crimes Committed in “The Town” Ben Affleck’s highly successful 2010 crime film “The Town”…
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April 17, 2014 | Stephen Klarich
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April 16, 2014 | Matthew Wallin
13 Typical Punishments for Juvenile Offenders Criminal defendants under the age of 18 are sent to juvenile court. In juvenile…
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April 15, 2014 | Stephen Klarich
My Motion for a New Trial was Denied. What Do I Do Now? If your motion for a new trial…
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April 11, 2014 | Stephen Klarich
What is the Difference Between a Motion for a New Trial and an Appeal? A defendant facing criminal charges in…
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April 10, 2014 | Paul Wallin
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April 9, 2014 | Stephen Klarich
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April 8, 2014 | Matthew Wallin
Can You Appeal A School Expulsion? Students from grade school to high school and their parents need to understand that…
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April 7, 2014 | Matthew Wallin
Why You Need an Attorney at Your DMV Hearing Many people associate going to the DMV with resolving routine vehicle…
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April 4, 2014 | Paul Wallin
Kidnapping and Sex Trafficking in “Taken” has a Unique Set of Consequences The highly successful 2008 action thriller Taken, starring…
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April 3, 2014 | Paul Wallin
How You Can Avoid Jail Time in Your Drug Case (Penal Code Sections 1000 and 1210.1) Are you facing a…
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April 2, 2014 | Paul Wallin
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April 1, 2014 | Paul Wallin
U.S. Supreme Court Says You Can Go to Federal Prison for Having a Gun with Domestic Violence Conviction in the…
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March 31, 2014 | Stephen Klarich
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March 28, 2014 | Paul Wallin
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March 27, 2014 | Paul Wallin
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March 26, 2014 | Stephen Klarich
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Protecting Your “Castle” – What You Need to Know about California Self Defense Laws
March 25, 2014 | Paul Wallin
Protecting Your “Castle” – What You Need to Know about California Self Defense Laws The recent acquittal of George Zimmerman,…
The Not So Clever Consequences of Selling Marijuana to Minors (Health and Safety Code Sections 11359, 11361)
March 24, 2014 | Paul Wallin
The Not So Clever Consequences of Selling Marijuana to Minors (Health and Safety Code Sections 11359, 11361) Recently, an admitted…
How the Crimes in Friday Can Result in More Than One Night in Jail
March 21, 2014 | Paul Wallin
How the Crimes in Friday Can Result in More Than One Night in Jail The 1995 comedy film “Friday” is…
How You Can Get a New Trial if the Wrong Jury Instructions Were Given
March 20, 2014 | Stephen Klarich
How You Can Get a New Trial if the Wrong Jury Instructions Were Given If the judge in your case…
What is Lewd and Lascivious Acts with a Minor? (Penal Code Section 288)
March 19, 2014 | Stephen Klarich
What are Lewd and Lascivious Acts with a Minor? (Penal Code Section 288) California law prohibits sexual contact with a…
7 Benefits to Alternative Sentencing Under California Drug Diversion Programs
March 18, 2014 | Paul Wallin
7 Benefits to Alternative Sentencing Under California Drug Diversion Programs California defendants charged with non-violent drug use or drug possession…
How to Properly Obtain a Carry Concealed Weapon License in California (Penal Code Sections 26150 and 26155)
March 17, 2014 | Paul Wallin
How to Properly Obtain a Carry Concealed Weapon License in California (Penal Code Sections 26150 and 26155) California law under…
Prisoners Lose Right to Sue When Medical or Dental Needs are Denied (Peralta v. Dillard, 2014)
March 13, 2014 | Paul Wallin
Prisoners Lose Right to Sue When Medical or Dental Needs are Denied (Peralta v. Dillard, 2014) A recent majority decision…
Drug Trafficking in California – “Walter White” is Actually Convicted in Real Life (Health and Safety Code 11379, 21 U.S.C § 841)
March 12, 2014 | Paul Wallin
Drug Trafficking in California - “Walter White” is Actually Convicted in Real Life (Health and Safety Code 11379, 21 U.S.C…
20 Ways You Can Violate Your Probation in California (Penal Code 1203 through 1203.3)
March 11, 2014 | Stephen Klarich
20 Ways You Can Violate Your Probation in California (Penal Code 1203 through 1203.3) If you are convicted of a…
Murder and Manslaughter – How the Law Distinguishes a Criminal Act of Homicide
March 7, 2014 | Paul Wallin
Murder and Manslaughter - How the Law Distinguishes a Criminal Act of Homicide Unfortunately, when you are looking at the…
Why a False Accusation of Rape in Long Beach is a Serious Offense
March 6, 2014 | Paul Wallin
Why a False Accusation of Rape in Long Beach is a Serious Offense With the advancement of technology and DNA…
The Not So Convenient Consequences of Robbery in Orange County (Penal Code 211)
March 5, 2014 | Paul Wallin
The Not So Convenient Consequences of Robbery in Orange County (Penal Code 211) A classic example of robbery involves the…
Want to Get a Gun under New Orange County Concealed Weapon Laws? Just Say Self-Defense
March 4, 2014 | Paul Wallin
Want to Get a Gun under New Orange County Concealed Weapon Laws? Just Say Self-Defense Following a recent decision in…
What Can Happen to You If You Are Selling Opiates in Ventura County (California HS 11351)
March 3, 2014 | Paul Wallin
What Can Happen To You If You Are Selling Opiates in Ventura County (California HS 11351) Under California Health and…
Are You a Drugstore Cowboy? Stealing Prescription Medication Can Cost You More than Your Freedom
February 21, 2014 | Paul Wallin
Are You a Drugstore Cowboy? Stealing Prescription Medication Can Cost You More than Your Freedom “Drugstore Cowboy,” a critically acclaimed…
What are Mandatory Reporting Laws? (Penal Codes 11164 – 11174.3)
February 20, 2014 | Paul Wallin
What are Mandatory Reporting Laws? (Penal Codes 11164 – 11174.3) The Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA) pursuant to…
Federal Welfare Fraud Attorneys Explain What You and Octomom Need to Know about Committing Welfare Fraud (Welfare & Institutions Code 10980)
February 19, 2014 | Matthew Wallin
Federal Welfare Fraud Attorneys Explain What You and Octomom Need to Know about Committing Welfare Fraud (Welfare & Institutions Code…
Consequences of Driving on a Suspended or Revoked License in California (Vehicle Code Sections 14601, et seq.)
February 18, 2014 | Matthew Wallin
Consequences of Driving on a Suspended or Revoked License in California (Vehicle Code Sections 14601, et seq.) Driving a vehicle…
California “Pay to Stay” Jail Programs Flip the Script on the Traditional Jail Experience
February 17, 2014 | Paul Wallin
California “Pay to Stay” Jail Programs Flip the Script on the Traditional Jail Experience Although many people agree that “money…
Serious American Trouble for Crimes in “American Psycho”
February 14, 2014 | Paul Wallin
Serious American Trouble for Crimes in “American Psycho” Before we knew actor Christian Bale as Batman, he was Bateman. Patrick…
Why You Need an Attorney for a School Expulsion Hearing in Orange County
February 13, 2014 | Paul Wallin
Why You Need an Attorney for a School Expulsion Hearing in Orange County Although it may seem unnecessary to hire…
Bitcoin Start-up Founder Facing Federal Money Laundering Charges (U.S. Code 18 Section 1956)
February 11, 2014 | Matthew Wallin
Bitcoin Start-up Founder Facing Federal Money Laundering Charges (U.S. Code 18 Section 1956) On Jan. 27, Charlie Shrem, founder of…
Partner Matthew B. Wallin Helps Client Win School Expulsion Hearing in Los Angeles (California Education Code Section 48900)
February 10, 2014 | Paul Wallin
Partner Matthew B. Wallin Helps Client Win School Expulsion Hearing in Los Angeles (California Education Code Section 48900) Attorney Matthew…
Pulling a Bieber: Consequences of Resisting Arrest in California (Penal Code 148)
February 7, 2014 | Paul Wallin
Pulling a Bieber: Consequences of Resisting Arrest in California (Penal Code 148) Justin Bieber - the teenage population can’t seem…
Wallin & Klarich Announces Attorney Matthew B. Wallin Becomes Partner
February 6, 2014 | Paul Wallin
Wallin & Klarich Announces Attorney Matthew B. Wallin Becomes Partner Wallin & Klarich announced today skilled criminal defense attorney Matthew…
Orange County Expungement Attorney – Expungement vs. Certificate of Rehabilitation
February 5, 2014 | Stephen Klarich
Orange County Expungement Attorney - Expungement vs. Certificate of Rehabilitation Expungement vs. Certificate of Rehabilitation Having a criminal conviction on…
What Happens if You Violate an Own Recognizance Release Agreement? (Penal Code Section 1318)
February 4, 2014 | Paul Wallin
What Happens if You Violate an Own Recognizance Release Agreement? (Penal Code Section 1318) If you are accused of a…
One Act, One Punishment: Check Forgery and Commercial Burglary in Orange County as a Single Objective (Penal Code Sections 460, 470, 654)
February 3, 2014 | Matthew Wallin
One Act, One Punishment: Check Forgery and Commercial Burglary in Orange County as a Single Objective (Penal Code Sections 460,…
Catch Me if You Can: Check Forgery in Orange County (Penal Code Section 476)
January 31, 2014 | Matthew Wallin
Catch Me if You Can: Check Forgery in Orange County (Penal Code Section 476) Check fraud is punishable as a…
4 Common California Traffic Violations
January 30, 2014 | Paul Wallin
4 Common California Traffic Violations You spend a great amount of time on the road alongside millions of other Southern…
Breaking Bad Has Bring Your Child to Work Day (11378 HS Felony Charges)
January 29, 2014 | Paul Wallin
Breaking Bad Has Bring Your Child to Work Day (11378 HS Felony Charges) Fans of the popular television series “Breaking…
Do Juveniles Sentenced to Life Deserve a Second Chance? Senate Bill 9 (SB 9)
January 28, 2014 | Matthew Wallin
Do Juveniles Sentenced to Life Deserve a Second Chance? Senate Bill 9 (SB 9) Do Juveniles Sentenced to Life Deserve…
The “Knockout Game” is a Crime, Not a Game
January 27, 2014 | Paul Wallin
The "Knockout Game" is a Crime, Not a Game A violent and dangerous epidemic called the “knockout game” in which…
The 5 Best Tips to Avoid Paying Too Much in Bail Bond Fees
January 24, 2014 | Paul Wallin
The 5 Best Tips to Avoid Paying Too Much in Bail Bond Fees If you or a loved one is…
Why California HIV Disclosure Laws are a Threat to Public Safety (California Health and Safety Code Section 120291)
January 22, 2014 | Paul Wallin
Why California HIV Disclosure Laws are a Threat to Public Safety (California Health and Safety Code Section 120291) It is…
Statute of Limitations for an Orange County Child Molestation Charge (Penal Code Sections 288 and 801.1)
January 21, 2014 | Stephen Klarich
Statute of Limitations for an Orange County Child Molestation Charge (Penal Code Sections 288 and 801.1) Have you been accused…
Teen Sexting: What Orange County Parents Need to Know (Penal Code Sections 311.1 to 311.12)
January 20, 2014 | Paul Wallin
Teen Sexting: What Orange County Parents Need to Know (Penal Code Sections 311.1 to 311.12) Parents often cringe when they…
Attempted Burglary vs. Burglary in Ventura County: What’s the Difference?
January 17, 2014 | Matthew Wallin
Attempted Burglary vs. Burglary in Ventura County: What’s the Difference? Attempted Burglary vs. Burglary in Ventura County: What’s the Difference?…
7 Reasons Why Dirty Cops Always Get Away With Police Misconduct
January 16, 2014 | Paul Wallin
7 Reasons Why Dirty Cops Always Get Away With Police Misconduct Early last December, the LA Times revealed leaked information…
Consequences of Committing Forgery in Riverside (Penal Code Section 470, et seq)
January 15, 2014 | Paul Wallin
Consequences of Committing Forgery in Riverside (Penal Code Section 470, et seq) What does it mean to commit forgery? It…
Penalties for Assault While Publicly Intoxicated in Los Angeles (Penal Code Section 240)
January 14, 2014 | Paul Wallin
Penalties for Assault While Publicly Intoxicated in Los Angeles (Penal Code Section 240) You go out with a group of…
Consequences of Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child in Ventura County (PC 288.5)
January 10, 2014 | Paul Wallin
Consequences of Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child in Ventura County (PC 288.5) Many people, including lawmakers, consider sexual abuse…
Sexual Exploitation of a Senior May Be Prosecuted as a Registerable Sex Crime (PC 243.4, 289, 368)
January 9, 2014 | Paul Wallin
Sexual Exploitation of a Senior May Be Prosecuted as a Registerable Sex Crime (PC 243.4, 289, 368) California law prohibits…
Attempting to Dissuade a Witness from Testifying Against You is a Crime (PC 136.1)
January 8, 2014 | Paul Wallin
Attempting to Dissuade a Witness from Testifying Against You is a Crime (PC 136.1) It makes sense to want to…
Demanding Your Right to a Speedy Trial: If You Choose to Snooze, You May Lose
January 7, 2014 | Stephen Klarich
Demanding Your Right to a Speedy Trial: If You Choose to Snooze, You May Lose The Sixth Amendment (right to…
Statute of Limitations for Gross Vehicular Manslaughter while Intoxicated in California (Penal Code Section 191.5, 800)
January 6, 2014 | Paul Wallin
Statute of Limitations for Gross Vehicular Manslaughter while Intoxicated in California (Penal Code Section 191.5, 800) Killing another person while…
The Ugly Truth about “Pretty Woman” – California Prostitution Laws
January 3, 2014 | Stephen Klarich
The Ugly Truth about “Pretty Woman” - California Prostitution Laws The modern day Cinderella story captured in the film “Pretty…
California State and Federal Penalties for Selling Cocaine or Crack
January 2, 2014 | Paul Wallin
California State and Federal Penalties for Selling Cocaine or Crack If you are convicted of selling or possessing with the…
A Person with a Low IQ Cannot Waive His or Her Right to Jury Trial
December 30, 2013 | Paul Wallin
A Person with a Low IQ Cannot Waive His or Her Right to Jury Trial The rules of court in…
Wallin & Klarich Successfully Obtains a California Governor’s Pardon for Client
December 27, 2013 | Stephen Klarich
Wallin & Klarich Successfully Obtains a California Governor’s Pardon for Client California Governor Jerry Brown recently granted a California Governor's…
Consequences of Committing Perjury in San Bernardino (Penal Code Section 118)
December 26, 2013 | Paul Wallin
Consequences of Committing Perjury in San Bernardino (Penal Code Section 118) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 118, you commit perjury…
Identity Theft Punishment: What are the consequences of I.D. theft ?
December 24, 2013 | Stephen Klarich
Identity Theft Punishment in California Identity theft and computer crime are typically prosecuted as fraud in California, and both offenses…
Domestic Violence Recantation in Los Angeles: You May Win Your Case if the Alleged Victim Recants Statements (PC 273.5 & PC 243(e)(1))
December 23, 2013 | Paul Wallin
Domestic Violence Recantation in Los Angeles: You May Win Your Case if the Alleged Victim Recants Statements (PC 273.5 &…
Home Alone Bandits Would Face Serious Time if Convicted of Their “Crimes”
December 20, 2013 | Matthew Wallin
Home Alone Bandits Would Face Serious Time if Convicted of Their “Crimes” The classic holiday film Home Alone, starring Macaulay…
5 Things You Should Immediately Do if You Want to Appeal a Felony Conviction in California
December 19, 2013 | Stephen Klarich
5 Things You Should Immediately Do if You Want to Appeal a Felony Conviction in California If you are found…
The Felony Murder Rule: How a Dangerous Felony Can Turn into Murder Charges – Penal Code Section 189
December 18, 2013 | Paul Wallin
The Felony Murder Rule: How a Dangerous Felony Can Turn into Murder Charges - Penal Code Section 189 California law…
Can California Drug Diversion Programs Save Me from Jail Time if I’m Arrested for Drug Possession? (PC 1000, Prop 36, California Drug Court)
December 17, 2013 | Paul Wallin
Can California Drug Diversion Programs Save Me from Jail Time if I'm Arrested for Drug Possession? (PC 1000, Prop 36,…
Why Can’t Criminal Defense Attorneys Tape Witness Statements without Consent while Cops Can?
