California Criminal Defense Legal Guides (170 found)

Written by Michael Donald Ross
There are three indispensable things that you should look for in hiring a criminal lawyer: 1.) Broad experience in actual criminal trials, 2.) Integrity, and, 3.) Academic ability to prepare your case.
10 of 14 users found this helpful. Posted in Criminal Defense 9 months ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Domenic John Lombardo
An essential component of a lawyer's experience is familiarity with your type of case and detailed knowledge of local courtroom judges, prosecutors and practices. This knowledge will translate into better results. What follows is a how-to guide for hiring a criminal lawyer.
4 of 11 users found this helpful. Posted in Criminal Defense 7 months ago. Jurisdiction: San Diego County, CA

Written by Anthony A Arzili
Having a loved one arrested is a traumatic time. Part of the stress is choosing the best person to defend them in court. Here are 3 tips that will make the process easier.
6 of 8 users found this helpful. Posted in Criminal Defense 14 days ago. Jurisdiction: Los Angeles County, CA

Written by Matthew Blake Wallin
The rising blood alcohol defense is most applicable in situations where the drinking occurred just prior to driving…
0 of 3 users found this helpful. Posted in Criminal Defense 5 months ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by John M. Kaman
A guide to available mental defenses in CA.
1 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted in Criminal Defense 5 months ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by George Fredrick Mueller
A California DUI Prosecutor Must Prove Beyond a Reasonable Doubt that the Vehicle Volitionally Moved and the Person Was Actually Driving
3 of 3 users found this helpful. Posted in DUI / DWI 6 months ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by John M. Kaman
A summary of the law of self-defense in California.
3 of 3 users found this helpful. Posted in Criminal Defense 6 months ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Gregory John Elvine-Kreis
Domestic Violence charges are very serious and should be addressed at the earliest stage after contact with law enforcement.
Posted in Criminal Defense about 1 month ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Matthew Blake Wallin
To prove that the defendant is guilty of this crime, the People must prove that: 1. The defendant was willfully under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs; 2. When the defendant was under the influence, (he/she) was in a public place; AND 3. The defendant was unable to exercise care for (his/her
Posted in Criminal Defense 16 days ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Piotr Gabriel Reysner
Time has passed since your conviction of a crime and now you want your record cleared so that nobody can see your prior bad deeds. So how exactly do your clear your criminal record?
7 of 12 users found this helpful. Posted in Criminal Defense about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Samuel Eugene Spital
First, you should ask your attorney if there are any grounds to appeal or set aside the conviction. If not, you should comply with all of the terms and conditions of the Court's Order/Decision. Second, you should inquire of legal counsel as to whether your conviction can be expunged.
Posted in Criminal Defense about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Adam Garrard Gasner
If you are convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in California and granted probation by the court - you may be eligible to have your guilty plea withdrawn and a plea of not guilty entered in the record and have the case dismissed.
1 of 4 users found this helpful. Posted in Criminal Defense 11 months ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Keith John Bruno
The police are interacting with your child in furtherance of a prosecution. Keep in mind that your Child's rights are to be firmly, but politely exercised. Despite the fact that you may want to "teach junior a lesson," you would be unwise to let today's court system administer that lesson.
Posted in Juvenile 10 months ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Ardalon Fakhimi
If you have been convicted of a criminal offense, you may be able to expunge your criminal record so that your record of conviction appears as a dismissal of the offense. You must have completed the terms of your probation to be eligible.
0 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted in Criminal Defense 9 months ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Matthew Blake Wallin
A broad overview of the California misdemeanor criminal court process.
0 of 3 users found this helpful. Posted in Criminal Defense 8 months ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Matthew Blake Wallin
Avoiding jail is a goal of almost every client. Due to family and work commitments a jail sentence can often involve losing more than just the time served. Alternative sentencing is not available in every case and every case is different.
0 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted in Criminal Defense 8 months ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Matthew Blake Wallin
California Welfare and Institutions Code § 781 is the statute that gives you the legal right to have your juvenile record sealed. The right to seal your record is available in most juvenile cases, with certain exceptions.
1 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted in Juvenile 8 months ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Rose Fay Arfa
If a criminal defendant has been convicted, the criminal defendant is entitled to an appeal of the conviction to a higher court. The defendant and the State submit briefs to the higher court and then the higher court reviews the case and issues an opinion on whether the conviction should stand
2 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted in Criminal Defense 6 months ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Matthew Blake Wallin
An Insider’s Guide to the Misdemeanor Criminal Case Process
1 of 3 users found this helpful. Posted in Criminal Defense 5 months ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Matthew Blake Wallin
The state (aka, "prosecution" or "district attorney") must satisfy the burden of proof necessary for a criminal prosecution. It is important to distinguish the three burdens of proof in court proceedings to understand how much evidence the state must produce to convict a person of a criminal charge.
1 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted in Criminal Defense 5 months ago. Jurisdiction: California