One Criminal Act Means One Punishment and One Punishment Alone
In two recent cases, two different courts of appeals held that those accused of crimes who commit “one act” can only be punished for one act and not for several different crimes. If you are accused of a crime in San Bernardino, you must hire one of Wallin & Klarich’s experienced criminal defense attorneys in San Bernardino, who will ensure that your rights are protected.
In People. Vs. Jones, the accused was found guilty of a felony for possession of a firearm, carrying a concealed firearm, and carrying a loaded firearm. The trial judge sentenced the defendant to prison on all three charges.
However, the court of appeals reversed the judge’s ruling and said that the accused could only be punished for one crime, since there was only one “criminal act” of “carrying a loaded firearm.”
When you are found guilty of criminal charges, it is vital that you retain an experienced San Bernardino criminal defense attorney to help you. In this case the defendant was sentenced by the judge to a longer prison sentence than what is legally justified. Without having a lawyer who is knowledgeable about criminal and sentencing laws in San Bernardino, you are placing yourself at a great disadvantage.
Another example that highlights the importance of having an experienced San Bernardino criminal defense attorney to help you fight for your rights occurred during a juvenile criminal case. The minor was found guilty of a violation of Penal Code Section 245, assault with a deadly weapon, as well as found guilty of Penal Code Section 245 for assault with force likely to produce great bodily injury. The court then sentenced the defendant on both convictions. However, the court of appeals recently reversed the conviction for one of the charges and stated that the same facts cannot give rise to a conviction for both offenses.
In order to make sure that your rights are protected and that you are tried accordingly to what is legally justified, you must rely on Wallin & Klarich’s extended experience and superb knowledge of criminal defense law. Our attorneys will aggressively fight to protect your rights. Contact us today by calling 1-888-749-0034 or by submitting the intake form at the top of this page.