December 16, 2013 | Paul Wallin
Why Can’t Criminal Defense Attorneys Tape Witness Statements without Consent while Cops Can? For years, it has been deemed legal…
Affluenza Defense Gets Probation for Teen Convicted of DUI Manslaughter
December 13, 2013 | Matthew Wallin
Affluenza Defense Gets Probation for Teen Convicted of DUI Manslaughter If you drive drunk in California and kill four people,…
California to Hand Down First Life Sentence for Human Trafficking in San Bernardino
December 11, 2013 | Stephen Klarich
California to Hand Down First Life Sentence for Human Trafficking in San Bernardino Last year, California voters sent a strong…
How Sexual Battery Charges Affect Your College Career – Penal Code Section 243.4
December 10, 2013 | Stephen Klarich
How Sexual Battery Charges Affect Your College Career – Penal Code Section 243.4 College football fans in Tallahassee, Fla. are…
Wallin & Klarich May Be Able to Get You Probation Instead of Jail Time for a Marijuana Sales Crime – Health and Safety Code Sections 11359, 11360
December 9, 2013 | Paul Wallin
Wallin & Klarich May Be Able to Get You Probation Instead of Jail Time for a Marijuana Sales Crime –…
Jail Overcrowding Impact on California Counties
December 6, 2013 | Paul Wallin
Jail Overcrowding Impact on California Counties It is no secret that California county jails have become increasingly overcrowded as a…
Most Frequently Charged Drug Crimes in Orange County
December 5, 2013 | Paul Wallin
Most Frequently Charged Drug Crimes in Orange County Are you facing charges of drug crimes in Orange County? If so,…
Hiring an Attorney for Your CACI Grievance Hearing Can Help You Have Your Name Removed From The Central Index
December 4, 2013 | Paul Wallin
Hiring an Attorney for Your CACI Grievance Hearing Can Help You Have Your Name Removed From The Central Index Have…
Your Loved One Could Get a New Trial if the Prosecutors Fail to Turn Over Evidence to Your Lawyer
December 2, 2013 | Stephen Klarich
Your Loved One Could Get a New Trial if the Prosecutors Fail to Turn Over Evidence to Your Lawyer In…
Your Search and Seizure Rights Extend to Houseguests – U.S. Fourth Amendment
November 27, 2013 | Paul Wallin
Your Search and Seizure Rights Extend to Houseguests – U.S. Fourth Amendment The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution…
Top Orange County Criminal Defense Lawyer Matthew B. Wallin Negotiates Dismissal of Petty Theft Charges Against Client – PC 484, 488
November 26, 2013 | Paul Wallin
Top Orange County Criminal Defense Lawyer Matthew B. Wallin Negotiates Dismissal of Petty Theft Charges Against Client – PC 484,…
Estes Robbery: How Shoplifting Can Turn Into A Felony Robbery Conviction – Penal Code Section 484, 211
November 25, 2013 | Paul Wallin
Estes Robbery: How Shoplifting Can Turn Into A Felony Robbery Conviction – Penal Code Section 484, 211 You might be…
Statute of Limitations for Annoying or Molesting a Child – Penal Code Sections 647.6 and 802
November 22, 2013 | Stephen Klarich
Statute of Limitations for Annoying or Molesting a Child – Penal Code Sections 647.6 and 802 A statute of limitation…
“Protecting Students from Sexual and Violent Predators Act” Moves Through Congress – H.R. 2083
November 21, 2013 | Stephen Klarich
“Protecting Students from Sexual and Violent Predators Act” Moves Through Congress – H.R. 2083 Public schools across America wishing to…
6 Consequences You Face if You are Convicted of Mayhem in Riverside County
November 20, 2013 | Paul Wallin
6 Consequences You Face if You are Convicted of Mayhem in Riverside County California Penal Code section 203 states: [quote…
5 Consequences You Face if You are Convicted of Rape in Riverside County
November 19, 2013 | Paul Wallin
5 Consequences You Face if You are Convicted of Rape in Riverside County Even if you are convicted of rape…
Manufacturing Drugs in California – Health & Safety Code sec. 11379.6
November 15, 2013 | Paul Wallin
Manufacturing Drugs in California – Health & Safety Code sec. 11379.6 California Health & Safety Code sec. 11379.6 prohibits the…
Solicitation of a Minor in Orange County – PC 288.4
November 14, 2013 | Stephen Klarich
Solicitation of a Minor in Orange County – PC 288.4 In California, Penal Code sec. 288.4 governs solicitation of a…
Money Laundering in California is a crime against the United States – 18 U.S.C. §§ 1956 and 1957
November 13, 2013 | Paul Wallin
Money Laundering in California is a crime against the United States - 18 U.S.C. §§ 1956 and 1957 Our attorneys…
5 Things to Expect if You are Charged with Stalking in San Bernardino County
November 11, 2013 | Paul Wallin
5 Things to Expect if You are Charged with Stalking in San Bernardino County In response to a number of…
Drug Trafficking in a National Park – 21 U.S.C. § 41
November 8, 2013 | Paul Wallin
Drug Trafficking in a National Park - 21 U.S.C. § 41 If you engage in a drug transaction in a…
Serious Punishment for Identity Theft Can Land You in Trouble with the U.S. Government – 18 U.S.C. § 1028
November 7, 2013 | Matthew Wallin
Serious Punishment for Identity Theft Can Land You in Trouble with the U.S. Government - 18 U.S.C. § 1028 Identity…
Breaking into a Home that is Not Inhabited is Not First Degree Burglary – California Penal Code Section 460
November 6, 2013 | Matthew Wallin
Breaking into a Home that is Not Inhabited is Not First Degree Burglary - California Penal Code Section 460 Have…
Consequences of Being Charged with Possession of Marijuana in a Federal Park
November 5, 2013 | Paul Wallin
Consequences of Being Charged with Possession of Marijuana in a Federal Park Marijuana, a.k.a. weed, is reported to be the…
What is the Statute of Limitations for Theft in Thousand Oaks?
November 4, 2013 | Paul Wallin
What is the Statute of Limitations for Theft in Thousand Oaks? Theft in California is broadly defined as the unlawful…
New California Law Closes Rape Loophole
October 31, 2013 | Paul Wallin
New California Law Closes Rape Loophole California Governor Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill 65 into law on Sept. 9, thereby…
New Law Prohibits Asking About Criminal Convictions on State Job Applications
October 30, 2013 | Paul Wallin
New Law Prohibits Asking About Criminal Convictions on State Job Applications On Oct. 11, California Governor Jerry Brown signed Assembly…
Wallin & Klarich Client Applying for California Governor’s Pardon Shows Appreciation
October 24, 2013 | Stephen Klarich
Wallin & Klarich Client Applying for California Governor’s Pardon Shows Appreciation Wallin & Klarich Partner Stephen Klarich received this flag…
What Can An Orange County Appellate Lawyer Do For Me?
October 24, 2013 | Stephen Klarich
What Can An Orange County Appellate Lawyer Do For Me? If you are seeking a criminal appeal, it is important…
Drug Smuggling in California May Be Prosecuted as a Federal Offense – 21 U.S.C. 952, 960, 963
October 22, 2013 | Paul Wallin
Drug Smuggling in California May Be Prosecuted as a Federal Offense - 21 U.S.C. 952, 960, 963 If you have…
Wire Fraud, Mail Fraud or Bank Fraud Could Send You to Federal Prison
October 21, 2013 | Matthew Wallin
Wire Fraud, Mail Fraud or Bank Fraud Could Send You to Federal Prison Are you being charged with wire fraud,…
Defendant Sentenced to 25 Years for Carjacking, Robbery and Kidnapping Appeals $10 Fine
October 18, 2013 | Stephen Klarich
Defendant Sentenced to 25 Years for Carjacking, Robbery and Kidnapping Appeals $10 Fine If U.S. lawmakers are really interested in…
Drug Treatment under Proposition 36 may still be Available after Previous Failures in California – PC 1201.1
October 17, 2013 | Paul Wallin
Drug Treatment under Proposition 36 may still be Available after Previous Failures in California - PC 1201.1 In a recent…
Why You Need an Orange County Fraud Defense Attorney for Mortgage Modification Fraud
October 16, 2013 | Matthew Wallin
Why You Need an Orange County Fraud Defense Attorney for Mortgage Modification Fraud Charging excessive upfront fees as part of…
Trust Act Prohibits Police Holds on Illegal Immigrants – Assembly Bill 4
October 15, 2013 | Paul Wallin
Trust Act Prohibits Police Holds on Illegal Immigrants - Assembly Bill 4 After signing a bill allowing undocumented immigrants to…
Man Escapes Guilty Verdict after Involvement in Major Copyright Infringement Scheme
October 10, 2013 | Paul Wallin
Man Escapes Guilty Verdict after Involvement in Major Copyright Infringement Scheme In the summer of 2003, owner of Super DVD,…
Illegal Immigrant can be Lawyer in California
October 7, 2013 | Stephen Klarich
Illegal Immigrant can be Lawyer in California Many didn’t think it was possible while others didn’t think it should be…
How Getting Your Computer Fixed Can Lead to Your Arrest – PC 311.11
October 7, 2013 | Paul Wallin
How Getting Your Computer Fixed Can Lead to Your Arrest – PC 311.11 Possession of “child pornography” is a serious…
Willful Infliction of Corporal Injury on a Spouse in Newport Beach: A Wobbler Offense Under PC 273.5
October 4, 2013 | Paul Wallin
Willful Infliction of Corporal Injury on a Spouse in Newport Beach: A Wobbler Offense Under PC 273.5 What is a…
Social Host Ordinances: Allowing Minors to Consume Alcohol can get you in Trouble
October 4, 2013 | Matthew Wallin
Social Host Ordinances: Allowing Minors to Consume Alcohol can get you in Trouble Reducing the frequency of underage drinking at…
The Serious Consequences of Vehicular Manslaughter – PC 192(c)
October 3, 2013 | Paul Wallin
The Serious Consequences of Vehicular Manslaughter - PC 192(c) Speeding can cost more than just your freedom, it can cost…
Speed Exhibition Can Lead to Deadly Consequences – Vehicle Code Section 23109
October 1, 2013 | Paul Wallin
Speed Exhibition Can Lead to Deadly Consequences – Vehicle Code Section 23109 Memorial Day will always be a time of…
Can I go to Jail if I Refuse to Testify in a Spousal Battery or Domestic Violence Case in Irvine?
September 26, 2013 | Paul Wallin
Can I go to Jail if I Refuse to Testify in a Spousal Battery or Domestic Violence Case in Irvine?…
Wallin & Klarich Criminal Defense Attorney Sheldon E. Lee Convinces Prosecutor to Dismiss DUI Charges against Client – VC 23152(a), VC 23152(b)
September 25, 2013 | Matthew Wallin
Wallin & Klarich Criminal Defense Attorney Sheldon E. Lee Convinces Prosecutor to Dismiss DUI Charges against Client - VC 23152(a),…
You Could Kill Someone and Go to Jail for Talking or Texting While Driving – California Vehicle Code Sections 23123, 23124
September 23, 2013 | Paul Wallin
You Could Kill Someone and Go to Jail for Talking or Texting While Driving – California Vehicle Code Sections 23123,…
U.S. Congress Close to Restrictions on International Travel for Sex Offenders – Amendment to House Resolution 2848
September 20, 2013 | Stephen Klarich
U.S. Congress Close to Restrictions on International Travel for Sex Offenders – Amendment to House Resolution 2848 Laws putting restrictions…
Should Cops Be Able to Search Cellphones without Warrant?
September 19, 2013 | Paul Wallin
Should Cops Be Able to Search Cellphones Without Warrant? You can’t go anywhere without seeing someone on their smartphone these…
6 Things You Should Do after Being Arrested for Possession or Sale of Controlled Substances in Huntington Beach – HS 11350
September 18, 2013 | Paul Wallin
6 Things You Should Do After Being Arrested for Possession or Sale of Controlled Substances in Huntington Beach - HS…
If You are Involved in a Domestic Violence Case, You Still Have a Right to See Your Children
September 17, 2013 | Paul Wallin
If You are Involved in a Domestic Violence Case, You Still Have a Right to See Your Children Having a…
Getting out of Control at Your Kid’s Sporting Event Can Land You in Jail
September 16, 2013 | Paul Wallin
Getting out of Control at Your Kid’s Sporting Event Can Land You in Jail If you become overzealous or unruly…
Amending California’s Lifetime Sex Offender Registry: Assembly Bill 702 (AB702)
September 12, 2013 | Stephen Klarich
Amending California’s Lifetime Sex Offender Registry: Assembly Bill 702 (AB702) In February, Chairman of the California Assembly Public Safety Committee,…
9 Things You Should Do if your Teenager is Accused of Lewd & Lascivious Acts with a Minor – PC section 288
September 11, 2013 | Stephen Klarich
9 Things You Should Do if your Teenager is Accused of Lewd & Lascivious Acts with a Minor - PC…
Can an Illegal Immigrant Practice Law in California?
September 4, 2013 | Paul Wallin
Can an Illegal Immigrant Practice Law in California? Sergio Garcia came to the United States when he was just 17…
How the Irvine Police Department Investigates California Domestic Violence Allegations
September 4, 2013 | Paul Wallin
How the Irvine Police Department Investigates California Domestic Violence Allegations The Irvine domestic violence attorneys at Wallin & Klarich collectively…
Sexting and California Child Pornography Laws – PC 311
September 3, 2013 | Stephen Klarich
Sexting and California Child Pornography Laws – PC 311 Let’s face it. Teenagers don’t always use the best judgment. More…
Cops Will Attempt to Trick You into a Confession Even if You Did Not Do the Crime
August 30, 2013 | Paul Wallin
Cops Will Attempt to Trick You into a Confession Even if You Did Not Do the Crime I hope you…
Breaking Bad Outage Sparks Controversy over Misuse of 911 – California Penal Code Section 148.3
August 30, 2013 | Paul Wallin
Breaking Bad Outage Sparks Controversy over Misuse of 911 – California Penal Code Section 148.3 When you catch a meth…
DNA Testing Evidence Allowed if Identity is a Critical Issue – PC Section 1405
August 29, 2013 | Paul Wallin
DNA Testing Evidence Allowed if Identity is a Critical Issue – PC Section 1405 Recently, the California Court of Appeals…
Penalties for Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child – PC 288.5
August 23, 2013 | Stephen Klarich
Penalties for Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child - PC 288.5 You are a recent college graduate. In order to…
If a Dog is Used to Convict You, the Dog Better Have a Strong Sense of Smell or Your Conviction Could Be Reversed
August 22, 2013 | Stephen Klarich
If a Dog is Used to Convict You, the Dog Better Have a Strong Sense of Smell or Your Conviction…
Wallin & Klarich Senior Partner Paul Wallin Provides Video Update of Richard Rack Trial
August 21, 2013 | Stephen Klarich
Wallin & Klarich Senior Partner Paul Wallin Provides Video Update of Richard Rack Trial Mr. Richard Rack, a San Clemente…
Punishment for Voluntary Manslaughter – PC 192 (a)
August 19, 2013 | Paul Wallin
Punishment for Voluntary Manslaughter - PC 192 (a) You recently came home to find the babysitter inappropriately touching your 7-year-old…
Ecstasy in California not Considered Possession of Controlled Substance – 11350 (a) HS
August 16, 2013 | Paul Wallin
Ecstasy in California not Considered Possession of Controlled Substance - 11350 (a) HS Recently, in People v. Davis, CSC Case…
Understanding Search Warrants in California
August 13, 2013 | Matthew Wallin
Understanding Search Warrants in California A search warrant is an order issued by the court, which allows law enforcement officials…
Man Tracks Down His Stolen Property on Craigslist, Catches Thief in the Process
August 12, 2013 | Paul Wallin
Man Tracks Down His Stolen Property on Craigslist, Catches Thief in the Process One not so clever thief in New…
Understanding Cyberstalking Charges in California – California Penal Code Section 646.9
August 12, 2013 | Stephen Klarich
Understanding Cyberstalking Charges in California - California Penal Code Section 646.9 Cyberstalking refers to the intimidation, harassment or bullying of…
Will I Go To Jail If I Am Charged With Distribution of Child Pornography? (California Penal Code Section 311.1(A))
July 15, 2013 | Paul Wallin
Will I Go To Jail If I Am Charged With Distribution of Child Pornography? (California Penal Code Section 311.1(A)) You…
Felon On A Suspended Prison Sentence May Qualify For Felony Expungement (PC 1203.4)
July 11, 2013 | Stephen Klarich
Felon On A Suspended Prison Sentence May Qualify For Felony Expungement (PC 1203.4) On June 24, 2013, the California Court…
All Charges Dismissed After Client Is Accused Of Petty Theft And Receiving Stolen Property (PC 496(A), PC 484(A)-488)
July 8, 2013 | Paul Wallin
All Charges Dismissed After Client Is Accused Of Petty Theft And Receiving Stolen Property (PC 496(A), PC 484(A)-488) Recently, a…
Top Criminal Defense Attorney, Matthew B. Wallin, Negotiates Alcohol Program In Lieu Of Jail Time After Client Is Accused Of A Hit And Run And Driving Under The Influence (Vc 20002(A), Vc 23152(A), Vc 23152(B))
July 2, 2013 | Matthew Wallin
Top Criminal Defense Attorney, Matthew B. Wallin, Negotiates Alcohol Program In Lieu Of Jail Time After Client Is Accused Of…
What Constitutes Criminal Threats? (PC 422)
June 11, 2013 | Paul Wallin
What Constitutes Criminal Threats? (PC 422) While driving home from work, your car was rear-ended by another driver. After the…
Wallin & Klarich Criminal Defense Lawyer Helps Client Avoid Driver’s License Suspension (CVC 22348(b))
June 10, 2013 | Matthew Wallin
Wallin & Klarich Criminal Defense Lawyer Helps Client Avoid Driver’s License Suspension (CVC 22348(b)) Recently, a Wallin & Klarich criminal…
Can Defense Counsel Discover Confidential Records from the Victim?
