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Somebody was just arrested in Orange County. Should I bail them out?

June 30, 2009

Your loved one is in jail and it’s your duty to bail them out, or is it?
I hope you never have the unfortunate experience of having your phone ring in the night only to discover your spouse, significant other, parent,  child or other family member is in jail.
Your knee-jerk reaction may be to run down [...]

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Robbery - Orange County defense lawyer

March 31, 2009

Robbery - the elements, weapons enhancements and defenses
Robbery (Penal Code section 211) is the taking of property from another without consent by force or fear.  First degree robbery (robbery in an inhabited house, a cab or bus driver or at an ATM machine) is a felony and carries a possible sentence of from three to [...]

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Misdemeanor criminal defense & procedure - Orange County

February 26, 2009

I have previously written about the stages of a felony prosecution, but what about a misdemeanor?
Misdemeanors, such as DUI, assault & battery, petty theft (shoplifting), driving on a suspended license, some domestic violence charges and violations of court orders, have their own time line and procedures.
You may not even have to appear in court
One of [...]

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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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Sexual assault and rape

December 10, 2008

Virtually every sexual assault crime (rape, sexual battery, oral copulation or sodomy) contains the element of “against the victim’s will.”  What that means is the prosecution must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the victim did not consent to the sexual activity.  So what do you do if you have been accused of a sexual [...]

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