What Happens at a Felony Sentencing Hearing in California?
What Happens at a Felony Sentencing Hearing in California? When you are convicted of a felony, it does not mean that your case is over. The next step is receiving your sentence. This will occur at a felony sentencing hearing. At your sentencing hearing, the prosecution is likely to argue for a harsh sentence. That is why you need an aggressive criminal defense lawyer fighting for you at your sentencing…
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What is a Split Sentence for a Felony Offense in California?
What is a Split Sentence for a Felony Offense in California? If you are convicted of a felony offense in California, you may be overcome with panic because you’re looking at the very real possibility of spending time in prison. However, there are options that may be available to you that could allow you to reduce the time you serve in prison. One of those options is split sentencing. What…
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What is Realignment in California?
What is Realignment in California? When you are convicted of a felony, you may assume you will have to serve time in prison. However, thanks to realignment in California, you may be able to avoid prison depending on the severity of your crime. Let’s examine how realignment works in California. The California Public Safety Realignment Initiative A 2011 ruling by the United States Supreme Court led to the creation of…
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Revenge Porn Laws: Is the Person in the Images Identifiable? PC 647(j)(4)
Revenge Porn Laws: Is the Person in the Images Identifiable? PC 647(j)(4) “Revenge porn” is the concept of publishing nude or explicit images of your ex-significant other as a form of revenge against that person because he or she broke up with you. This has become so common that California passed revenge porn laws. Under California Penal Code Section 647(j)(4), revenge porn is a crime punishable by up to six…
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Should You Talk to a Prosecutor if You are Accused of a Crime?
Should You Talk to a Prosecutor if You are Accused of a Crime? Your right to remain silent is one of the most important protections that the U.S. Constitution gives you if you are arrested. The Fifth Amendment gives you the right to refuse to answer the questions of any law enforcement agent, and it is always the best course of action to politely refuse to do so outside the…
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Fees, Fines, and Freedom: The Cost of Being Convicted of a Crime
Fees, Fines, and Freedom: The Cost of Being Convicted of a Crime There is an old saying in criminal justice: “If you can’t do the time, don’t do the crime.” While it is certainly true that a criminal conviction can come at the high price of your freedom, imprisonment is far from the only cost you can expect to pay if you are convicted of a crime. Many people facing…
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So You Want To Clean Up Your Criminal Record: Expungements Are An Option for a Fresh Start in Southern California
So You Want To Clean Up Your Criminal Record: Expungements Are An Option for a Fresh Start in Southern California In Southern California individuals who have been convicted of a crime often seek ways to clear their criminal record. One common term that is used in this process is expungement. Choosing Wallin & Klarich expungement attorney to represent you in an excellent position to achieve your goal. We have over…
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