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VC 23152(a) and VC 23152(b) - Enhancements that can make your DUI even more of a pain.

Posted on February 02, 2009
Most people already know that DUI arrests are unpleasant events. However, most people don?t realize that not all DUI?s are created equal. Some DUI?s carry stiffer penalties depending on the facts of the case. Sometimes, the facts of the case can make your DUI arrest worthy of a felony...

Assault in Battery in California: Self Defense a Fine Line

Posted on February 01, 2009
I Am Being Charged with Assault and Battery: Do I Really Need A Criminal Lawyer for Assault and Battery Charges? Unfortunately, California assault and battery crimes not easily defined. An assault is an unlawful attempt, coupled with a present ability, to commit a violent injury on the person of another...

Driver's License Attorneys: Do I Need a Lawyer to Get My Driver's License Back?

Posted on January 30, 2009
One of the harder punishments of a DUI is license suspension. The lack of options for public transportation in California makes this even harder. There are various options available to individuals who have had their licenses suspended as a result of a DUI...

Child Endangerment Attorneys in California

Posted on January 30, 2009
What you think is leaving your child at home for a short while to run an errand can very easily be seen as child endangerment in California. The laws governing the way you care for your children are very stringent and diligently enforced. There are a lot of household hazards that parents are unaware of, and leaving your child unattended increases their risk of exposure to these hazards and endangers their well being...

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California Restraining Order Attorney Consultation a Must Prior to Restraining Order Hearing

Posted on January 29, 2009
When You Are Served With A Temporary Restraining Order You Need An Experienced Law Firm To Protect Your Rights At The Retraining Order Hearing In California, a temporary restraining order is commonly granted in order to restrict a person from having any contact with the protected person...

Receiving Stolen Property in California May Be A Felony

Posted on January 28, 2009
California Three Strikes Felony Defense Lawyer for Receipt of Stolen Property: How They Will Fight Your Case You can be charged with receiving stolen property if prosecutors believe you bought or otherwise accepted property that you knew to be stolen...

Felony Bribery in California Carries Stiff Penalties

Posted on January 27, 2009
Do I Really Need A Bribery Defense Lawyer? Bribery is giving or offering to give something of value to another person in order to influence their decisions. It is explicitly forbidden to offer or make a bribe to the following persons: Judges and other judicial officersJurorsReferees and umpiresArbitratorsElected officialsState, city or county government workers and members of public corporations; &Anyone else authorized by law to decide any question or controversy Those serving in the roles above will also be guilty of bribery should they accept an actual bribe or offer one...

Violations Of The California Vehicle Code

Posted on January 26, 2009
Driving With An Air Freshener Hanging From Your Rearview Mirror Many people have air fresheners dangling from their rearview mirror in order to keep the car smelling fresh. However, those air fresheners can get you into some trouble. Under California Vehicle Code 26708 subdivision (a)(2), a person shall not drive a car with any object or material placed, affixed, or installed on the vehicle which obstructs or reduces the driver's clear view through the windshield or side windows...

Fraud and Issuing Bad Checks on the Rise

Posted on January 25, 2009
Do I Need a Bad Check Attorney if I am Charged with Fraudulently Issuing Bad Checks? With the economic downturn our law firm is seeing a rise in the number of persons who are calling our office for help and who find themselves accused of writing a ?bad check?...

California DUI Convictions for Out-of-State Residents

Posted on January 24, 2009
There is a well-known saying in a certain coastal town in Southern California that goes ?come on vacation, leave on probation.? All too often, many people who come to Southern California for a little getaway end up leaving with something that they would rather not have acquired, namely criminal charges...

California Murder Charges Filed in New Year's Day Shooting, Self Defense Plea Expected

Posted on January 23, 2009
Do I Need a Southern California Murder Defense Attorney If I Shot Someone in Self Defense? Alameda County District Attorney Tom Orloff filed a murder charge against an ex-transit police officer. The charge sprung from the New Year?s Day fatal shooting of ?an unarmed and allegedly restrained black man...

Felony Theft Charges Handled Differently by Public Defender than Private Attorney

Posted on January 22, 2009
The Difference Between a Public Defender and a Privately Retained Attorney for Felony Matters At Wallin and Klarich we receive calls from prospective clients all the time who are worried about the representation they are receiving from the public defender...

San Bernardino County Child Support and Family Law Attorneys

Posted on January 22, 2009
San Bernardino County, California is an enormous county in Southern California. It is the largest county in the nation by land area, aside from several districts of Alaska, and is larger than nine U.S. states. San Bernardino County stretches from the urban sprawl of the Greater Los Angeles Area, over the San Bernardino Mountains, through the Mojave Desert, to the Nevada and Arizona borders and Colorado River...

Driving Over the Posted Speed Limit In a School Zone

Posted on January 21, 2009
Why You Need An Experienced California Traffic Attorney When Cited For A Traffic Ticket If you are cited for driving over the posted speed limit, it is imperative that you hire an experienced, aggressive traffic attorney. California Vehicle Code Section 22352 states that when approaching or passing a school building, the speed limit is 25 mph, regardless of the posted speed limit...

What do I do if I admitted I committed a crime to the police?

