Los Angeles Prostitution Defense Attorney | PC 647(b)
Categorized as a sex crime and a form of disorderly conduct, prostitution is charged under PC 647(b). Typically, prostitution arrests result in the officer writing a citation but sometimes result in a formal arrest depending on a person prior criminal history or whether they have an outstanding bench warrant. And contrary to popular belief, a […]
Newport Beach Prostitution Defense Attorney | PC 647(b)
In California, prostitution is charged under Penal Code 647(b) making it a crime to solicit or agreeing to engage in an act, or actually engaging in the act of sex in exchange for consideration.[1] Notice there are three different ways the government may elect to charge someone depending on the circumstances. Prostitution is a misdemeanor […]
West Justice Center | Orange County Superior Court
Orange County Superior Courthouse – West Justice Center is located in the City of Westminster just off Beach Blvd. If you’ve been arrested in Garden Grove, Seal Beach, Huntington Beach, and Costa Mesa, then your case will be filed at the West Justice Center. The courthouse is located at 8141 13th St. Westminster, CA 92683. […]
Harbor Justice Center | Orange County Superior Court
Orange County Superior Courthouse – Harbor Justice Center is located in Newport Beach off Jamboree Rd. found between the 73 and 405 freeways. The courthouse encompasses crimes occurring in Irvine, Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, Dana Point, San Clemente, and more. This court handles both felony and misdemeanor cases ranging from DUI, white-collar crimes, […]
Central Justice Center | Orange County Superior Court
“Central Justice Center” is the largest courthouse in the Orange County Superior Court. Often times, cases in other courthouses are transferred to Central Justice Center because it has more courtrooms to hear cases. The courthouse is located at 700 West Civic Center Dr., Santa Ana, CA 92701. The Orange County District Attorney’s Office is on […]
Miranda Rights Explained | Newport Beach Criminal Lawyer
A common misconception is that a police officer must always admonish you for your Miranda rights. To be clear, a police officer need only admonish you of your Miranda rights if you were subject to custodial interrogation. If you were subjected to custodial interrogation and the police failed to advise you of your Miranda rights, […]
Unreasonable Search & Seizure Explained
Under the Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution, all persons are to be free from unreasonable government searches and seizures. Therefore, unless you freely give consent, law enforcement must be armed with either reasonable suspicion and/or probable cause. When attorney’s analyze Fourth Amendment issues, they generally look at two things: 1) was your initial […]
What is a Preliminary Hearing? | Newport Beach Criminal Defense Lawyer
When arrested for a felony offense in California, you have the right to a preliminary hearing within 10 court days from the date of your arraignment. Normally, your criminal defense attorney will continue the hearing date to request additional discovery and investigate the case further. A preliminary hearing is usually a short hearing where the […]
