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How much will my husband/wife/son/daughter/fiancee get?

February 17, 2011

The top question asked is always what somebody is “looking at” for their charges.
There’s so much more than just the charges.  I can tell you what the maximum sentence is and if there are any mandatory minimums, but from there….
Every case is unique. A plea sentence (or a sentence after a [...]

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DUI Checkpoint Friday 2/11/11 - Lake Forest, Orange County

February 10, 2011

The Orange County Sheriff’s Department announced today that they will be conducting a DUI Checkpoint in the city of Lake Forest on Friday, February 11, 2011 from 6:30 p.m. to 2:30 a.m.
I’ve written many times about these DUI checkpoints.  Obviously, the best bet is to not drink and drive.  Should you find yourself facing a [...]

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DUI Patrols - Super Bowl Weekend in Orange County

February 4, 2011

The Orange County Sheriff’s Department announced that special “roving patrols” will be out this weekend, looking for impaired drivers.  Specifically, they’re looking to target potential DUI drivers after Super Bowl parties.
Be careful, but keep your rights in mind.  Should you find yourself pulled over, anything you say can be used against you, including the standard [...]

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When is a deadly weapon not a deadly weapon?

January 28, 2011

In a recent post, I discussed the various sections of Penal Code section 245.  One of the ways that can be charged is “assault with a deadly weapon.”
So what exactly is a deadly weapon?
Case law through the years has shaped what can be a “deadly weapon” for this code section.  A deadly weapon is one [...]

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Child Abduction (”Child Stealing”) - Penal Code 278

January 27, 2011

There are different charges that could be filed in a case involving allegations of keeping a child from a parent or other person with custody of the child.  The specific charge matters here, as does the legal status of the parties.
Child abduction by a person who does NOT have right of custody
If it’s child abduction [...]

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