June 5, 2013 | Stephen Klarich
Can Defense Counsel Discover Confidential Records from the Victim? You were recently accused of sexual assault by a woman that…
Job Applicant is Convicted of Extortion after Submitting His Resume with a Demand Letter (PC 523)
June 4, 2013 | Matthew Wallin
Job Applicant is Convicted of Extortion after Submitting His Resume with a Demand Letter (PC 523) In a difficult job…
How Can Wallin & Klarich Help Me If I Face Drunk In Public Charges? – PC 647(f)
May 30, 2013 | Matthew Wallin
How Can Wallin & Klarich Help Me If I Face Drunk In Public Charges? – PC 647(f) Enjoying your favorite…
What Happens When A Police Officer Destroys Evidence (Penal Code 135)
May 29, 2013 | Paul Wallin
What Happens When A Police Officer Destroys Evidence (Penal Code 135) If you are charged with a crime and the…
Lawyer Gets Charges of Possessing a Weapon Dismissed
May 28, 2013 | Paul Wallin
Lawyer Gets Charges of Possessing a Weapon Dismissed Recently, an Orange County weapons lawyer from Wallin & Klarich got all…
I am Accused of Writing a False Prescription – California Business & Professions Code 4324(a)
May 24, 2013 | Paul Wallin
I am Accused of Writing a False Prescription – California Business & Professions Code 4324(a) Many prescription drugs have highly…
How Can Wallin & Klarich Assist Me If I Face Extortion Charges? – PC 518
May 23, 2013 | Matthew Wallin
How Can Wallin & Klarich Assist Me If I Face Extortion Charges? – PC 518 Hollywood movies often portray extortion…
Conviction for Robbery Reversed by Court of Appeals (PC 211)
May 22, 2013 | Stephen Klarich
Conviction for Robbery Reversed by Court of Appeals (PC 211) Recently, the California Court of Appeals ruled that a criminal…
I am Facing Charges of Elder Abuse – PC 368
May 17, 2013 | Paul Wallin
I am Facing Charges of Elder Abuse – PC 368 As with all other vulnerable populations, California severely punishes crimes…
How Can Wallin & Klarich Assist Me if I Violated My Probation? – PC 1203
May 16, 2013 | Paul Wallin
How Can Wallin & Klarich Assist Me if I Violated My Probation? – PC 1203 If you are placed on…
I Face Hit and Run Charges – CVC 20001-20002
May 15, 2013 | Matthew Wallin
I Face Hit and Run Charges – CVC 20001-20002 A car accident can easily turn into a hit and run.…
OJ Simpson is trying for a “Hail Mary” Motion for a New Trial
May 14, 2013 | Stephen Klarich
OJ Simpson is trying for a “Hail Mary” Motion for a New Trial As we all know OJ Simpson is…
I Am Being Accused of Lewd Acts in Public – PC 647(a)
May 14, 2013 | Stephen Klarich
I Am Being Accused of Lewd Acts in Public – PC 647(a) Penal Code 647(a) aims to punish an individual…
Consequences of Drunk in Public Charges – PC 647(f)
May 13, 2013 | Matthew Wallin
Consequences of Drunk in Public Charges – PC 647(f) Enjoying your favorite alcoholic refreshments in a public place can easily…
I Am Accused of Sexual Assault in California – PC 243.4
May 9, 2013 | Stephen Klarich
I Am Accused of Sexual Assault in California – PC 243.4 As a school teacher, you are always at risk…
Arson Charges in California – PC 451
May 8, 2013 | Paul Wallin
Under PC 451, arson is the willful and malicious burning of a structure, forest land or property. If you…
How Can Wallin & Klarich Help Me If I Am Facing Stalking Charges In Orange County? – PC 646.9
May 6, 2013 | Paul Wallin
How Can Wallin & Klarich Help Me If I Am Facing Stalking Charges In Orange County? – PC 646.9 You…
I Was Arrested For Vandalism, Can I Avoid Jail Time? PC 594
May 1, 2013 | Paul Wallin
I Was Arrested For Vandalism, Can I Avoid Jail Time? PC 594 California Penal Code section 594(a) explains that anyone…
Can I Go To Jail If I Let Someone Live With Me When He Has A Warrant For His Arrest? (PC 32)
April 30, 2013 | Matthew Wallin
Can I Go To Jail If I Let Someone Live With Me When He Has A Warrant For His Arrest?…
Combat Vets Can Have Their Criminal Cases Dismissed In Orange County If They Complete Veterans Court
April 26, 2013 | Paul Wallin
Combat Vets Can Have Their Criminal Cases Dismissed In Orange County If They Complete Veterans Court There is a court…
California Supreme Court Rules That Judges Cannot Give “Indicated” Sentences To Those Facing Criminal Charges
April 25, 2013 | Paul Wallin
California Supreme Court Rules That Judges Cannot Give “Indicated” Sentences To Those Facing Criminal Charges In an important ruling, the…
Convicted of More Than One Offense if The Act Happened Only Once? (PC 288)
April 23, 2013 | Stephen Klarich
Convicted of More Than One Offense if The Act Happened Only Once? (PC 288) If you have been charged with…
Modifications To A Baseball Bat Can Lead To Felony Charges (PC 22210)
April 22, 2013 | Paul Wallin
Modifications To A Baseball Bat Can Lead To Felony Charges (PC 22210) A California man who was pulled over for…
What is Drug Diversion in Orange County? (P.C. 1000 and Prop. 36)
April 19, 2013 | Paul Wallin
What is Drug Diversion in Orange County? (P.C. 1000 and Prop. 36) In Orange County, there are several alternatives to…
How Can I Remove My Vandalism Conviction off My Record – PC 594 & 640.5; 640.6
April 18, 2013 | Paul Wallin
How Can I Remove My Vandalism Conviction off My Record - PC 594 & 640.5; 640.6 Under Penal Code section…
What is Robbery in California? – PC 211
April 17, 2013 | Paul Wallin
What is Robbery in California? – PC 211 Under California Penal Code 211, anyone who deliberately steals someone else’s property…
Prosecutors Ordered to Turn Over Exculpatory Evidence Prior to Preliminary Hearing in Felony Cases
April 15, 2013 | Paul Wallin
Prosecutors Ordered to Turn Over Exculpatory Evidence Prior to Preliminary Hearing in Felony Cases District Attorneys all over California are…
How Much Money Do You Think You Can Make Selling Pot?
April 12, 2013 | Paul Wallin
How Much Money Do You Think You Can Make Selling Pot? California voters passed Proposition 215 in 1996 to allow…
Should The Cops Be Able To Collect DNA Samples From You When You Are Arrested?
April 11, 2013 | Paul Wallin
Should The Cops Be Able To Collect DNA Samples From You When You Are Arrested? The United States Supreme Court…
Defenses to Elder Abuse in California– PC 368
April 5, 2013 | Paul Wallin
Defenses to Elder Abuse in California– PC 368 California takes elder abuse charges very seriously. If you are convicted for…
Consequences of a Minor in Possession (California Business and Professions Code 25662 and CVC 13202.5)
April 4, 2013 | Matthew Wallin
Consequences of a Minor in Possession (California Business and Professions Code 25662 and CVC 13202.5) According to California Business and…
WK Law Talk 4/2/13
April 3, 2013 | Paul Wallin
*We apologize for the technical difficulties early in the show* WK Law Talk 4/2/13 This show covers: Cyber Law: What…
What is a Federal Crime in California?
April 3, 2013 | Paul Wallin
What is a Federal Crime in California? Most individuals are familiar with California state crimes. These crimes are usually handled…
Punishment for Second Violation of a Restraining Order – PC 273.6
April 2, 2013 | Paul Wallin
Punishment for Second Violation of a Restraining Order – PC 273.6 California Penal Code section 273.6 makes it a crime…
I Was Involved In A Hit And Run Accident Causing The Death Of Another (CVC 20001, PC 192)
March 28, 2013 | Matthew Wallin
I Was Involved In A Hit And Run Accident Causing The Death Of Another (CVC 20001, PC 192) If you…
I Was Arrested For Sexual Assault In Newport Beach (PC 243.4)
March 28, 2013 | Stephen Klarich
If you are convicted for sexual assault in Newport Beach under California Penal Code section 243.4, the court will require…
WK Law Talk 3/26/13
March 26, 2013 | Paul Wallin
WK Law Talk 3/26/13 This show covers: Pets and Animal Law: can I claim emotional distress if my neighbor hurts…
Prosecution Fails to Disclose Police Officer’s History of Lying
March 26, 2013 | Stephen Klarich
Prosecution Fails to Disclose Police Officer’s History of Lying Although most police officers are good and honest people, like any…
What You Need To Know If Charged With Oral Copulation in San Bernardino – PC 288(A)
March 25, 2013 | Stephen Klarich
What You Need To Know If Charged With Oral Copulation in San Bernardino – PC 288(A) An act of oral…
WK Law Talk 3/19/13
March 25, 2013 | Paul Wallin
WK Law Talk 3/19/13 This show covers: DUI: What to do, what are the consequences, and what your attorney should…
Punishment For Rape in Orange County – PC 261
March 22, 2013 | Paul Wallin
Punishment For Rape in Orange County - PC 261 If you are facing charges of rape in Orange County, you…
I Am Falsely Accused of Sexual Assault in San Bernardino – PC 243.4
March 21, 2013 | Stephen Klarich
Under California Penal Code section 243.4, it is illegal to touch an intimate part of another person against his or…
When is The Punishment Just Too Great For a Juvenile Crime?
March 19, 2013 | Paul Wallin
When is The Punishment Just Too Great For a Juvenile Crime? A 17 year old was recently convicted of committing…
Why Don’t We Let Jurors Ask Questions of Witnesses?
March 19, 2013 | Paul Wallin
Why Don’t We Let Jurors Ask Questions of Witnesses? You are accused of a crime. Your fate is in the…
Punishment for Possession for Sale of Narcotics in Riverside – HS 11351
March 18, 2013 | Paul Wallin
Punishment for Possession for Sale of Narcotics in Riverside – HS 11351 Under Health and Safety Code Section 11351, it…
WK Law Talk 3/12/13
March 18, 2013 | Paul Wallin
WK Law Talk 3/12/13 This show covers: What to do if the police want to speak to you What to…
Arrested for Possession for Sale of Drugs in Ventura – HS 11351
March 15, 2013 | Paul Wallin
Arrested for Possession for Sale of Drugs in Ventura – HS 11351 If you are charged with a violation of…
Arrested for Drug Possession in Los Angeles, Can I Avoid Jail Time – HS 11350
March 15, 2013 | Paul Wallin
Arrested for Drug Possession in Los Angeles, Can I Avoid Jail Time – HS 11350 If you are convicted of…
Punishment for Possession of Meth in Ventura – HS 11377(a)
March 13, 2013 | Paul Wallin
Punishment for Possession of Meth in Ventura – HS 11377(a) Possession of methamphetamine is a violation of California Health and…
How Can I Avoid A Jail Sentence For Possession Of Controlled Substance? HS 11350
March 12, 2013 | Paul Wallin
How Can I Avoid A Jail Sentence For Possession Of Controlled Substance? HS 11350 A routine traffic stop can lead…
I Was Charged With Extortion in San Bernardino – PC 518
March 12, 2013 | Paul Wallin
I Was Charged With Extortion in San Bernardino – PC 518 Extortion is more commonly known as blackmail. Although blackmail…
I Am Accused of Assault And Battery in Riverside (PC 240 and 242)
March 11, 2013 | Paul Wallin
I Am Accused of Assault And Battery in Riverside (PC 240 and 242) The Riverside Assault and Battery Attorneys at…
Why You Do Not Want a Public Defender Representing You
March 8, 2013 | Paul Wallin
Why You Do Not Want a Public Defender Representing You Every day we receive many phone calls from persons who…
First Time Offender; Will I Go To Jail For Battery In Los Angeles? PC 242
March 7, 2013 | Paul Wallin
First Time Offender; Will I Go To Jail For Battery In Los Angeles? PC 242 California Penal Code section 242…
Attempted Manslaughter In Riverside
March 6, 2013 | Paul Wallin
Attempted Manslaughter In Riverside An attempted manslaughter charge is taken very seriously in Riverside and can result in very harsh…
I Am Wrongfully Accused Of Assault And Battery In Orange County (PC 240 – PC 243)
March 4, 2013 | Paul Wallin
I Am Wrongfully Accused Of Assault And Battery In Orange County (PC 240 – PC 243) People often use the…
Punishment For Gross Vehicular Manslaughter in Orange County (PC 191.5)
February 28, 2013 | Paul Wallin
Punishment For Gross Vehicular Manslaughter in Orange County (PC 191.5) Under California Penal Code section 191.5, gross vehicular manslaughter is…
What Is A Violent Crime In California?
February 27, 2013 | Paul Wallin
What Is A Violent Crime In California? Many crimes can involve violence. However, a violent crime in California typically refers to one…
Should I Hire A Los Angeles Appellate Lawyer?
February 26, 2013 | Stephen Klarich
Should I Hire A Los Angeles Appellate Lawyer? In California, it is very difficult to win a criminal appeal. You…
How Can A Criminal Attorney Help Me Post Bail in California?
February 25, 2013 | Paul Wallin
How Can A Criminal Attorney Help Me Post Bail in California? Usually, if you have been arrested and charged with…
What is Voluntary Manslaughter in California? – PC 192(a)
February 22, 2013 | Paul Wallin
What is Voluntary Manslaughter in California? - PC 192(a) Under California Penal Code section 192 (a), it is unlawful to…
What Is Reckless Driving in California? – CVC 23103
February 22, 2013 | Paul Wallin
What Is Reckless Driving in California? – CVC 23103 Under California Vehicle Code section 23103, it is unlawful to drive…
What Is Forgery In California? – California Penal Code Section 470
February 14, 2013 | Matthew Wallin
What Is Forgery In California? – California Penal Code Section 470 Forgery in California pertains to a wide variety of…
How Does The Juvenile Justice System Work In California?
February 13, 2013 | Matthew Wallin
How Does The Juvenile Justice System Work In California? While young people think they are invincible, the law thinks otherwise.…
What Is the Punishment for a Second Domestic Violence Conviction in Ventura? (PC 273.5)
February 12, 2013 | Paul Wallin
What Is the Punishment for a Second Domestic Violence Conviction in Ventura? (PC 273.5) A Domestic violence conviction in Ventura…
What is Carjacking in California? (PC 215)
February 11, 2013 | Paul Wallin
What is Carjacking in California? (PC 215) The California Penal Code looks at carjacking much more broadly than what you…
Punishment for Grand Theft in California (PC 487)
February 8, 2013 | Matthew Wallin
Punishment for Grand Theft in California (PC 487) Theft crimes are among the most commonly prosecuted property crimes in California.…
Charges For Possession of Meth With Intent To Sell In Victorville – California Health and Safety Code Section 11351
February 7, 2013 | Paul Wallin
Charges For Possession of Meth With Intent To Sell In Victorville – California Health and Safety Code Section 11351 Although…
Help! My Name Is On The Child Abuse Central Index
February 6, 2013 | Paul Wallin
Help! My Name Is On The Child Abuse Central Index The Child Abuse Central Index, or CACI, is a database…
Prosecutorial Misconduct: Prosecutor Hides Evidence in Sex Crimes Case
January 30, 2013 | Paul Wallin
Prosecutorial Misconduct: Prosecutor Hides Evidence in Sex Crimes Case A State Bar judge on January 18, 2013 found that a…
Punishment For Watson Murder (Penal Code 190)
January 29, 2013 | Paul Wallin
Punishment For Watson Murder (Penal Code 190) Under the Watson murder rule, it may be second-degree murder if another person…
I Have A California DMV Negligent Operator Hearing And I Don’t Know What To Do! (CVC 12810)
January 28, 2013 | Matthew Wallin
I Have A California DMV Negligent Operator Hearing And I Don’t Know What To Do! (CVC 12810) As your parents…
Consequences Of A DUI While Child Was In The Car (CVC 23152/ PC 273(A)
January 23, 2013 | Matthew Wallin
Consequences Of A DUI While Child Was In The Car (CVC 23152/ PC 273(A) In many cases, after a person…
Federal Criminal Defense Attorney Charged With Money Laundering in Los Angeles (PC 186.10)
January 22, 2013 | Paul Wallin
Federal Criminal Defense Attorney Charged With Money Laundering in Los Angeles (PC 186.10) An alleged gang member turned lawyer may…
Consequences of Shoplifting in San Bernardino (PC 484)
January 21, 2013 | Paul Wallin
Consequences of Shoplifting in San Bernardino (PC 484) You may think there's no harm in taking an item from a…
My Husband Is In Custody, How Can I Get Him Out? (PC 1203.018)
January 18, 2013 | Paul Wallin
My Husband Is In Custody, How Can I Get Him Out? (PC 1203.018) When your loved one has been accused…
Governor Brown Wants to End Court-Ordered Limit on Inmates Housed in State Prisons
January 17, 2013 | Paul Wallin
Governor Brown Wants to End Court-Ordered Limit on Inmates Housed in State Prisons Governor Jerry Brown recently announced it was…
Can I Be Electronically Monitored For a Criminal Protective Order? (California Penal Code 136.2)
January 16, 2013 | Paul Wallin
Can I Be Electronically Monitored For a Criminal Protective Order? (California Penal Code 136.2) According to a recent change to…
Resentencing Can Still Be Refused To Inmates Convicted Under the Prior Three Strikes Law (California Penal Code 1170.126)
January 16, 2013 | Stephen Klarich
Resentencing Can Still Be Refused To Inmates Convicted Under the Prior Three Strikes Law (California Penal Code 1170.126) Prior to…
California Law Now Allows The Police To Get a GPS Tracking Device Search Warrant (California Penal Code 1524 and 1534)
January 15, 2013 | Matthew Wallin
California Law Now Allows The Police To Get a GPS Tracking Device Search Warrant (California Penal Code 1524 and 1534)…
I Am Accused of Embezzlement —What Can I Do? (PC 503)
January 15, 2013 | Matthew Wallin
I Am Accused of Embezzlement —What Can I Do? (PC 503) Being accused of embezzlement in the workplace is a…
Punishment for Lewd Acts in San Bernardino (CPC 647(a))
January 14, 2013 | Stephen Klarich
What is the Punishment for Health Insurance Fraud? According to California Penal Code section 647(a) you can be arrested and…
Wallin & Klarich Senior Partner, Paul J. Wallin Speaks At Local Shelter For Women
January 14, 2013 | Paul Wallin
Wallin & Klarich Senior Partner, Paul J. Wallin Speaks At Local Shelter For Women On January 9, 2013 Senior Partner…
New Law Requires A Victim of Domestic Violence or Sexual Assault To Receive Counseling (California Code of Civil Procedure 1219 and Penal Code 1387)
January 11, 2013 | Stephen Klarich
New Law Requires A Victim of Domestic Violence or Sexual Assault To Receive Counseling (California Code of Civil Procedure 1219…
Pregnant Inmates Can No Longer Be Handcuffed or Restrained During Labor (CPC 3407)
January 10, 2013 | Paul Wallin
Pregnant Inmates Can No Longer Be Handcuffed or Restrained During Labor (CPC 3407) On January 1, 2013, California Penal Code…
30 Day Early Release for California Jail Inmates Allowed Due To County Jail Overcrowding (CPC 4024.1)
January 10, 2013 | Paul Wallin
30 Day Early Release for California Jail Inmates Allowed Due To County Jail Overcrowding (CPC 4024.1) In response to the…
Consequences For A Probation Violation in Ventura County
January 9, 2013 | Paul Wallin
Consequences For A Probation Violation in Ventura County In California, probation may be granted to a criminal defendant on either…
California Changes Compassionate Release Law (Government Code 26605.6, 26605.7, 26605.8)
January 9, 2013 | Paul Wallin
California Changes Compassionate Release Law (Government Code 26605.6, 26605.7, 26605.8) California recently modified the compassionate release law that will allow…
Attorney Convicted Of Murder in Victorville (PC 187)
January 8, 2013 | Paul Wallin
Attorney Convicted Of Murder in Victorville (PC 187) A 78-year-old attorney is convicted of murder in Victorville, California after he…
Is A Police Officer Legally Required To Read Me My “Miranda Rights”?
January 7, 2013 | Paul Wallin
Is A Police Officer Legally Required To Read Me My “Miranda Rights”? Many people believe that when they are arrested…
Can I Record a Conversation With Another Person Without Their Consent in California? (PC 632)
January 4, 2013 | Paul Wallin
Can I Record a Conversation With Another Person Without Their Consent in California? (PC 632) The answer is NO in…
Can I Demand That The Police Arrest A Person Who Committed A Crime Against Me?
