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Resisting Arrest - Orange County Defense Attorney

November 2, 2009

Resisting Arrest - Penal Code section 148(a)(1)
The crime of “resisting arrest” is covered in Penal Code section 148(a).  It is a misdemeanor to willfully and unlawfully “resist, obstruct or delay” an officer in the performance or attempted performance of their duties.  If convicted, the maximum possible sentence is up to one year in county jail [...]

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Rape and Child Molest allegations - Orange County Defense Attorney

October 15, 2009

Even just being accused of any sex offense - child molestation, rape, indecent exposure or lewd acts - can be devastating.  Just the mere allegation alone, even if completely unfounded, can have a tremendous impact on you.  Police investigation, search warrants, and a possible arrest are all real threats.
If convicted of most sex-related crimes, you [...]

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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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Defending yourself against false accusations

December 23, 2008

I practice law in Orange County and all southern California courts, but I follow legal news about criminal law from around the country.  I’m still shaking my head over an article I read a couple of weeks ago.  In Connecticut, a substitute teacher faced up to 40 years in prison for showing pornography images to [...]

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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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