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Juvenile defense lawyer - Orange County

February 19, 2009

Orange County juvenile criminal defense FAQ’s
In California, anyone under 18 is considered a minor.  In general, the goal of the juvenile justice system is rehabilitation, but that doesn’t mean the charges can’t be serious and have lasting effects.
What happens when a child is arrested?
The criminal laws apply to minors in the same way they do [...]

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I was arrested in Orange County - do I need a defense attorney?

February 13, 2009

The short answer is yes.  Think about all that’s working against you already.  If the police think they had enough evidence to arrest you, your case is more than likely going to be referred to the District Attorney’s office for prosecution.
So what should you do in the time period between when you were arrested and [...]

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What are the laws about knives in California?

October 24, 2008

Unless you’re asking about carrying a knife in specific areas that are prohibited (schools, courthouses, some governmental offices, etc.), the two laws you need to know are Penal Code sections 12020 and 653k.
Penal Code section 12020(a) makes it a felony to carry a “dirk or dagger” concealed on your person.  A knife, no matter how [...]

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I was arrested, but bailed out. No charges were filed by my court date - now what?

October 19, 2008

Unfortunately, it doesn’t necessarily mean you’re free. The District Attorney has, in most cases, up to three years from the date of the crime to file felony charges and up to a year to file misdemeanor charges. It just means that for some reason, your case was not filed by the date you were told [...]

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I was arrested for DUI. Why are there two charges against me?

October 10, 2008

In California, driving under the influence (DUI or “drunk driving”) is covered in two ways under two different laws. The general section for DUI is 23152(a) of the Vehicle Code. It makes it illegal to drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs at any level. The second charge is 23152(b) – driving with a [...]

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