January 4, 2013 | Paul Wallin
Can I Demand That The Police Arrest A Person Who Committed A Crime Against Me? We are often asked this…
Prop 36 Drug Treatment And The Three Strikes Law In California
January 3, 2013 | Stephen Klarich
Prop 36 Drug Treatment And The Three Strikes Law In California The Prop 36 drug treatment law, known as the…
Court Allows Child Witness to Testify Outside of Physical Presence of Accused
January 3, 2013 | Paul Wallin
Court Allows Child Witness to Testify Outside of Physical Presence of Accused James Lujan was charged with torture and second…
Juveniles Arrested On Allegations Of Assault With A Deadly Weapon (PC 245)
January 2, 2013 | Matthew Wallin
Juveniles Arrested On Allegations Of Assault With A Deadly Weapon (PC 245) The Ventura Police Department recently responded to multiple…
Driving Under the Influence of Marijuana (CVC 23152)
January 2, 2013 | Matthew Wallin
Driving Under the Influence of Marijuana (CVC 23152) Driving under the influence charges do not always relate to alcohol or drinking.…
Wallin & Klarich Can Help Get Your Name Removed From The Megan’s Law Website (CPC 290.46)
December 31, 2012 | Stephen Klarich
Wallin & Klarich Can Help Get Your Name Removed From The Megan’s Law Website (CPC 290.46) California Penal Code Section…
Can I Face Charges Of Negligent Discharge Of A Firearm By Firing My Handgun Into The Sky?
December 29, 2012 | Paul Wallin
Can I Face Charges Of Negligent Discharge Of A Firearm By Firing My Handgun Into The Sky? The answer is…
Orange County Probation violation hearings – PC 1203 Wallin & Klarich
December 28, 2012 | Paul Wallin
Orange County Probation violation hearings – PC 1203 Wallin & Klarich Orange County probation violation hearings occur in order to…
What You Need To Know If Facing Charges Of Brandishing A Deadly Weapon. (PC 417)
December 27, 2012 | Paul Wallin
What You Need To Know If Facing Charges Of Brandishing A Deadly Weapon. (PC 417) If you think you are…
Consecuencias de Manejar en Estado de Ebriedad (DUI) y Causar Lesiones Físicas a Otro(s) en el Condado de Orange
December 21, 2012 | Matthew Wallin
Consecuencias de Manejar en Estado de Ebriedad (DUI) y Causar Lesiones Físicas a Otro(s) en el Condado de Orange Las…
What Consequences Do I Face if I Am Charged with a felony DUI in Riverside? (CVC 23153(a)
December 20, 2012 | Matthew Wallin
What Consequences Do I Face if I Am Charged with a felony DUI in Riverside? (CVC 23153(a) California DUI laws…
What are the consequences for probation violation in Ventura County?
December 18, 2012 | Paul Wallin
What are the consequences of probation violations in Ventura County? Probation violation in Ventura County can have serious consequences. In…
California Court Of Appeal Rules That Medical Marijuana Use Is Not A Basis To Detain A Child From His Father
December 18, 2012 | Stephen Klarich
California Court Of Appeal Rules That Medical Marijuana Use Is Not A Basis To Detain A Child From His Father…
Prosecutors File Manslaughter Charges Against Homeowner After Fireman Dies Trying To Put Out Fire In Homeowners Home
December 13, 2012 | Paul Wallin
Prosecutors File Manslaughter Charges Against Homeowner After Fireman Dies Trying To Put Out Fire In Homeowners Home In a very…
I may have violated my felony DUI probation in Orange County. Please Help!
December 12, 2012 | Matthew Wallin
I may have violated my felony DUI probation in Orange County. Please Help! First, you haven’t technically violated your felony…
I violated my criminal protective order and restraining order in Orange County, what consequences am I facing?
December 12, 2012 | Paul Wallin
I violated my criminal protective order and restraining order in Orange County, what consequences am I facing? The fact that…
When can the prosecution file Felony DUI charges in San Bernardino? (CVC 23153)
December 10, 2012 | Paul Wallin
When can the prosecution file Felony DUI charges in San Bernardino? (CVC 23153) The prosecution can charge you with felony…
What Are The Consequences For A DUI Manslaughter Conviction In Riverside County
December 7, 2012 | Matthew Wallin
What Are The Consequences For A DUI Manslaughter Conviction In Riverside County If you kill somebody while Driving Under the…
DON’T LET THE PROSECUTION WITHHOLD EVIDENCE IN YOUR CASE
December 5, 2012 | Paul Wallin
DON’T LET THE PROSECUTION WITHHOLD EVIDENCE IN YOUR CASE Prosecutors Finally Turn Over Original Color Photo of Defendant in Trayvon…
Punishment for Embezzlement under California Penal Code Section 503
December 3, 2012 | Matthew Wallin
Punishment for Embezzlement under California Penal Code Section 503 California Penal Code Section 514 describes the punishment for embezzlement in…
Sentence Modification: Can I Avoid Jail Time?
November 26, 2012 | Stephen Klarich
Sentence Modification: Can I Avoid Jail Time? Being convicted of a crime does not always mean that you will be…
Appeals Process: How Do You Appeal A Criminal Case? (PC 1237)
November 19, 2012 | Stephen Klarich
Appeals Process: How Do You Appeal A Criminal Case? (PC 1237) To begin the appeals process, an appeal may be…
Federal Courts Cannot Restrict A Convicted Sex Offender From Seeing His Own Children
November 14, 2012 | Stephen Klarich
Federal Courts Cannot Restrict A Convicted Sex Offender From Seeing His Own Children Neither the Court nor Probation can prohibit…
California Medical Marijuana Primary Caregivers Part 1
November 12, 2012 | Paul Wallin
California Medical Marijuana Primary Caregivers Part 1 The only person or entity authorized to receive compensation for services provided to…
Petition For Resentencing Under Proposition 36
November 9, 2012 | Stephen Klarich
Petition For Resentencing Under Proposition 36 Proposition 36 has passed. It allows certain inmates a right to recall their sentence…
What Is Arson Under California Law – Penal Code Section 451 and 452
November 7, 2012 | Paul Wallin
What Is Arson Under California Law - Penal Code Section 451 and 452 A person is guilty of arson when…
What Is The Difference Between Pleading Guilty And No Contest In A Criminal Case?
November 5, 2012 | Paul Wallin
If you reach a plea agreement in a California criminal court, the judge will ask for your formal plea. Most…
What You Need To Know If You Are Charged With “Criminal Threats” (PC 422) In California
November 3, 2012 | Paul Wallin
What You Need To Know If You Are Charged With “Criminal Threats” (PC 422) In California Criminal Threats can Be…
What You Need To Know About The Law of Child Endangerment in California PC 273(a)
October 31, 2012 | Paul Wallin
What You Need To Know About The Law of Child Endangerment in California PC 273(a) California Penal Code Section 273(a)…
If Prosecutors Unlawfully Withold Evidence From You In Your Case You May Have Grounds For A New Trial Or Even A Dismissal
October 31, 2012 | Stephen Klarich
If Prosecutors Unlawfully Withold Evidence From You In Your Case You May Have Grounds For A New Trial Or Even…
What is the Watson Murder rule?
October 30, 2012 | Paul Wallin
What is the Watson Murder rule? In California, if you have been convicted of a DUI in the past and…
What Do I Do If I Am Facing Charges of Possession of Child Pornography (PC 311.11)?
October 25, 2012 | Paul Wallin
The simple answer is to hire an experienced child pornography attorney to handle your case. Possession of child pornography is…
An attorney caught embezzling? Penal Code 503
October 22, 2012 | Matthew Wallin
An attorney caught embezzling? Penal Code 503 Last month, attorney, Peter Nitschke was charged with embezzling more than $720,000 from…
Will California Department of Motor Vehicles Take Action If My License was Suspended in Another State for a DUI?
October 19, 2012 | Matthew Wallin
Will California Department of Motor Vehicles Take Action If My License was Suspended in Another State for a DUI? Yes,…
Corporal Injury To Spouse Does Not Require An “Injury” To The Victim For a Conviction
October 18, 2012 | Paul Wallin
Corporal Injury To Spouse Does Not Require An “Injury” To The Victim For a Conviction The most common penal code…
California’s Three-Strikes Law And Crimes That Would Be Considered Strikes For Those With Prior Strikes
October 16, 2012 | Stephen Klarich
California’s Three-Strikes Law And Crimes That Would Be Considered Strikes For Those With Prior Strikes California’s three-strikes law can be…
NFL cheerleader enters plea in case involving sex with a minor.
October 9, 2012 | Stephen Klarich
NFL cheerleader enters plea in case involving sex with a minor. According to , a former Cincinnati Bengal cheerleader charged…
What is the Statute of Limitations on My Crime?
October 8, 2012 | Paul Wallin
What is the Statute of Limitations on My Crime? In the legal world, the statute of limitations is a period…
The Stringent Effects of The Three Strike Law
October 5, 2012 | Stephen Klarich
The Stringent Effects of The Three Strike Law One can only hope to never be charged with a crime, let…
Three Ventura County Men Arrested On Allegations Of Robbery (PC 211)
October 4, 2012 | Matthew Wallin
Three Ventura County Men Arrested On Allegations Of Robbery (PC 211) Ventura police officers arrested three men in the early…
Is there a statute of limitation for DUI in CA?
September 28, 2012 | Matthew Wallin
Is there a statute of limitation for DUI in CA? I was arrested for a DUI. I did not appear…
Why someone accused of shoplifting needs to hire a lawyer?
September 25, 2012 | Paul Wallin
The Potential Consequences of Shoplifting Shoplifting is one of the most common theft offenses, penal code 484, in California. Shoplifting…
There Are Many Potential Defenses To A Charge Of Carrying A Concealed Firearm In California
September 25, 2012 | Paul Wallin
There Are Many Potential Defenses To A Charge Of Carrying A Concealed Firearm In California The laws regarding the carrying…
Failure To Report Child Abuse By Church Employees Leads To Arrests
September 21, 2012 | Paul Wallin
Failure To Report Child Abuse By Church Employees Leads To Arrests It is a crime in California as well as…
What Can I Do If My Son Was Wrongfully Convicted Of A Crime And He Was Sentenced To Prison?
September 19, 2012 | Stephen Klarich
What Can I Do If My Son Was Wrongfully Convicted Of A Crime And He Was Sentenced To Prison? If…
If You Are A Guy And You Wear A Dress On A Plane The Airlines Can Kick You Off The Flight
September 14, 2012 | Paul Wallin
If You Are A Guy And You Wear A Dress On A Plane The Airlines Can Kick You Off The…
When Am I Free To Leave A Police Encounter?
September 11, 2012 | Paul Wallin
When Am I Free To Leave A Police Encounter? When determining whether a particular police encounter with a suspect amounted…
Possible Defenses to Assault With a Deadly Weapon
September 7, 2012 | Matthew Wallin
In California, assault with a deadly weapon is codified under Penal Code section 245. It states in pertinent part that…
An Individual Who Is Convicted Of Burglary Can Face Serious Punishments
September 5, 2012 | Matthew Wallin
An Individual Who Is Convicted Of Burglary Can Face Serious Punishments In California, burglary is codified under California Penal Code…
San Francisco Archbishop Arrested On Allegations Of Driving Under Influence
August 31, 2012 | Matthew Wallin
San Francisco Archbishop Arrested On Allegations Of Driving Under Influence The Roman Catholic archbishop-elect of San Francisco, the Rev. Salvatore…
You are involved in a car accident, the fault is 50-50, can you be criminaly charged?
August 30, 2012 | Matthew Wallin
You are involved in a car accident, the fault is 50-50, can you be criminally charged? This was a case…
Dolphins Receiver Arrested For Domestic Violence (Penal Code Section 243(e)1)
August 28, 2012 | Paul Wallin
Dolphins Receiver Arrested For Domestic Violence (Penal Code Section 243(e)1) Recently, Miami Dolphins receiver Chad Johnson was arrested on a…
Wallin & Klarich Defends Falsely Accused Teacher Emphasizing She is Presumed Innocent Under the Law
August 24, 2012 | Stephen Klarich
Wallin & Klarich Defends Falsely Accused Teacher Emphasizing She is Presumed Innocent Under the Law On Monday, August 20, 2012…
Paul J. Wallin Defends CA Teacher Robert Bryan Currently Accused of Unlawful Conduct with Student
August 14, 2012 | Stephen Klarich
Paul J. Wallin Defends CA Teacher Robert Bryan Currently Accused of Unlawful Conduct with Student Orange County leading sex crimes…
Carrying a Concealed Weapon in Orange County can Result in Felony Charges in California (PC 12025)
August 13, 2012 | Paul Wallin
Carrying a Concealed Weapon in Orange County can Result in Felony Charges in California (PC 12025) Except in extremely limited…
CAN THE COPS ARREST ME FOR DUI IN RIVERSIDE EVEN IF THEY NEVER SAW ME DRIVING?
August 9, 2012 | Matthew Wallin
CAN THE COPS ARREST ME FOR DUI IN RIVERSIDE EVEN IF THEY NEVER SAW ME DRIVING? There are many different…
Court Rules That Police Can Refuse Minor’s Request To Speak To Parents Before Questioning Him/Her About A Crime
August 7, 2012 | Matthew Wallin
Court Rules That Police Can Refuse Minor’s Request To Speak To Parents Before Questioning Him/Her About A Crime In yet…
Medical Marijuana Card in California is NO License to Smoke Dope if You are on Probation
August 2, 2012 | Paul Wallin
Medical Marijuana Card in California is NO License to Smoke Dope if You are on Probation A defendant was recently…
In California, One Punch Can Result in a Second Degree Murder Conviction
August 1, 2012 | Paul Wallin
In California, One Punch Can Result in a Second Degree Murder Conviction Did you ever imagine that you could be…
Punishment for Reckless and Wet Reckless Driving in California (CVC 23103)
July 31, 2012 | Paul Wallin
Punishment for Reckless and Wet Reckless Driving in California (CVC 23103) California Vehicle Code Section 23103 is reckless driving and…
If My Driver’s License is Suspended in the State Where I Used to Live, Can I get a License in California? (CVC 14601)
July 30, 2012 | Matthew Wallin
If My Driver's License is Suspended in the State Where I Used to Live, Can I get a License in…
A Killing Committed “In the Heat of Passion” can Reduce a Murder Charge to Manslaughter
July 28, 2012 | Paul Wallin
A Killing Committed "In the Heat of Passion" can Reduce a Murder Charge to Manslaughter There are many defenses to…
Attempted Burglary Charges (California Penal Code 459)
July 26, 2012 | Matthew Wallin
Attempted Burglary Charges (California Penal Code 459) Recently, the California Supreme Court held in Magness v. Superior Court 2012 DJDAR…
As Wallin And Klarich Predicted, Bustamante’s Attorney Demands In Motion To Dismiss Charges Due To DA’s Prejudicial Comments
July 20, 2012 | Stephen Klarich
As Wallin And Klarich Predicted, Bustamante’s Attorney Demands In Motion To Dismiss Charges Due To DA’s Prejudicial Comments "The DA's…
How Much of Your Jail Sentence will You Really do in Los Angeles County Jail?
July 20, 2012 | Paul Wallin
How Much of Your Jail Sentence will You Really do in Los Angeles County Jail? There is a tremendous overcrowding…
DA Drops Sexual Assault Charges Against San Francisco Giant Pablo Sandoval (PC 243.4)
July 18, 2012 | Stephen Klarich
DA Drops Sexual Assault Charges Against San Francisco Giant Pablo Sandoval (PC 243.4) It was reported to oursexual battery defense…
Man in San Bernardino Facing Death Penalty for Murder after Allegedly Setting Fire and Causing 5 Deaths
July 18, 2012 | Paul Wallin
Man in San Bernardino Facing Death Penalty for Murder after Allegedly Setting Fire and Causing 5 Deaths A San Bernardino…
High School Student Prank Results in Attempted Murder Charges
July 12, 2012 | Paul Wallin
High School Student Prank Results in Attempted Murder Charges Did you ever imagine that a high school student would seek…
The Power Social Workers Have: CACI Information (WIC 300))
July 11, 2012 | Paul Wallin
The Power Social Workers Have: CACI Information (WIC 300)) Wallin & Klarich’s Child Abuse Index defense lawyers in Orange County…
Riverside County Teacher Arrested for Sex with an Underage Student
July 10, 2012 | Stephen Klarich
Riverside County Teacher Arrested for Sex with an Underage Student This is the type of criminal case that the Riverside…
The Evidence Suppressed by a Judge can be Used Against You at a Probation Violation Hearing
July 9, 2012 | Stephen Klarich
The Evidence Suppressed by a Judge can be Used Against You at a Probation Violation Hearing Does that seem fair?…
High Profile Gay Activist Arrested on Child Porn Charges
July 5, 2012 | Paul Wallin
High Profile Gay Activist Arrested on Child Porn Charges The Los Angeles Child Pornography defense lawyers at Wallin & Klarich…
Orange County Councilman Accused Of Sex Crimes (PC 288)
July 3, 2012 | Stephen Klarich
Why Is Everyone So Quick To Rush To Judgment And Assume He Is Guilty Before The First Court Hearing? In…
Bill Approved to Allow Electronic Monitoring of Domestic Violence Defendants
June 29, 2012 | Paul Wallin
Bill Approved to Allow Electronic Monitoring of Domestic Violence Defendants The domestic violence lawyers at Wallin & Klarich have handled…
One Criminal Act Means One Punishment and One Punishment Alone
June 27, 2012 | Stephen Klarich
One Criminal Act Means One Punishment and One Punishment Alone In two recent cases, two different courts of appeals held…
Television Evangelist Charged with Misdemeanor Battery (PCP 242-243)
June 14, 2012 | Paul Wallin
Television Evangelist Charged with Misdemeanor Battery (PCP 242-243) The televangelist and Atlanta pastor Creflo Dollar was arrested last week on…
Trial Underway in DUI Gross Vehicular Manslaughter Case CA Penal Code 191.5
June 12, 2012 | Paul Wallin
Trial Underway in DUI Gross Vehicular Manslaughter Case CA Penal Code 191.5 The trial has begun over the death of…
Area Physician Assistant Guilty of Medicare Fraud
June 11, 2012 | Matthew Wallin
Area Physician Assistant Guilty of Medicare Fraud California Penal Code Section 470 The Federal Bureau of Investigation website reports that…
Prescription Fraud and Drug Abuse [Business and Professions Code 4390]
June 4, 2012 | Paul Wallin
Prescription Fraud and Drug Abuse [Business and Professions Code 4390] When one thinks of drug addiction, the perception may be…
Actual and Constructive Gun Possession in California and Implications for Former Felons
May 25, 2012 | Paul Wallin
Actual and Constructive Gun Possession in California and Implications for Former Felons One of the constitutional rights that are permanently…
California’s 10-20-Life Law Under the Microscope
May 21, 2012 | Paul Wallin
California’s 10-20-Life Law Under the Microscope California enacted one of the harshest gun laws in the nation in 1996 with…
Illinois Police Officer Violates Man’s Constitutional Rights
May 12, 2012 | Matthew Wallin
Illinois Police Officer Violates Man's Constitutional Rights Know your rights in case of an infraction. This case that we debated…
Gang Banger Gets Life Without Parole in Connection With 2004 Murder
April 30, 2012 | Paul Wallin
Gang Banger Gets Life Without Parole in Connection With 2004 Murder A gang member was sentenced to life without the…
Anaheim Man Shot and Killed, Gang Unit Investigating the Crime
April 26, 2012 | Paul Wallin
Anaheim Man Shot and Killed, Gang Unit Investigating the Crime An Anaheim man was shot and killed late Wednesday night…
Are California’s Public Defender’s Offices too Overwhelmed to Provide Adequate Legal Representation?
