Penalties for Illegal Abortions in California
Penalties for Illegal Abortions in California California’s Abortion Law Abortion refers to the deliberate termination of a pregnancy, generally using medicine or surgery to remove an embryo or fetus from the uterus. In California, abortion has been legal since 1967, and the state retains stronger reproductive health rights than much of the rest of the nation. Despite this, California does impose certain restrictions on these procedures. The right to an…
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Trevor Bauer: The Vague Line Between ‘Rough’ Sex & Sexual Assault
Trevor Bauer: The Vague Line Between ‘Rough’ Sex & Sexual Assault In recent news, Trevor Bauer has been accused of sexually assaulting a woman, with whom he was romantically involved. During a recent court hearing on July 23rd, a judge granted a temporary restraining order against Mr. Bauer. However, this is just the beginning of what is likely to be a very complicated legal matter to resolve. This article will…
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The 4 Most Common Mistakes Defendants Make in Criminal Cases
The 4 Most Common Mistakes Defendants Make in Criminal Cases Our skilled criminal defense attorneys have been successfully defending clients facing criminal charges for more than 40 years. When a client hires Wallin & Klarich, we advise them on how best to handle their case. But sometimes, clients do not listen to our advice and make mistakes. Here are the four most common mistakes defendants make in criminal cases so…
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How to Beat a Probation Violation Accusation
How to Beat a Probation Violation Accusation Probation gives you the opportunity to serve your sentence without spending time in custody. However, you need to understand that probation is not easy. You will be required to follow a strict set of probation terms, which could include frequent visits to a probation officer, entering drug or alcohol treatment programs, and/or attending anger management counseling. If you do not comply with all…
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Key Differences Between Statutory Rape and Lewd Acts with a Minor (PC 261.5 and PC 288)
Key Differences Between Statutory Rape and Lewd Acts with a Minor (PC 261.5 and PC 288) In some cases, the crimes of statutory rape and lewd or lascivious acts involving a minor could seem interchangeable. Both crimes involve sexual activity with a person under the age of 18. However, there are significant differences between these two crimes. Let’s explore the differences between statutory rape and lewd acts with a minor.…
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Can a Rape Victim Drop Charges? (PC 261)
Can a Rape Victim Drop Charges? (PC 261) Rape cases are often “he-said/she-said” circumstances where the only evidence against the defendant is the word of the alleged victim. Even in cases that don’t come down to “he-said/she-said,” the alleged victim’s statements are important pieces of evidence. So, what happens when an alleged victim wants to take back his or her allegations of rape? Can the alleged victim have rape charges…
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California Extends Miranda Rights to Children 15 and Under
California Extends Miranda Rights to Children 15 and Under Your child is accused of an incident at school. The police come to the school and take your child to the police station. You are not informed that your child is being questioned by police. Authorities use interrogation tactics to get your child to confess to committing a crime he or she may not have actually committed. Unfortunately, this nightmare scenario…
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Sextortion is a Crime in California (PC 518)
Sextortion is a Crime in California (PC 518) California Governor Jerry Brown recently signed a law that will make “sextortion” a crime in California. The law, which takes effect Jan. 1, 2018, amends existing extortion law under California Penal Code Section 518 to make it a crime to use the threat of releasing private sexually explicit images as blackmail to demand the payment of money, performance of sexual acts or…
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What Does a Certificate of Rehabilitation Do?
What Does a Certificate of Rehabilitation Do? A criminal conviction can have a negative impact on you for the rest of your life. If you’ve been convicted of a crime, you may have a hard time finding a job, maintaining meaningful relationships and applying for professional licenses. However, you may be able to reduce the impact of a criminal conviction by obtaining a Certificate of Rehabilitation. A Certificate of Rehabilitation…
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Why You Should Apply for a Governor’s Pardon Now
Why Should You Apply for a Governor’s Pardon Now? Time is running out for California Governor Jerry Brown. He is about to enter his final year in office and he is not eligible to run again. After the 2018 election, he will be a normal citizen. What does this mean for you? It means you should consider applying for a Governor’s Pardon immediately if you have a criminal conviction on…
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