Monthly Archives: January 2009


Sex crimes defense - allegations of molestation

January 22, 2009

A recent case [People v. Graff (2009) __ Cal.App.4th__ ] reversed the convictions of a man accused of multiple counts of lewd acts with a child (Penal Code section 288 - also known as child molestation).  The court found that the prosecution argued for a conviction based on conduct that was not proven at the [...]

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OC DUI Checkpoint - Costa Mesa 1/23/09

January 21, 2009

The Orange County Register published an article announcing that the Costa Mesa Police Department will be conducting a DUI checkpoint Friday night, January 23, 2009.  The location is also being announced - northbound Santa Ana Avenue at 18th Street.  It will begin at 6 p.m. and go until midnight.
Why not level the playing field?  Of [...]

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DUI “Roving Patrols” out tonight in Orange County

January 16, 2009

The Orange County Sheriff’s Department has issued a press release announcing they will be conducting “DUI roving patrols” tonight in the cities of Lake Forest, Mission Viejo and Rancho Santa Margarita.
Just calling something a “DUI enforcement action” doesn’t mean there are relaxed rules for the police to follow.  In order to pull somebody over, they [...]

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What are the stages of a felony prosecution in California?

January 9, 2009

Photo -Thomas Roche

If you are arrested on a felony charge in California, this is an overview of the stages of the prosecution.
Arraignment
Upon your arrest, the police are required to bring you before a “magistrate” (judge) within 48 hours, excluding Sundays and holidays.  (Penal Code section 825)  The district attorney has until then to make a [...]

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Teaching at Solo Practice University

January 7, 2009

Today, I was announced as the latest in a growing number of working attorneys that are on the faculty at Solo Practice University - a truly unique resource that reflects today’s legal practice.
Solo Practice University (SPU) is a much-needed bridge between where you are (law student or attorney at a large firm) and where you [...]

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