April 24, 2012 | Paul Wallin
Are California's Public Defender's Offices too Overwhelmed to Provide Adequate Legal Representation? The reality is that due to current economic…
Controversial California Supreme Court Ruling Violates a Defendant’s Right to a Fair Trial
April 23, 2012 | Paul Wallin
Controversial California Supreme Court Ruling Violates a Defendant's Right to a Fair Trial On April 19, 2012 the California Supreme…
73 Year Old Granny Turns Out to Be Bible Belt’s Top Drug Kingpin
April 16, 2012 | Paul Wallin
73 Year Old Granny Turns Out to Be Bible Belt's Top Drug Kingpin One of the Bible Belt’s biggest marijuana…
Orange County Man in Federal Court on Embezzlement Charges After Allegedly Funneling $16 Million of Employers Funds Into Personal Accounts
April 14, 2012 | Paul Wallin
Orange County Man in Federal Court on Embezzlement Charges After Allegedly Funneling $16 Million of Employers Funds Into Personal Accounts…
Several Orange County Cities Amongst State’s Worst for Alcohol-Related Traffic Accidents
April 11, 2012 | Matthew Wallin
Several Orange County Cities Amongst State's Worst for Alcohol-Related Traffic Accidents If you’ve ever wondered why there are so many…
Orange County Man Wins Appeal in Online Child Prostitution Sting
April 6, 2012 | Stephen Klarich
Orange County Man Wins Appeal in Online Child Prostitution Sting An Orange County appeals attorney has gotten his clients conviction…
Moreno Valley School Board Member Facing Life in Prison for Rape, Attempted Murder and Pimping
April 5, 2012 | Paul Wallin
Moreno Valley School Board Member Facing Life in Prison for Rape, Attempted Murder and Pimping It seems as though there…
Federal Raid on Prominent Medical Marijuana Dispensary Likely Politically Motivated
April 3, 2012 | Paul Wallin
Federal Raid on Prominent Medical Marijuana Dispensary Likely Politically Motivated President Barack Obama’s crackdown on California medical marijuana dispensaries hit…
Real Life 21 Jump Street Undercover Opertation Leads to 14 Drug Arrests
March 30, 2012 | Paul Wallin
Real Life 21 Jump Street Undercover Operation Leads to 14 Drug Arrests The plot to the hit comedy 21 Jump…
California Woman Gets 3 Speeding Tickets in Under an Hour and a Misdemeanor Charge for Good Measure
March 27, 2012 | Paul Wallin
California Woman Gets 3 Speeding Tickets in Under an Hour and a Misdemeanor Charge for Good Measure When does a…
High School Counselor Arrested On Child Pornography and Lewd Acts Charges
March 22, 2012 | Paul Wallin
High School Counselor Arrested On Child Pornography and Lewd Acts Charges A high school drug counselor in Salinas, CA has…
California Man Arrested for Masterminding Massive Tax Fraud Scheme
March 19, 2012 | Paul Wallin
California Man Arrested for Masterminding Massive Tax Fraud Scheme Despite the best efforts of his federal crimes lawyer, a California…
Orange County Man Held on Million Dollar Bail for Stealing Laundry Detergent
March 15, 2012 | Matthew Wallin
Orange County Man Held on Million Dollar Bail for Stealing Laundry Detergent At first glance, setting bail at $1,000,000 for…
Another Fullerton Police Officer Arrested in Connection with Suicide Death of Inmate
March 14, 2012 | Paul Wallin
Another Fullerton Police Officer Arrested in Connection with Suicide Death of Inmate 2011 wasn't exactly a banner year for the…
Norwalk Man Accused of Drugging and Raping Babysitter
March 9, 2012 | Paul Wallin
Norwalk Man Accused of Drugging and Raping Babysitter A Norwalk, CA man has been arrested for allegedly drugging and raping…
Extreme Couponer Charged With Grand Theft
March 8, 2012 | Paul Wallin
Extreme Couponer Charged With Grand Theft We’ve all see the shows where a woman walks into the grocery store, fills…
Two Teens Arrested for Battery Following School Yard Bullying Incident
March 7, 2012 | Matthew Wallin
Two Teens Arrested for Battery Following School Yard Bullying Incident With the nation’s eyes glued to New Jersey and the…
Two Teens Brag to News Reporter About Robbing Girls Scout, Convicted for Petty Theft
March 1, 2012 | Matthew Wallin
Two Teens Brag to News Reporter About Robbing Girls Scout, Convicted for Petty Theft We've all seen the hordes of…
Charlie Sheen’s Ex Facing Two Felony Drug Charges, Could Lose Custody of Their Children
February 25, 2012 | Paul Wallin
Charlie Sheen's Ex Facing Two Felony Drug Charges, Could Lose Custody of Their Children Considering the public downward spiral that…
Animal Rights Activist Tries to Hire Hit Man to Murder Any Random Person Wearing Fur
February 23, 2012 | Paul Wallin
Animal Rights Activist Tries to Hire Hit Man to Murder Any Random Person Wearing Fur It’s a story too bizarre…
Couple Gets Sentenced to 40 Hours of Community Service For Stealing $5 Pumpkin
February 23, 2012 | Paul Wallin
Couple Gets Sentenced to 40 Hours of Community Service For Stealing $5 Pumpkin There’s petty theft and then there are…
Group of High School Girls Have their Photos Stolen Off Facebook, Posted on Pornographic Website
February 21, 2012 | Paul Wallin
Group of High School Girls Have their Photos Stolen Off Facebook, Posted on Pornographic Website Federal investigators seem to have…
Four TCU Football Players Arrested in Drug Sting
February 16, 2012 | Paul Wallin
Four TCU Football Players Arrested in Drug Sting In addition to their rise to be one of the top football…
Man Tracks Down His Stolen Property on Craigslist, Catches Thief in the Process
February 16, 2012 | Paul Wallin
One not so clever thief in New Hampshire man is going to need the assistance of a very good grand…
Parents Can Be Charged With Murder For Not Seeking Medical Attention for the Children in a Timely Manner
February 14, 2012 | Paul Wallin
Parents Can Be Charged With Murder For Not Seeking Medical Attention for the Children in a Timely Manner Many people…
Man Held in Double Homicide Released After 3 Months, Still Considered a Suspect
February 10, 2012 | Paul Wallin
Man Held in Double Homicide Released After 3 Months, Still Considered a Suspect Three months ago, Brea, CA police discovered…
Local Teens Arrested For Hacking Into School Computers to Change Grades
February 6, 2012 | Matthew Wallin
Local Teens Arrested For Hacking Into School Computers to Change Grades It’s not often that you read about a student…
Los Angeles Teacher in Child Molestation Scandal Was Subject of Investigation in 1994
February 4, 2012 | Stephen Klarich
Los Angeles Teacher in Child Molestation Scandal Was Subject of Investigation in 1994 Details have started to emerge in the…
Wallin and Klarich Wins Third Straight Not Guilty Verdict in Serious Child Molest Case
February 2, 2012 | Stephen Klarich
Wallin and Klarich Wins Third Straight Not Guilty Verdict in Serious Child Molest Case On Wednesday, February 1, a Los…
Man Arrested After Police Discover Him Driving Without any Pants On
January 31, 2012 | Paul Wallin
Man Arrested After Police Discover Him Driving Without any Pants On Man arrested for resisting arrest. It’s a headline so…
Woman Facing 45 Years in Prison for Providing Beer at Teen’s Party
January 23, 2012 | Paul Wallin
Woman Facing 45 Years in Prison for Providing Beer at Teen's Party A Pennsylvania woman is being charged with 4…
Man Convicted of Vehicular Manslaughter and DUI Sues the Estate of the Man He Killed
January 19, 2012 | Matthew Wallin
Man Convicted of Vehicular Manslaughter and DUI Sues the Estate of the Man He Killed A man convicted of vehicular…
Lindsay Lohan Back in Court Two Months After Probation Violation
January 18, 2012 | Paul Wallin
Lindsay Lohan Back in Court Two Months After Probation Violation It’s easy to forget that being placed on probation isn’t…
Pinkberry Founder Arrested for Assault (PC 245)
January 17, 2012 | Paul Wallin
Pinkberry Founder Arrested for Assault (PC 245) Sitting down on a hot Southern California day with a cup of Pinkberry…
Where is the Line Between Police Brutality and Necessary Force? Suspect Dies After Being Tasered
January 16, 2012 | Paul Wallin
Where is the Line Between Police Brutality and Necessary Force? Suspect Dies After Being Tasered A few months ago, two…
Tae Bo Creator Bilked out of $1.1 Million, Accused Sentenced to 33 Months on Federal Criminal Charges
January 13, 2012 | Paul Wallin
Tae Bo Creator Bilked out of $1.1 Million, Accused Sentenced to 33 Months on Federal Criminal Charges It has been…
Police Raid Leads to Seizure of $200,000 worth of Marijuana, 5 Arrests in Orange County (Health and Safety Code 11359, 11360)
January 12, 2012 | Paul Wallin
Police Raid Leads to Seizure of $200,000 worth of Marijuana, 5 Arrests in Orange County (Health and Safety Code 11359,…
Hiring the Wrong Criminal Defense Attorney Can Lead to More Punishment Down the Road
December 29, 2011 | Stephen Klarich
Hiring the Wrong Criminal Defense Attorney Can Lead to More Punishment Down the Road Bahman Khodayari was convicted of misdemeanor…
Know Your 5th Ammendment Rights
December 28, 2011 | Paul Wallin
Know Your 5th Ammendment Rights If you are ever contacted by Federal Agents as part of an investigation, the first…
Manslaughter Charges Brought up in Garden Grove Child Neglect Case
December 28, 2011 | Paul Wallin
Manslaughter Charges Brought up in Garden Grove Child Neglect Case In Garden Grove last month, a woman allegedly was responsible…
Missouri Woman Charged in the Beating Death of 1-Year-Old Son
November 18, 2011 | Paul Wallin
Missouri Woman Charged in the Beating Death of 1-Year-Old Son A slain one-year old boy’s mother will be charged with…
Riverside County to Start Charging “Rent” to Inmates Incarcerated in County Jail
November 17, 2011 | Paul Wallin
Riverside County to Start Charging "Rent" to Inmates Incarcerated in County Jail Believe it or not, it has come to…
Supreme Court Set to Rule Whether Police can Track Citizens with GPS Devices Without a Warrant
November 11, 2011 | Matthew Wallin
Supreme Court Set to Rule Whether Police can Track Citizens with GPS Devices Without a Warrant The United States Supreme…
Man Charged in WalMart Beating Death Makes First Court Appearance
November 7, 2011 | Paul Wallin
Man Charged in Walmart Beating Death Makes First Court Appearance In Los Angeles County last week, a man was clubbed…
What Happens When a Judge Sentences a Defendant to Four Years in Prison When They Should Have Sentenced Him to Six Years?
October 27, 2011 | Paul Wallin
What Happens When a Judge Sentences a Defendant to Four Years in Prison When They Should Have Sentenced Him to…
4 Common Alternatives to Jail Time in Orange County
October 21, 2011 | Stephen Klarich
4 Common Alternatives to Jail Time in Orange County If you are facing a case which carries with it some…
OC District Attorney Tony Rackaukas Seeking Death Penalty in Seal Beach Massacre
October 19, 2011 | Paul Wallin
OC District Attorney Tony Rackaukas Seeking Death Penalty in Seal Beach Massacre The Orange County District Attorney's Office announced Friday…
How a DUI related traffic fatality can lead to a 2nd Degree Murder Charge in Riverside County
October 18, 2011 | Paul Wallin
How a DUI related traffic fatality can lead to a 2nd Degree Murder Charge in Riverside County It’s something you…
You can be Charged With Felony Stalking for Simply Following a Girl You Like
October 13, 2011 | Paul Wallin
You can be Charged With Felony Stalking for Simply Following a Girl You Like The scary answer is YES. If…
What are the Varying Degrees of Murder in California?
October 11, 2011 | Paul Wallin
What are the Varying Degrees of Murder in California? First-degree murder is the most serious form of murder. In most…
Can A Person Leave the State if They are Being Investigated for a Crime?
October 7, 2011 | Paul Wallin
Can A Person Leave the State if They are Being Investigated for a Crime? Yes! Unless and until criminal charges…
Wallin & Klarich Wins Appeal For Client Accused of Sex Crimes
October 5, 2011 | Stephen Klarich
Wallin & Klarich Wins Appeal For Client Accused of Sex Crimes The Fourth District Court of Appeals agreed with the…
Los Angeles Man Charged With Second Degree Murder in Deadly Street Racing Accident
October 4, 2011 | Paul Wallin
Los Angeles Man Charged With Second Degree Murder in Deadly Street Racing Accident In a recent Los Angeles Murder case,…
What are the Consequences for a Minor in Possession? – California Business & Professions Code Section 25662
October 3, 2011 | Matthew Wallin
What are the Consequences for a Minor in Possession? – California Business & Professions Code Section 25662 If you are…
Being Declared an “Idiot” is a Legal Defense
September 29, 2011 | Paul Wallin
Being Declared an "Idiot" is a Legal Defense “My son is an idiot, thus he shouldn't be held criminally liable…
Client Not Guilty of Child Molest (PC 288) San Bernardino
September 28, 2011 | Stephen Klarich
Client Not Guilty of Child Molest (PC 288) San Bernardino On Monday, September 26th, a husband and father of two…
If I’m under 21, what crimes will result in me losing my driver’s license for a year?
September 26, 2011 | Matthew Wallin
If I'm under 21, what crimes will result in me losing my driver’s license for a year? If you are…
What to do if charged with assault in LA County
September 21, 2011 | Paul Wallin
What to do if charged with assault in LA County Under California law, assault is defined as s an unlawful…
I am Charged with Attempt to Commit a Crime. What Does That Mean?
September 16, 2011 | Paul Wallin
I am Charged with Attempt to Commit a Crime. What Does That Mean? “I didn’t actually complete a crime. I…
Can I apply for Exclusion from the Megan’s Law Internet Website?
September 14, 2011 | Stephen Klarich
Can I apply for Exclusion from the Megan’s Law Internet Website? In a previous blog, we introduced you to the…
Cleaning your Record
September 9, 2011 | Paul Wallin
Cleaning your Record As with any profession, people who are dedicated and working in the business will have a specialized…
Lifetime Sex Offender Registration Under California Penal Code 290 Can Have Devastating Impacts
September 8, 2011 | Stephen Klarich
Lifetime Sex Offender Registration Under California Penal Code 290 Can Have Devastating Impacts California Penal Code 290, also known as…
How Is The DMV Hearing Different From The DUI Charge In Court In California?
September 6, 2011 | Matthew Wallin
How Is The DMV Hearing Different From The DUI Charge In Court In California? If you have been arrested for…
Potential Suspect in Bank Robbery
September 1, 2011 | Paul Wallin
Potential Suspect in Bank Robbery Last week in Orange County an armed man conducted a holdup at the U.S. Bank,…
Prep Star Sentenced to Prison
August 31, 2011 | Paul Wallin
Prep Star Sentenced to Prison For actions that happened in June of this year in the County of Orange, a…
Riverside Woman Gets Murder Conviction Overturned on Appeal
August 29, 2011 | Paul Wallin
Riverside Woman Gets Murder Conviction Overturned on Appeal A Riverside woman was recently found guilty of second degree murder. The…
Gang Violence and Crime in Orange County
August 29, 2011 | Matthew Wallin
Gang Violence and Crime in Orange County In Costa Mesa, several juveniles and one young adult were arrested and have…
What is Robbery and how severe are the punishments? (Penal Code section 211)
August 26, 2011 | Paul Wallin
What is Robbery and how severe are the punishments? (Penal Code section 211) Robbery Defined Under California law, robbery is…
California Law Allows For The Destruction Of All Arrest And Prosecution Records
August 25, 2011 | Stephen Klarich
California Law Allows For The Destruction Of All Arrest And Prosecution Records Every day individuals are arrested by law enforcement…
What does having to Register per California Penal Code Section 290 MEAN??
August 24, 2011 | Stephen Klarich
What does having to Register per California Penal Code Section 290 MEAN?? California Penal Code section 290, commonly known as…
I am Being Charged with a Crime in Orange County; can I get Diversion??
August 23, 2011 | Paul Wallin
I am Being Charged with a Crime in Orange County; can I get Diversion?? There are unfortunate times where one…
I Need A Restraining Order Against Someone In Orange County; What Do I Do??
August 15, 2011 | Paul Wallin
I Need A Restraining Order Against Someone In Orange County; What Do I Do?? There are several restraining order options…
Can I be charged with murder when the murder was the result of an unintended consequence? Penal Code section 187
August 12, 2011 | Paul Wallin
Can I be charged with murder when the murder was the result of an unintended consequence? Penal Code section 187…
Probation Department does not have discretion to employ a GPS monitoring device for individuals on probation. Penal Code section 1210.12
August 12, 2011 | Paul Wallin
Probation Department does not have discretion to employ a GPS monitoring device for individuals on probation. Penal Code section 1210.12…
Two Teens Escaped!
August 11, 2011 | Matthew Wallin
Two Teens Escaped! It was reported that two teenagers took off from the Joplin Youth Center on Tuesday night and…
Riverside DUI Lawyer explains PC 23152
August 9, 2011 | Matthew Wallin
Riverside DUI Lawyer explains PC 23152 Riverside DUI Lawyer explains that California continues to assert its zero tolerance policy when…
Does permitting a victim to testify via closed-circuit television violate the defendant’s sixth amendment rights to confront the witnesses against him when there was no direct inquiry into how the victim would feel about testifying in the defendant’ presence?
August 8, 2011 | Stephen Klarich
Does permitting a victim to testify via closed-circuit television violate the defendant’s sixth amendment rights to confront the witnesses against…
Does Opening a Garage Door with a Remote Control With the Intent to Commit Burglary Constitute a Burglary Under California Penal Code Section 459?