Posted on January 20, 2009
Admitting you committed a crime to the police is obviously not an intelligent decision. Often times, people will confess their crimes because they feel bad about what they did, because they think there is no way they can disprove their case, or because they simply just gave up...

Ventura County Family Law and Divorce Lawyers

Posted on January 20, 2009
The Ventura County family law attorneys at Wallin & Klarich have more than 30 years of experience representing child support and child custody clients who are facing losing custody of their children or increasing child support payments. Ventura County, California is located in Southern California and, like Orange County, is widely considered as one of the safest and most affluent counties in the country...

Embezzlement Charges, Other Felony Charges Faced by Dane Cook's Brother

Posted on January 19, 2009
Comedian Dane Cook?s Brother Arrested Comedian Dane Cook?s half brother embezzled millions of dollars from him and was arraigned on felony charges that include larceny and forgery. Cook?s Brother is facing years in prison. He will need an experienced embezzlement defense attorney to help him in this matter and to get him the best possible outcome...

Driving On A Suspended License Can Result In Significant Punishment In California

Posted on January 18, 2009
Why you need an experienced driving on suspended license attorney when facing this charge If you are charged with driving on a suspended license, it is imperative that you hire an experienced, aggressive California criminal defense attorney. California Vehicle Code Section 14601 makes it a misdemeanor to drive with a suspended license...

Charles Barkley Arrested for DUI

Posted on January 17, 2009
NBA great and commentator Charles Barkley was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence early on December 31, 2008. Barkley was pulled over at around 1:30 AM. Authorities said that Barkley was pulled over after failing to acknowledge a stop sign outside a popular nightclub...

Internet Sex Crimes in California Includes Obscene Electronic Communication With Minor

Posted on January 16, 2009
Be careful who you chat with on the Internet With the advent of the computer world, there is more and more legislation regarding proper and improper use of the internet. Recent California laws make it a crime to e-mail or electronically communicate with a child under 18...

Restitution Payments to be Made Before Court Fines or Other Penalties

Posted on January 15, 2009
Victim comes first with the passage of Proposition 9 by California voters The people of California were asked to vote on a new ?victims bill of rights? in the name of Proposition 9 a few months ago. This initiative passed with 54% of the voters approving it...

Riverside County Family Law and Child Support Lawyers

Posted on January 15, 2009
The Riverside County family law attorneys at Wallin & Klarich have more than 30 years of experience defending Riverside clients who are dealing with spousal support, modification of custody, restraining orders or other family law issues. Riverside County, California is part of southern California?s Inland Empire...

California Appeals Attorneys Gets Three Strikes Felony Sentence Reversed

Posted on January 14, 2009
Federal Court of Appeal reverses 28 years to life sentence based upon three strikes felony law, proving you should never stop fighting your conviction of sentence by hiring an experienced California criminal appeals attorney The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has reversed a 28 year to life sentence that was handed down to a California man who failed to register as a sex offender...

Orange County Divorce Lawyers and Family Law Attorneys

Posted on January 13, 2009
The Orange County family law attorneys at Wallin & Klarich have more than 30 years of experience representing child support and child custody clients who are facing losing custody of their children or increasing child support payments. Orange County, California is famous as a largely suburban area populated primarily by affluent and powerful people...

Los Angeles County Family Law Attorneys and Alimony Lawyers

Posted on January 08, 2009
Los Angeles County, California is the largest county by population in the United States at over 10 million people. There are countless attractions throughout LA County, from hiking and skiing in the mountains in the eastern and southeastern portions of the county to the beaches along the Pacific coast...

Sex Offenders to Lose More Privacy Rights in New 2009 Law

Posted on January 07, 2009
Government Robs Sex Offenders of Their Privacy Rights A Georgia law set to take effect on January 1, 2009 would require sex offenders to hand over their Internet passwords, screen names, and e-mail addresses to law enforcement authorities. This would allow law enforcement officers to read e-mails between sex offenders and their family members...

California Moving Violations to Include Texting While Driving on January 1st

Posted on January 06, 2009
If you haven?t heard, California Vehicle Code Section 23123.5 will take effect on January 1st 2009. For those of you who don?t happen to have a California Vehicle Code book sitting on your lap like I do, VC 23123.5 is the brand new ?texting? law that will prohibit you from text messaging while driving...

Rancho Bernardo Spousal Support and Family Law Attorneys

Posted on January 06, 2009
The Rancho Bernardo family law attorneys at Wallin & Klarich have more than 30 years of experience defending San Diego County clients who are dealing with spousal support, modification of custody, restraining orders or other family law issues. Rancho Bernardo, California is a community situated among the hills and canyons north of San Diego...

Private California Criminal Defense Lawyers not a Gamble Like Public Defenders

Posted on January 05, 2009
Why you should retain a private southern California criminal defense attorney According to a recently published New York Times article, it appears that opting for what accused criminals generally consider to be a free public defender is becoming an even more risky proposition...

California Probation Laws Checked by San Bernardino County Appeals Court

Posted on January 04, 2009
Court holds probation department must explain why it wishes to require probationer to wear GPS monitoring device Over the last several years the legislature has expanded the rights of the probation departments in California to impose new terms of probation as well as to set the level and type of supervision that each probationer will require...

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