August 5, 2011 | Matthew Wallin
Does Opening a Garage Door with a Remote Control With the Intent to Commit Burglary Constitute a Burglary Under California…
Child Abuse Central Index (CACI). What is CACI?
July 28, 2011 | Paul Wallin
Child Abuse Central Index (CACI). What is CACI? Not too many people may have ever heard of the Child Abuse…
I am Veteran and Facing Criminal Charges in Los Angles County. Does Los Angeles County Have a Veteran’s Court?
July 27, 2011 | Paul Wallin
I am Veteran and Facing Criminal Charges in Los Angles County. Does Los Angeles County Have a Veteran’s Court? Many…
Man Accused of Robbery in Orange County – Necklace Stolen
July 26, 2011 | Paul Wallin
Man Accused of Robbery in Orange County - Necklace Stolen Robbery is a strike felony offense and this type of…
What constitutes an illegal search of your home?
July 22, 2011 | Matthew Wallin
What constitutes an illegal search of your home? In order for law enforcement to properly search your home, law enforcement…
Do I have to install an IID after three years of probation from a DUI?
July 21, 2011 | Matthew Wallin
Do I have to install an IID after three years of probation from a DUI? Generally, yes. If you were…
Bike Theft in California
July 20, 2011 | Paul Wallin
Bike Theft in California Depending on the amount of the theft, if you or a loved one has been investigated,…
Are You Being Investigated by the Police for Hit and Run?
July 15, 2011 | Matthew Wallin
Are You Being Investigated by the Police for Hit and Run? Have you been involved in a hit and run,…
My Husband Was Just Arrested by the FBI in a Federal Case, How Can I Get Him Out of Custody?
July 8, 2011 | Paul Wallin
My Husband Was Just Arrested by the FBI in a Federal Case, How Can I Get Him Out of Custody?…
How A Criminal Record Affects Child Custody
July 8, 2011 | Stephen Klarich
How A Criminal Record Affects Child Custody Are you currently going through a child custody battle and your Ex is…
Don’t Bring Your Notes To The Witness Stand Or The Prosecution Can See Them
July 6, 2011 | Stephen Klarich
Don’t Bring Your Notes To The Witness Stand Or The Prosecution Can See Them In the case of People v.…
Possession or Sale of Meth in Riverside
June 30, 2011 | Paul Wallin
Possession or Sale of Meth in Riverside Drug possession is charged under several different Penal Code sections in California depending…
Misdemeanors Joined with Felonies Must be Proved at Preliminary Hearing says California Courts of Appeal
June 29, 2011 | Stephen Klarich
Misdemeanors Joined with Felonies Must be Proved at Preliminary Hearing says California Courts of Appeal The California Courts of Appeal…
What Not to Do When You Find an Ipad
June 29, 2011 | Paul Wallin
What Not to Do When You Find an Ipad Last month, a Fullerton police officer has been put on paid…
Arrested for kidnapping, what does the prosecution need to prove and is consent a defense?
June 27, 2011 | Paul Wallin
Arrested for kidnapping, what does the prosecution need to prove, and is consent a defense? Recently in Los Angeles, several…
Abductors Sentenced To 431 Years For Kidnapping And Sexual Assault Charges
June 24, 2011 | Stephen Klarich
Abductors Sentenced To 431 Years For Kidnapping And Sexual Assault Charges Phillip Garrido and his wife Nancy Garrido were sentenced…
Possession of Cocaine for Sale in California
June 22, 2011 | Paul Wallin
Possession of Cocaine for Sale in California Possession of a controlled substance for sale is a felony under California Health…
Prescription Fraud – Writing Fake Prescriptions
June 21, 2011 | Paul Wallin
Prescription Fraud – Writing Fake Prescriptions Prescription fraud is generally known as illegally gaining prescription drugs to use or sell.…
GOVERNOR BROWN IN OFFICE IS GOOD NEWS FOR THOSE FACING PAROLE HEARINGS!
June 18, 2011 | Paul Wallin
GOVERNOR BROWN IN OFFICE IS GOOD NEWS FOR THOSE FACING PAROLE HEARINGS! Earlier this week, the Los Angeles Daily Journal…
Insufficient evidence child pornography child’s face pasted over an adult’s body PC 311.11(a)
June 17, 2011 | Paul Wallin
Insufficient evidence child pornography child’s face pasted over an adult's body PC 311.11(a) Joseph Gerber and his thirteen year old…
I’ve been convicted of a sex crime, do I have to register as a sex offender?
June 16, 2011 | Stephen Klarich
I’ve been convicted of a sex crime, do I have to register as a sex offender? The answer is most…
Plea Agreement Ends Prosecution Of Country Great Willie Nelson’s Marijuana Prosecution
June 14, 2011 | Paul Wallin
Plea Agreement Ends Prosecution Of Country Great Willie Nelson’s Marijuana Prosecution Country star Willie Nelson accepted a plea deal that…
I’m a convicted felon who has been charged with constructive possession of a firearm. Do I have any defenses? California Penal Code Section 12021
June 13, 2011 | Paul Wallin
I’m a convicted felon who has been charged with constructive possession of a firearm. Do I have any defenses? California…
I shouldn’t have plead guilty. What can I do about it? – Withdrawal of Plea
June 11, 2011 | Stephen Klarich
I shouldn’t have plead guilty. What can I do about it? – Withdrawal of Plea In a good majority of…
What happens when the feds raid my house?
June 9, 2011 | Paul Wallin
What happens when the feds raid my house? If your house was searched by the police and your computer was…
New Bill Introduced In California State Assembly Would Create Tiered Registration For Sex Offenders
June 9, 2011 | Stephen Klarich
New Bill Introduced In California State Assembly Would Create Tiered Registration For Sex Offenders Assemblyman Tom Ammiano of San Francisco…
Commiting A Robbery In California With A Firearm Can Mean 10 Additional Years In State Prison On Top Of The Base Sentence
June 9, 2011 | Paul Wallin
Commiting A Robbery In California With A Firearm Can Mean 10 Additional Years In State Prison On Top Of The…
WHAT CRIMES FALL UNDER THE FEDERAL COURT SYSTEM
June 7, 2011 | Paul Wallin
WHAT CRIMES FALL UNDER THE FEDERAL COURT SYSTEM One can only hope to never be charged with a crime. But…
What Kind Of Punishment Could I Get For Statutory Rape In CA??
June 6, 2011 | Stephen Klarich
Crimes and Punishments for Statutory Rape Convictions What makes statutory rape a misdemeanor in CA? If the perpetrator is no…
Miranda Warnings Are Not Required For Individuals On Probation
June 6, 2011 | Paul Wallin
Miranda Warnings Are Not Required For Individuals On Probation The United States and California Constitution requires that a person be…
I Got a Speeding Ticket (CVC § 22350) in Los Angeles County, Should I Just Pay the Ticket?
June 3, 2011 | Paul Wallin
I Got a Speeding Ticket (CVC § 22350) in Los Angeles County, Should I Just Pay the Ticket? No! If…
Researching Drug Court
May 26, 2011 | Paul Wallin
Researching Drug Court The question will remain, does Drug Court reduce the recidivism rates of drug offenders? Thousands of people…
If You Have A Family Member Or Friend In A California Prison, He Or She May Be Home Sooner Than Later According To The Supreme Court
May 24, 2011 | Paul Wallin
If You Have A Family Member Or Friend In A California Prison, He Or She May Be Home Sooner Than…
I Was Arrested For Soliciting A Prostitute; What Do I Do?
May 24, 2011 | Stephen Klarich
I Was Arrested For Soliciting A Prostitute; What Do I Do? If you have been arrested for soliciting a prostitute…
I Was Arrested in Los Angeles County for Shoplifting Under Penal Code § PC 484, What Are my Options?
May 24, 2011 | Paul Wallin
I Was Arrested in Los Angeles County for Shoplifting Under Penal Code § PC 484, What Are my Options? If…
I’m Charged With Corporal Injury On A Child In San Diego – What Should I Do Next?
May 20, 2011 | Paul Wallin
I’m Charged With Corporal Injury On A Child In San Diego – What Should I Do Next? In California, Penal…
Vandalism at Irvine High School
May 20, 2011 | Paul Wallin
Vandalism at Irvine High School Brian Martinez a reporter for the OC Register reported recently, that on Thursday of this…
Head of IMF Arrested for Alleged Sexual Assault, on Suicide Watch – California Penal Code 289
May 19, 2011 | Stephen Klarich
Head of IMF Arrested for Alleged Sexual Assault, on Suicide Watch – California Penal Code 289 On May 16, 2011,…
Armed Man Allegedly Robbed Restaurant Workers Then Burglarized Their House – PC 211, PC 459
May 18, 2011 | Matthew Wallin
Armed Man Allegedly Robbed Restaurant Workers Then Burglarized Their House – PC 211, PC 459 As of May 17, 2011,…
What Do I Do If I’m Accused of Burglary? – PC 459
May 17, 2011 | Matthew Wallin
What Do I Do If I’m Accused of Burglary? – PC 459 Burglary is a serious crime, and you face…
US Supreme Court Rules Police Can Forcibly Enter Your House Under Some Circumstances, Further Limiting Your Privacy Rights
May 16, 2011 | Matthew Wallin
US Supreme Court Rules Police Can Forcibly Enter Your House Under Some Circumstances, Further Limiting Your Privacy Rights On May…
5 Alternative Ways to Avoid a Jail Sentence for a DUI in Riverside County
May 13, 2011 | Matthew Wallin
5 Alternative Ways to Avoid a Jail Sentence for a DUI in Riverside County A defense attorney from Wallin &…
Alert To Sex Offenders, You May Not Have To Register Based Upon New Law!
May 13, 2011 | Stephen Klarich
Alert To Sex Offenders, You May Not Have To Register Based Upon New Law! California residents are beginning to wake…
I am registering as a sex offender. How can I stop?
May 12, 2011 | Stephen Klarich
I am registering as a sex offender. How can I stop? If you have been registering as a sex offender…
Rape Victim Dies Of Injuries One Month Later—Riverside County Man Could Now Face Murder Charges In Riverside
May 11, 2011 | Paul Wallin
Rape Victim Dies Of Injuries One Month Later—Riverside County Man Could Now Face Murder Charges In Riverside A Banning man…
Federal Court Overturns Conviction Of Teen Convicted Of Mass Murder In 1993 Due To Inadequate Miranda Warnings And A Coerced Confession
May 10, 2011 | Paul Wallin
Federal Court Overturns Conviction Of Teen Convicted Of Mass Murder In 1993 Due To Inadequate Miranda Warnings And A Coerced…
I’ve been arrested for a crime, but it was never filed with the court. – California Penal Code Section 851.8
May 9, 2011 | Stephen Klarich
I’ve been arrested for a crime, but it was never filed with the court. – California Penal Code Section 851.8…
California DMV Hearings – Court of Appeals Determined Individual’s Due Process Rights were Violated
May 6, 2011 | Matthew Wallin
California DMV Hearings – Court of Appeals Determined Individual's Due Process Rights were Violated In Petrus v. State of California…
Mother Mistakenly Released from Prison Taken Back into Custody after Over Two Years Out – PC 273a, PC 12022
May 5, 2011 | Paul Wallin
Mother Mistakenly Released from Prison Taken Back into Custody after Over Two Years Out – PC 273a, PC 12022 On…
Jury Member’s Reenactment of Drive-By Shooting Outside Courtroom Ruled Prejudicial Misconduct; Court Grants New Trial – CPC 246, CPC 186.22(b)(1)
May 3, 2011 | Stephen Klarich
Jury Member’s Reenactment of Drive-By Shooting Outside Courtroom Ruled Prejudicial Misconduct; Court Grants New Trial – CPC 246, CPC 186.22(b)(1)…
vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated
May 2, 2011 | Paul Wallin
vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated As reported by Vik Jolly and Larry Welburn of the OC Register, in Santa Ana a…
Trial Court Erred in Admitting Unsworn Juror Statements at Hearing for Motion for New Trial – CPC 211, CPC 12022.53(a)(1)
April 29, 2011 | Stephen Klarich
Trial Court Erred in Admitting Unsworn Juror Statements at Hearing for Motion for New Trial – CPC 211, CPC 12022.53(a)(1)…
Court Stays Sentencing Enhancement When Defendant Already Punished for the Same Act – PC 654
April 27, 2011 | Paul Wallin
Court Stays Sentencing Enhancement When Defendant Already Punished for the Same Act – PC 654 On January 25, 2011, in…
Former Major League Baseball Player, Lenny Dykstra, Charged With Bankruptcy Fraud
April 25, 2011 | Matthew Wallin
Former Major League Baseball Player, Lenny Dykstra, Charged With Bankruptcy Fraud Lenny Dykstra, the three-time All-Star major league baseball player…
Fontana Man Facing Felony Charges for Allegedly Killing His Dog
April 25, 2011 | Paul Wallin
Fontana Man Facing Felony Charges for Allegedly Killing His Dog A Fontana man was arrested this week for allegedly killing…
I have been accused of being an accessory to a robbery because I was driving the car the suspect was in. I had no idea my friend robbed anyone. Can I be held liable for his actions?
April 21, 2011 | Paul Wallin
You can certainly be charged with an accessory to a crime, in this case being an accessory to a robbery.…
What happens if I am charged with a felony in California?
April 20, 2011 | Paul Wallin
What happens if I am charged with a felony in California? A felony is a serious crime punishable by at…
Former All-Star Baseball Player Lenny Dykstra Arrested On Allegations Of Auto Theft
April 18, 2011 | Paul Wallin
Former All-Star Baseball Player Lenny Dykstra Arrested On Allegations Of Auto Theft Former baseball star Lenny Dykstra is perhaps best…
Notorious Accused Kidnapper Pleads Not Guilty
April 14, 2011 | Paul Wallin
Notorious Accused Kidnapper Pleads Not Guilty Phillip Garrido, who made international headlines in 2009 after being accused of holding a…
South Bay Driver Arrested on Suspicion of DUI
April 14, 2011 | Matthew Wallin
South Bay Driver Arrested on Suspicion of DUI It was recently reported in the Los Angeles Times that a South…
Driving Patterns That Indicate Impairment
April 13, 2011 | Matthew Wallin
Driving Patterns That Indicate Impairment The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration “NHTSA” has a “DUI Detection Guide” that was written…
NFL Player Aqib Talib Arrested for Assault
April 4, 2011 | Matthew Wallin
NFL Player Aqib Talib Arrested for Assault Tampa Bay Buccaneers Aqib Talib surrendered to police on Wednesday morning on a…
Reducing felony convictions to misdemeanors – California Penal Code 17(b) PC
March 31, 2011 | Stephen Klarich
Reducing felony convictions to misdemeanors – California Penal Code 17(b) PC The judicial relief of reducing a felony conviction to…
I’m Charged With Resisting Arrest In San Diego – What Should I Do Next?
March 29, 2011 | Paul Wallin
I’m Charged With Resisting Arrest In San Diego – What Should I Do Next? In California, Penal Code section 148…
I’m Charged With A “Strike” In California – What Should I Need To Know?
March 25, 2011 | Stephen Klarich
I’m Charged With A “Strike” In California – What Should I Need To Know? California’s Three-Strikes and You’re Out Law…
A Search Warrant Gives The Police The Right To Enter Only A Specified Home Or Business To Search For Certain Types Of Evidence Described In The Warrant
March 24, 2011 | Matthew Wallin
A Search Warrant Gives The Police The Right To Enter Only A Specified Home Or Business To Search For Certain…
What if I got arrested for vandalism, what does the prosecution need to prove and what is the punishment?
March 22, 2011 | Paul Wallin
What if I got arrested for vandalism, what does the prosecution need to prove and what is the punishment? To…
How Do I Modify My Criminal Sentence?
March 22, 2011 | Stephen Klarich
How Do I Modify My Criminal Sentence? There are several ways to modify or correct a criminal sentence. The trial…
A criminal protective order is justified only if there is good cause to believe there is an attempt to intimate a witness or victim – Penal Code section 136.2
March 4, 2011 | Paul Wallin
A criminal protective order is justified only if there is good cause to believe there is an attempt to intimate…
Singer Christina Aguilera Arrested For Public Intoxication and Boyfriend Matthew Rutler Arrested For DUI- P.C. 647(f); Vehicle Code 23152 (a); P.C. 851.8
March 2, 2011 | Matthew Wallin
Singer Christina Aguilera Arrested For Public Intoxication and Boyfriend Matthew Rutler Arrested For DUI- P.C. 647(f); Vehicle Code 23152 (a);…
Women Pleads Not Guilty To Kidnapping Baby At Hospital
February 26, 2011 | Paul Wallin
Women Pleads Not Guilty To Kidnapping Baby At Hospital Ann Pettway stands accused of kidnapping an infant from a New…
I’ve been charged with destroying evidence – Do I need an attorney? (Penal Code section 135)
February 24, 2011 | Paul Wallin
I’ve been charged with destroying evidence – Do I need an attorney? (Penal Code section 135) Under California Penal Code…
Do I have an advantage in my divorce if my spouse cheats?
February 19, 2011 | Paul Wallin
Do I have an advantage in my divorce if my spouse cheats? Can I use the fact that my husband…
What to do when Charged with Theft
February 18, 2011 | Paul Wallin
What to do when Charged with Theft In California, Penal Code section 484 defines theft as the unlawful taking of…
Will You Be Granted Bail Pending Appeal?
February 17, 2011 | Paul Wallin
Will You Be Granted Bail Pending Appeal? The trial is over and you’ve been convicted. What next? Many criminal proceedings…
Road Rage Incident Closes 60 Freeway.
February 15, 2011 | Matthew Wallin
Road Rage Incident Closes 60 Freeway. KTLA’s, David Begnaud reported yesterday that there was an incident involving an off duty…
Lindsay Lohan Will Soon Face Felony Grand Theft Charges – Penal Code 487(a)
February 9, 2011 | Paul Wallin
Lindsay Lohan Will Soon Face Felony Grand Theft Charges – Penal Code 487(a) According to and other internet sources, the…
Celebrity Rehab’s Jason Davis Arrested On Drug Charges Days After Reunion Special
February 2, 2011 | Paul Wallin
Celebrity Rehab’s Jason Davis Arrested On Drug Charges Days After Reunion Special Oil heir actor Jason Davis is probably best…
I’m Facing Suspension And Expulsion In San Diego – What Should I Do Next?
January 28, 2011 | Matthew Wallin
I’m Facing Suspension And Expulsion In San Diego – What Should I Do Next? Approximately 20,000 students are expelled in…
I Need to Get to One of San Diego’s Drug Diversion Programs – What Should I Do Next?
January 27, 2011 | Paul Wallin
I Need to Get to One of San Diego’s Drug Diversion Programs – What Should I Do Next? In California,…
What If You Believe You Were Illegally Searched By The Police?
January 24, 2011 | Matthew Wallin
What If You Believe You Were Illegally Searched By The Police? This country has founding principles, and one of those…
I’m Charged with Burglary in San Diego – What Should I Do Next?
January 20, 2011 | Matthew Wallin
I’m Charged with Burglary in San Diego – What Should I Do Next? Under California Penal Code section 459, burglary…
Charged With an Assault in San Diego Under California Penal Code 240 PC
January 19, 2011 | Paul Wallin
In California, Penal Code 240 defines an assault as an unlawful attempt, coupled with a present ability, to commit a…
Viral Video Star Ted Williams Arrested, But Not Charged – CPC 415
January 14, 2011 | Paul Wallin
Viral Video Star Ted Williams Arrested, But Not Charged - CPC 415 On January 10, 2011, viral video star Ted…
Michael Jackson Doctor to Stand Trial for Involuntary Manslaughter – PC 192(b)
January 12, 2011 | Paul Wallin
Michael Jackson Doctor to Stand Trial for Involuntary Manslaughter – PC 192(b) On January 11, 2011, a Los Angeles Superior…
Check Sentencing and Punishment
January 11, 2011 | Paul Wallin
Bad Check Sentencing and Punishment – California Penal Code Section 476a Under California Penal Code Section 476a, the crime of…
What is Non-Revocable Parole and Can I Qualify for This Type of Parole?
January 10, 2011 | Paul Wallin
What is Non-Revocable Parole and Can I Qualify for This Type of Parole? Non-Revocable Parole is a non-supervised version of…
Can’t Make Full Restitution Payment before End of Probation
January 8, 2011 | Paul Wallin
Can't Make Full Restitution Payment before End of Probation When a defendant is convicted of a crime, the judge may…
Drug Conspiracy Convictions Overturned For Anna Nicole Smith’s Husband – Health & Safety Code Section 11173(A)(1), Health & Safety Code 11156
January 6, 2011 | Paul Wallin
Drug Conspiracy Convictions Overturned For Anna Nicole Smith’s Husband – Health & Safety Code Section 11173(A)(1), Health & Safety Code…
Grand Theft Threshold Increased from $400 to $950. (Stats. 2010, Ch. 693 [A.B. 2372])
January 4, 2011 | Paul Wallin
Grand Theft Threshold Increased from $400 to $950. (Stats. 2010, Ch. 693 [A.B. 2372]) New Law On Theft Offenses As…
RECENT CHANGE TO FELONY PETTY THEFT LAW – PENAL CODE SECTION 666
January 3, 2011 | Paul Wallin
RECENT CHANGE TO FELONY PETTY THEFT LAW – PENAL CODE SECTION 666 In September 2010, then-Governor Schwarzenegger signed an amendment…
Alternative Sentencing Available in California for Veterans With PTSD
January 2, 2011 | Paul Wallin
Alternative Sentencing Available in California for Veterans With PTSD Penal Code 1170.9 provides for alternative sentencing for Veterans who can…
Drunk Driver That Murdered Angels Pitcher, Two Others Gets 51 Years to Life – PC 187 (A)
December 27, 2010 | Paul Wallin
Drunk Driver That Murdered Angels Pitcher, Two Others Gets 51 Years to Life - PC 187 (A) On December 22,…
Petty Theft
December 22, 2010 | Paul Wallin
Our law firm gets many calls from people who have been arrested or cited for petty shoplifting. Shoplifting is typically…
Stopped for Suspicion of DUI – Vehicle Code Section 23152
December 21, 2010 | Matthew Wallin
Stopped for Suspicion of DUI - Vehicle Code Section 23152 A DUI, or driving under the influence charge, is one…
Battery on a Spouse
December 17, 2010 | Paul Wallin
Battery on a Spouse Battery on a spouse, also called spousal battery, is a form of domestic violence and punished…
I’m being accused of rape. What can I expect to happen next? – California Penal Code 261
December 16, 2010 | Paul Wallin
I’m being accused of rape. What can I expect to happen next? – California Penal Code 261 The nature and…
The ‘Blue-Eyed Butcher’ is sentenced to 20 years in jail for the stabbing murder of her husband – P.C. 187
December 14, 2010 | Paul Wallin
The ‘Blue-Eyed Butcher’ is sentenced to 20 years in jail for the stabbing murder of her husband – P.C. 187…
Minors Cannot Prevent Police From Searching Their Bedrooms If Parents Consent
December 12, 2010 | Matthew Wallin
Minors Cannot Prevent Police From Searching Their Bedrooms If Parents Consent A person normally has their highest expectation of privacy…
P.C. 187 – Ninjas Break into a Florida Home and Fatally Shoots its Residents
December 10, 2010 | Paul Wallin
P.C. 187 – Ninjas Break into a Florida Home and Fatally Shoots its Residents On July 9, 2009, Melanie and…
Public Intoxication
December 7, 2010 | Matthew Wallin
Public Intoxication Public intoxication, is a crime that is abused by both prosecutors and law enforcement officers in that they…
DEA Will Make It Illegal To Possess Or Sell Fake Pot – 18 U.S.C. 801 Et Al.
November 24, 2010 | Paul Wallin
DEA Will Make It Illegal To Possess Or Sell Fake Pot – 18 U.S.C. 801 Et Al. On November 24,…
Court Must Hold Evidentiary Hearing For Potential Brady Violation If Witheld Evidence Conflicts With Prosecution’s Theory At Trial
November 23, 2010 | Paul Wallin
Court Must Hold Evidentiary Hearing For Potential Brady Violation If Witheld Evidence Conflicts With Prosecution’s Theory At Trial On November…
A Defendant’s Refusal to Take Preliminary Alcohol Screening Test Does Not Show Consciousness of Guilt
November 22, 2010 | Paul Wallin
A Defendant’s Refusal to Take Preliminary Alcohol Screening Test Does Not Show Consciousness of Guilt Due to a recent decision…
TEEN JAILED FOR FIVE MONTHS DUE TO POLICE ERROR – P.C. 186.22; P.C. 245(A)
November 16, 2010 | Matthew Wallin
TEEN JAILED FOR FIVE MONTHS DUE TO POLICE ERROR – P.C. 186.22; P.C. 245(A) On November 11, 2010, prosecutors dismissed…
Ventura County Superior Court Accommodates Combat Veterans Charged With Crimes
November 13, 2010 | Paul Wallin
Ventura County Superior Court Accommodates Combat Veterans Charged With Crimes The Ventura County Superior Court is now part of a…
Police Officer Sentenced To Two Years In Prison After Conviction For Involuntary Manslaughter – P.C. 192(B)
November 10, 2010 | Paul Wallin
Police Officer Sentenced To Two Years In Prison After Conviction For Involuntary Manslaughter – P.C. 192(B) Johannes Mehserle, a former…
Burglary Conviction Dismissed Due To Speedy Trial Violation (PC 1382)
November 10, 2010 | Matthew Wallin
Burglary Conviction Dismissed Due To Speedy Trial Violation (PC 1382) On October 28, 2010, the First Appellate District of the…
Red Light Camera Photos are Hearsay – California Penal Code Section 21455.5
November 4, 2010 | Matthew Wallin
Red Light Camera Photos are Hearsay – California Penal Code Section 21455.5 The Los Angeles Daily Journal recently reported that…
What You Post on Facebook May Lead to Criminal Prosecution
November 3, 2010 | Stephen Klarich
What You Post on Facebook May Lead to Criminal Prosecution For those of us who have a Facebook profile, it…
OJ Simpson Conviction For Robbery And Kidnapping Upheld On Appeal
October 28, 2010 | Paul Wallin
OJ Simpson Conviction For Robbery And Kidnapping Upheld On Appeal On October 22, 2010 the Nevada Supreme court denied OJ…
Pc 207 – Kidnapping – Four People Charged In Abduction Of 4-Year-Old And 2-Year-Old Living In Anaheim – Penal Code Section 32
October 14, 2010 | Paul Wallin
Pc 207 – Kidnapping – Four People Charged In Abduction Of 4-Year-Old And 2-Year-Old Living In Anaheim – Penal Code…
P.C. 206, P.C. 236, P.C. 273d(A) – Guilty Pleas For Three People Accused Of Abusing 16-Year-Old Boy
October 14, 2010 | Paul Wallin
P.C. 206, P.C. 236, P.C. 273d(A) – Guilty Pleas For Three People Accused Of Abusing 16-Year-Old Boy On October 13,…
Male College Student Kills Himself After Roomate Secretly Records And Broadcasts Student’s Sexual Encounter With A Man – C.P.C. § 647(J)(1), C.P.C. § 422.55(A)(6)
October 5, 2010 | Paul Wallin
Male College Student Kills Himself After Roomate Secretly Records And Broadcasts Student’s Sexual Encounter With A Man – C.P.C. §…
Possession Of Up To An Ounce Of Marijuana Reduced To An Infraction – Health & Safety Code § 11357; Vehicle Code § 23222
October 4, 2010 | Paul Wallin
Possession Of Up To An Ounce Of Marijuana Reduced To An Infraction – Health & Safety Code § 11357; Vehicle…
Lindsay Lohan Violates Probation By Failing Drug Test; Back In Jail – California Penal Code Section 1203.2
September 24, 2010 | Matthew Wallin
Lindsay Lohan Violates Probation By Failing Drug Test; Back In Jail – California Penal Code Section 1203.2 On September 24,…
Mentally Ill Defendants Face Long Waiting Times For Treatment – California Penal Code 1370(A)
September 24, 2010 | Paul Wallin
Mentally Ill Defendants Face Long Waiting Times For Treatment – California Penal Code 1370(A) An accused robber and schizophrenic, Van…
I am Accused of Robbery – What Should I Do? – California Penal Code Section 211
September 20, 2010 | Paul Wallin
I am Accused of Robbery – What Should I Do? – California Penal Code Section 211 Robbery is defined in…
California State Court Decision To Use Appellant’s Silence Against Him At Trial Violated The Fifth Amendment; Ninth Circuit Grants Habeas Petition
September 17, 2010 | Paul Wallin
California State Court Decision To Use Appellant’s Silence Against Him At Trial Violated The Fifth Amendment; Ninth Circuit Grants Habeas…
Burglary Suspect Falls Through Ceiling and is Apprehended by Police – California Penal Code Section 459
September 17, 2010 | Matthew Wallin
Burglary Suspect Falls Through Ceiling and is Apprehended by Police – California Penal Code Section 459 As reported by ,…
Juvenile Defendant In California Granted New Trial Where His Lawyer Provided Ineffective Assistance Of Counsel
September 13, 2010 | Matthew Wallin
Juvenile Defendant In California Granted New Trial Where His Lawyer Provided Ineffective Assistance Of Counsel A 17-year-old California juvenile who…
Mandatory Lifetime Sex Offender Registration for Sexual Penetration by Foreign Object on Unconscious Person – California Penal Code Section 290
September 8, 2010 | Stephen Klarich
Mandatory Lifetime Sex Offender Registration for Sexual Penetration by Foreign Object on Unconscious Person – California Penal Code Section 290…
A Juvenile Charged With Vandalism May Face Hefty Punishments
September 2, 2010 | Matthew Wallin
A Juvenile Charged With Vandalism May Face Hefty Punishments The charge of vandalism is one of the most common crimes…
Long Beach Teen involved in Racing Deaths Charged with Involuntary Manslaughter – California Penal Code Section 192
August 31, 2010 | Paul Wallin
Long Beach Teen involved in Racing Deaths Charged with Involuntary Manslaughter – California Penal Code Section 192 It was recently…
Alleged Grim Sleeper Serial Killer Entered a Plea of Not Guilty – California Penal Code Section 187
August 30, 2010 | Paul Wallin
Alleged Grim Sleeper Serial Killer Entered a Plea of Not Guilty – California Penal Code Section 187 It was recently…
Couple Steals 16 Rolex Watches from Irvine Jewelry Story – California Penal Code Section 459
August 27, 2010 | Matthew Wallin
Couple Steals 16 Rolex Watches from Irvine Jewelry Story – California Penal Code Section 459 It was recently reported in…
Strip-Search Of Student In California Held Unconstitutional
August 24, 2010 | Matthew Wallin
Strip-Search Of Student In California Held Unconstitutional The U.S Supreme Court held that a middle school went to far when…
The California Courts of Appeal 4th Appellate District Recently Ruled that Juror Misconduct Created Juror Bias that was Detrimental to the Defendant and Was a Basis for a New Trial.
August 18, 2010 | Paul Wallin
The California Courts of Appeal 4th Appellate District Recently Ruled that Juror Misconduct Created Juror Bias that was Detrimental to…
Tagger gets 26 years in deadly attack
August 12, 2010 | Paul Wallin
Tagger gets 26 years in deadly attack VICTORVILLE - A man who shot two people - killing a 65-year-old grandmother…
Anaheim Couple Charged with Robbery for Allegedly Snatching Purse – California Penal Code Section 211
August 11, 2010 | Paul Wallin
Anaheim Couple Charged with Robbery for Allegedly Snatching Purse – California Penal Code Section 211 It was recently reported in…
Lance Armstrong Being Investigated by Federal Authorities
August 11, 2010 | Paul Wallin
Lance Armstrong Being Investigated by Federal Authorities Tour De France Champion Lance Armstrong is currently being investigated by federal authorities…
MAN FREED AFTER MANSLAUGHTER CONVICTION VACATED; CLAIMED “TOYOTA DEFENSE” AND INEFFECTIVE ASSISTANCE OF COUNSEL; CALIFORNIA PENAL CODE SECTION 192
August 9, 2010 | Paul Wallin
MAN FREED AFTER MANSLAUGHTER CONVICTION VACATED; CLAIMED “TOYOTA DEFENSE” AND INEFFECTIVE ASSISTANCE OF COUNSEL; CALIFORNIA PENAL CODE SECTION 192 On…
EMT Arrested on Sexual Assault Charges
July 30, 2010 | Stephen Klarich
EMT Arrested on Sexual Assault Charges According to CNN, a New York City Fire Department emergency medical technician has recently…
The Government Does Not Need A Warrant To Search MySpace and FaceBook Accounts
July 28, 2010 | Matthew Wallin
The Government Does Not Need A Warrant To Search MySpace and FaceBook Accounts Have you ever imagined that your email…
Corporal Injury to a Spouse Sentencing & Punishment with Prior Convictions
July 27, 2010 | Paul Wallin
Corporal Injury to a Spouse Sentencing & Punishment with Prior Convictions One of the most common domestic violence crimes in…
Orange County Agrees To House Immigration Detainees At Two County Jails
July 26, 2010 | Paul Wallin
Orange County Agrees To House Immigration Detainees At Two County Jails On July 20, 2010, the Orange County Board of…
CRIMINALLY PUNISHING BULLIES: THE PUBLIC OVERREACTION TO SCHOOL BULLYING
July 23, 2010 | Matthew Wallin
CRIMINALLY PUNISHING BULLIES: THE PUBLIC OVERREACTION TO SCHOOL BULLYING Recent news stories have incited an outcry against bullying and its…
Miranda Warnings: What Is It And When Should Police Give Them?
July 22, 2010 | Paul Wallin
Miranda Warnings: What Is It And When Should Police Give Them? Miranda Warnings are given by law enforcement to a criminal…
California Man Pleads No Contest To Seventh Dui In 10 Years – California Penal Code Section 23152
July 22, 2010 | Paul Wallin
California Man Pleads No Contest To Seventh Dui In 10 Years – California Penal Code Section 23152 It was recently…
California Appeals Court Holds That A School Security Officer Is Not A “Public Officer” In Juvenile Criminal Case
July 20, 2010 | Matthew Wallin
California Appeals Court Holds That A School Security Officer Is Not A “Public Officer” In Juvenile Criminal Case A campus…
Facebooks Effects on Family Law Cases
July 19, 2010 | Paul Wallin
Facebooks Effects on Family Law Cases There are more and more stories in the news reporting on how Facebook has…
Government Report Finds Thousands Of Registered Sex Offenders Issued Passports – California Penal Code Section 290
July 14, 2010 | Stephen Klarich
Government Report Finds Thousands Of Registered Sex Offenders Issued Passports – California Penal Code Section 290 On July 13, 2010,…
Trial Court Abused Its Discretion In Failing To Grant Continuance After Appellant’s Attorney Was Arrested On Day Of Trial
July 9, 2010 | Paul Wallin
Trial Court Abused Its Discretion In Failing To Grant Continuance After Appellant’s Attorney Was Arrested On Day Of Trial In…
Law Enforcement Seizes $45 Million Worth Of Illegal Drugs In Big Rig Trailer – California Penal Code Sections 11352 (A), 11360(A), 11379(A)
June 29, 2010 | Paul Wallin
Law Enforcement Seizes $45 Million Worth Of Illegal Drugs In Big Rig Trailer – California Penal Code Sections 11352 (A),…
California Court Of Appeal Rules That Lack Of Expert Identification Witness Was Not Ineffective Assistance Of Counsel
June 25, 2010 | Paul Wallin
California Court Of Appeal Rules That Lack Of Expert Identification Witness Was Not Ineffective Assistance Of Counsel In People v.…
California Women Gets Life In Prison For Killing Daughter’s Eight Year Old Playmate
June 23, 2010 | Paul Wallin
California Women Gets Life In Prison For Killing Daughter’s Eight-Year-Old Playmate Melissa Huckaby was sentenced to life in prison without…
Many Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Ordered To Close
June 23, 2010 | Paul Wallin
Many Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Ordered To Close As recently reported in the Daily Journal, a new ordinance in Los Angeles…
Joran Van Der Sloot Claims He Was “Tricked” Into Confessing To Murder
June 22, 2010 | Paul Wallin
Joran Van Der Sloot Claims He Was “Tricked” Into Confessing To Murder In a Dutch newspaper article published on June…
Man Arrested in Lake Forest for Robbery Attempt – California Penal Code Section 211
June 21, 2010 | Paul Wallin
Man Arrested in Lake Forest for Robbery Attempt – California Penal Code Section 211 It was recently reported in the…
Perez Hilton Tweets Upskirt Photo Of 17-Year-Old Miley Cyrus; Cyrus Will Not Press Charges – California Penal Code Section 311.3(A), (B)(5)
June 21, 2010 | Paul Wallin
Perez Hilton Tweets Upskirt Photo Of 17-Year-Old Miley Cyrus; Cyrus Will Not Press Charges – California Penal Code Section 311.3(A),…
San Francisco Crime Lab’s Mishandling of Evidence May Lead to New Trial for Federal Defendant
June 18, 2010 | Paul Wallin
San Francisco Crime Lab’s Mishandling of Evidence May Lead to New Trial for Federal Defendant On June 15, 2010, defense…
Columbian Soccer Player Shot for Scoring Own Goal – California Penal Code Section 192
June 17, 2010 | Paul Wallin
Columbian Soccer Player Shot for Scoring Own Goal – California Penal Code Section 192 On July 2, 1994 Humberto Castro…
Prominent Homebuilder Takes Plea Bargain for Mortgage and Mail Fraud – 18 U.S.C. § 1341
June 3, 2010 | Matthew Wallin
Prominent Homebuilder Takes Plea Bargain for Mortgage and Mail Fraud - 18 U.S.C. § 1341 It was recently reported in…
Man Convicted of Sex Trafficking
May 28, 2010 | Stephen Klarich
Man Convicted of Sex Trafficking In September of 2008, a 14-year-old El Cajon girl was taken by four men to…
Bank Robbery Suspect “Starlet Bandit” Robs 7 Banks in Los Angeles
May 25, 2010 | Paul Wallin
Bank Robbery Suspect “Starlet Bandit” Robs 7 Banks in Los Angeles An unidentified female bank robber has struck ten banks…
Three Murder Suspects Arrested in Murder of 19-Year-Old Fullerton College Student
May 24, 2010 | Paul Wallin
Three Murder Suspects Arrested in Murder of 19-Year-Old Fullerton College Student It was recently reported that three arrests were made…
Research Shows Current Sex Offender Laws Ineffective
May 24, 2010 | Stephen Klarich
Research Shows Current Sex Offender Laws Ineffective Recent studies have shown that current sex offender laws are not as effective…
An Orange County Man was Arrested for Suspicion of Growing Pot After He was the Victim of a Home Invasion Robbery – How an Experienced Southern California Criminal Defense Attorney Can Help You when Being Charged with Growing Marijuana – California Health and Safety Code 11358
May 21, 2010 | Paul Wallin
A 62-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of growing marijuana after several people broke into his home Wednesday night and…
The Difference Between A Guilty Plea And A No Contest Plea
May 20, 2010 | Paul Wallin
The Difference Between A Guilty Plea And A No Contest Plea Which is better, a guilty plea or a no…
What You Need To Know About Shoplifting and Shoplifting Laws In California – California Penal Code Section 484
May 19, 2010 | Paul Wallin
What You Need To Know About Shoplifting and Shoplifting Laws In California – California Penal Code Section 484 Although shoplifting…
What You Need To Know About California’s Bad Check Law – California Penal Code Section 476(a)
April 20, 2010 | Matthew Wallin
What You Need To Know About California’s Bad Check Law – California Penal Code Section 476(a) If you write a…
An Estes Robbery – How Petty Theft Can Turn into Robbery in California and How an Experienced Southern California Theft Attorney Can Help You – California Penal Code Sections 484 and 211
April 14, 2010 | Paul Wallin
An Estes Robbery - How Petty Theft Can Turn into Robbery in California and How an Experienced Southern California Theft…
Teenage Stabbed at Lindo Lake County Park – Assault with a Deadly Weapon – California Penal Code Section 245
April 13, 2010 | Matthew Wallin
Teenage Stabbed at Lindo Lake County Park - Assault with a Deadly Weapon - California Penal Code Section 245 As…
Convicted Sex Offenders are Still Required to Register on The Internet After Their Conviction Has Been Expunged – California Penal Code Section 290.46(a)(1)
April 10, 2010 | Stephen Klarich
Convicted Sex Offenders are Still Required to Register on The Internet After Their Conviction Has Been Expunged - California Penal…
Santa Ana Homeless Man Arrested On Suspicion of Raping Woman Three Times – California Penal Code section 261
April 8, 2010 | Paul Wallin
Santa Ana Homeless Man Arrested On Suspicion of Raping Woman Three Times - California Penal Code section 261 How a…
Armed Man Pushes Woman Out of Car- California Penal Code Section 215
April 7, 2010 | Paul Wallin
Armed Man Pushes Woman Out of Car- California Penal Code Section 215 It was recently reported that a man attempted…
Westminster Woman Sentence for Stealing a Pair of Breast Implants and How a Criminal Defense Attorney Can Help You – California Penal Code section 487
April 6, 2010 | Paul Wallin
Westminster Woman Sentence for Stealing a Pair of Breast Implants and How a Criminal Defense Attorney Can Help You -…
What You Need To Know About Public Defenders and How an Experienced Southern California Defense Attorney Can Help You
April 3, 2010 | Paul Wallin
What You Need To Know About Public Defenders and How an Experienced Southern California Defense Attorney Can Help You If…
Actor Charlie Sheen Pleads “Not Guilty” to Domestic Violence Charges Including Assault – California Penal Code Section 240
March 31, 2010 | Paul Wallin
Actor Charlie Sheen Pleads "Not Guilty" to Domestic Violence Charges Including Assault - California Penal Code Section 240 Charlie Sheen,…
How to Determine whether One’s Conduct Amounts to Stalking under California Penal Code 646.9
March 30, 2010 | Paul Wallin
How to Determine whether One's Conduct Amounts to Stalking under California Penal Code 646.9 Under California Penal Code Section 646.9,…
Persons Convicted of Oral Copulation With a Minor Not Required to Register as Sex Offender – Penal Code Section 290
March 29, 2010 | Stephen Klarich
Persons Convicted of Oral Copulation With a Minor Not Required to Register as Sex Offender - Penal Code Section 290…
Crime in One County Can be Joined with a Crime in Another County – California Penal Code Section 288
March 25, 2010 | Stephen Klarich
Crime in One County Can be Joined with a Crime in Another County - California Penal Code Section 288 The…
California Supreme Court to Decide Whether or Not Jessica’s Law Violates the State Constitution and How an Experienced Southern California Sex Crimes Attorney Can Help You – Proposition 83
March 24, 2010 | Stephen Klarich
California Supreme Court to Decide Whether or Not Jessica's Law Violates the State Constitution and How an Experienced Southern California…
A Prop. 36 Participant may use Medicinal Marijuana – California Penal Code 1210.1 and 11362.5
March 23, 2010 | Paul Wallin
A Prop. 36 Participant may use Medicinal Marijuana - California Penal Code 1210.1 and 11362.5 Proposition 36 (“Prop. 36”) is…
What Does the Prosecution have to Prove in Order to Convict a Defendant of Sexual Molestation? – California Penal Code Section 288(a)
March 22, 2010 | Stephen Klarich
What Does the Prosecution have to Prove in Order to Convict a Defendant of Sexual Molestation? - California Penal Code…
Burglary and Assault with a Deadly Weapon – California Penal Code Section 459 & 245(a)(1)
March 19, 2010 | Matthew Wallin
Burglary and Assault with a Deadly Weapon - California Penal Code Section 459 & 245(a)(1) Carey Lynn Barton from Escondido,…
How an Experienced Southern California Embezzlement Attorney Can Help You Fight Embezzlement Charges
March 18, 2010 | Matthew Wallin
How an Experienced Southern California Embezzlement Attorney Can Help You Fight Embezzlement Charges It was recently reported that a former…
What Happens When a Judge Miscalculates a Pronounced Sentence?
March 13, 2010 | Paul Wallin
What Happens When a Judge Miscalculates a Pronounced Sentence? When a trial court states the defendant’s sentence, but the minute…
California “Back on Track” Deferred Entry of Judgment Program – California Penal Code Section 1000
March 11, 2010 | Paul Wallin
California "Back on Track" Deferred Entry of Judgment Program - California Penal Code Section 1000 The California legislature has enacted…
How to Get an Arrest Off Your Record – California Penal Code 851.8
March 8, 2010 | Stephen Klarich
Arrests can be difficult. Having an arrest on your record can have consequences, including with your employment. When searching for…
What is the Difference Between an Appeal and a Writ of Habeas Corpus?
March 6, 2010 | Paul Wallin
What is the Difference Between an Appeal and a Writ of Habeas Corpus? If you have a loved one that…
How an Experienced Southern California Defense Attorney Can Help Your Case If You Are Charged With Assault and Have Previous Convictions – California Penal Code 240
March 5, 2010 | Paul Wallin
How an Experienced Southern California Defense Attorney Can Help Your Case If You Are Charged With Assault and Have Previous…
The Mens Rea of Arson – What Must Prosecutors Prove? California Penal Code Section 451
March 4, 2010 | Paul Wallin
The Mens Rea of Arson - What Must Prosecutors Prove? California Penal Code Section 451 Most crimes consist of two…
Attorney Arrested in Cold Case Murder
March 3, 2010 | Paul Wallin
Attorney Arrested in Cold Case Murder A Chula Vista attorney was arrested on suspicion of murder for killing, in San…
Should I Hire an Attorney or Represent Myself?
February 27, 2010 | Paul Wallin
We have many choices in life but when it comes to criminal defense, divorce, family law, custody of the children,…
Violation of Sex Offender Registration Overturned After Prosecution Could Not Prove that the Defendant Remained in California – California Penal Code Section 290
February 23, 2010 | Stephen Klarich
Violation of Sex Offender Registration Overturned After Prosecution Could Not Prove that the Defendant Remained in California - California Penal…
Defendant’s Conviction is Reversed when Appeals Court Rules Prosecutorial Misconduct Where Prosecution Attempted to Define “Beyond a Reasonable Doubt” by Using a Jigsaw Puzzle
February 20, 2010 | Paul Wallin
Defendant's Conviction is Reversed when Appeals Court Rules Prosecutorial Misconduct Where Prosecution Attempted to Define "Beyond a Reasonable Doubt" by…
What is a “Strike” and How Does it Affect Sentencing? California Penal Code Section 667
February 19, 2010 | Stephen Klarich
What is a "Strike" and How Does it Affect Sentencing? California Penal Code Section 667 California is notorious for its…
California Supreme Court Holds that Murder Accomplice is Not Liable For First Degree Murder When the Victim Killed a Coconspirator – Penal Code Section 664(a)
February 18, 2010 | Paul Wallin
California Supreme Court Holds that Murder Accomplice is Not Liable For First Degree Murder When the Victim Killed a Coconspirator…
Jury Instruction was Correct in Child Molestation Case
February 17, 2010 | Stephen Klarich
Jury Instruction was Correct in Child Molestation Case A recent California Court of Appeals case, People v. Shaw, held that…
Mandatory Sex Offender Registration Overturned by California Court of Appeal – California Penal Code Section 288
February 16, 2010 | Stephen Klarich
Mandatory Sex Offender Registration Overturned by California Court of Appeal - California Penal Code Section 288 The California Court of…
Trial Judge Gives the Jury Improper Instruction in Sex Offender Case
February 13, 2010 | Stephen Klarich
Trial Judge Gives the Jury Improper Instruction in Sex-Offender Case A recent California Court of Appeals decision, People v. Cohen,…
How to Defend a Felony Case, Part 10: Trial
February 11, 2010 | Paul Wallin
How to Defend a Felony Case, Part 10: Trial Part 9: Motion to Dismiss the Information or Indictment The tenth…
How to Defend a Felony Case, Part 9: Motion to Dismiss the Information or Indictment, California Penal Code Section 995
February 10, 2010 | Paul Wallin
How to Defend a Felony Case, Part 9: Motion to Dismiss the Information or Indictment, California Penal Code Section 995…
How to Defend a Felony Case, Part 8: Preliminary Hearing, California Penal Code Section 738
February 9, 2010 | Paul Wallin
How to Defend a Felony Case, Part 8: Preliminary Hearing, California Penal Code Section 738 Part 7: Follow Through The…
How to Defend a Felony Case, Part 7: Follow Through
February 8, 2010 | Paul Wallin
How to Defend a Felony Case, Part 7: Follow Through Part 6: Pretrial Conference At Wallin & Klarich, we have…
How to Defend a Felony Case, Part 6: Pretrial Conference
February 6, 2010 | Paul Wallin
How to Defend a Felony Case, Part 6: Pretrial Conference Part 5: Character Building: Defend the person not just the…
How to Defend a Felony Case, Part 4: Fact-Finding, Building a Defense to Your Case
February 4, 2010 | Paul Wallin
How to Defend a Felony Case, Part 4: Fact-Finding, Building a Defense to Your Case Part 3: Bail Review Hearing…
How to Defend a Felony Case, Part 3: Bail Review Hearing, California Penal Code 1268 – 1270
February 3, 2010 | Paul Wallin
How to Defend a Felony Case, Part 3: Bail Review Hearing, California Penal Code 1268 - 1270 Part 2: Arraignment…
How to Defend a Felony Case, Part 1: Pre-Filing
February 1, 2010 | Paul Wallin
How to Defend a Felony Case, Part 1: Pre-Filing At Wallin & Klarich, we have defended thousands of people in…
Actor Charlie Sheen Arrested, Facing Possible Criminal Domestic Violence Charges
January 30, 2010 | Paul Wallin
Actor Charlie Sheen Arrested, Facing Possible Criminal Domestic Violence Charges It was recently reported that actor Charlie Sheen was arrested…
Statute of Limitations for Sex Offenses is 10 Years, California Penal Code Section 803
January 28, 2010 | Stephen Klarich
Statute of Limitations for Sex Offenses is 10 Years, California Penal Code Section 803 Before 2001, California Penal Code Section…
What is a “Lewd or Lascivious Act?”
January 26, 2010 | Stephen Klarich
What is a "Lewd or Lascivious Act?" In California, it is a crime to willfully commit a lewd or lascivious…
Rape in California under the Belief that the Accused is the Alleged Victim’s Spouse
January 25, 2010 | Paul Wallin
Rape in California under the Belief that the Accused is the Alleged Victim's Spouse In California, rape is defined as…
Juveniles Under the Age of 19 Cannot be Placed in an Adult Jail
January 23, 2010 | Matthew Wallin
Juveniles Under the Age of 19 Cannot be Placed in an Adult Jail A recent California Court of Appeals case…
Defendant is Entitled to Claim of Right Defense Jury Instruction Where He Was Charged With Aiding and Abetting Burglary
January 22, 2010 | Matthew Wallin
Defendant is Entitled to Claim of Right Defense Jury Instruction Where He Was Charged With Aiding and Abetting Burglary The…
What People Involved in Domestic Violence Cases Can Learn from the Tiger Woods Incident: Don’t Talk to the Cops
January 21, 2010 | Paul Wallin
What People Involved in Domestic Violence Cases Can Learn from the Tiger Woods Incident: Don't Talk to the Cops Tiger…
Mike Tyson and Battery Charges
January 18, 2010 | Paul Wallin
Mike Tyson and Battery Charges Following an altercation at LAX, Mike Tyson was arrested and taken to jail on suspicion…
Repeated Telephone Calls with an Intent to Annoy could Lead to a Misdemeanor Charge
January 15, 2010 | Paul Wallin
Repeated Telephone Calls with an Intent to Annoy could Lead to a Misdemeanor Charge California Penal Code Section 653(m)(a) provides…
Pleading the Fifth: How the Tactic is Often Used against Defendants
January 13, 2010 | Paul Wallin
Pleading the Fifth: How the Tactic is Often Used against Defendants We have all seen the movies where the defendant…
Defendant Sentenced to Sixteen Years in Prison Plans to Appeal Murder Conviction
January 8, 2010 | Paul Wallin
Defendant Sentenced to Sixteen Years in Prison Plans to Appeal Murder Conviction Travion T. Ford has been sentenced to 16…
Baby Killed in Gang-Related Shooting
January 6, 2010 | Paul Wallin
4-month-old Andrew Garcia was killed during a gang related shooting in a Van Nuys neighborhood by two unidentified male suspects…
Palmdale Police Bust Pot Operation
December 21, 2009 | Paul Wallin
Palmdale Police Bust Pot Operation Recently it was reported that law enforcement seized over 400 plants in a pot bust…
Jewelry Store Robbery is Still Robbery Even if it Occurred With the Owner’s Consent
December 7, 2009 | Paul Wallin
Jewelry Store Robbery is Still Robbery Even if it Occurred With the Owner's Consent In 2003, a jewelry store in…
Governor Schwarzenegger Signs New Legislation Enhancing California’s Efforts to Collect Restitution from Convicted Criminals
December 4, 2009 | Stephen Klarich
Governor Schwarzenegger Signs New Legislation Enhancing California’s Efforts to Collect Restitution from Convicted Criminals California has always been tough on…
Appealing Your Conviction: How Ineffective Assistance of Counsel Can Get You a New Trial
December 2, 2009 | Paul Wallin
Appealing Your Conviction: How Ineffective Assistance of Counsel Can Get You a New Trial The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals…
Riverside Cop Arrested on Robbery and Kidnapping Charges
November 25, 2009 | Paul Wallin
Riverside Cop Arrested on Robbery and Kidnapping Charges Persons Arrested by Him May Have Their Criminal Cases Reviewed for Possible…
Should I Hire an Attorney or Represent Myself?
November 23, 2009 | Paul Wallin
Should I Hire an Attorney or Represent Myself? We have many choices in life but when it comes to a…
Man Arrested on Suspicion of Raping an 83-Year-Old Blind Woman in Los Angeles County
November 16, 2009 | Paul Wallin
Man Arrested on Suspicion of Raping an 83-Year-Old Blind Woman in Los Angeles County A suspect was arrested in Long…
Pittsburgh Steelers Kicker Cited for Public Intoxication
November 13, 2009 | Matthew Wallin
Pittsburgh Steelers Kicker Cited for Public Intoxication The Pittsburgh Steelers are the defending champions in the National Football League. Unfortunately,…
Legal Matters Surrounding Possession of a Firearm Charges
November 9, 2009 | Paul Wallin
Legal Matters Surrounding Possession of a Firearm Charges If a Jury Finds that the Criminal Defendant did Not Commit Murder…
Sealing of Juvenile Records: Welfare and Institutions Code, Sections 389 and 781
November 4, 2009 | Matthew Wallin
Sealing of Juvenile Records: Welfare and Institutions Code, Sections 389 and 781 If your child has been adjudicated a ward…
California Bill May Mandate DUI Ignition Interlock Devices
October 30, 2009 | Paul Wallin
California Bill May Mandate DUI Ignition Interlock Devices A news report on CBS 5 news discusses the bill AB 91…
Two Suspects Still at Large After Shooting Baby
October 23, 2009 | Paul Wallin
Two Suspects Still at Large After Shooting Baby A four-month-old baby was fatally shot on Sunday, Sept. 27, in what…