Santa Monica Criminal Defense and DUI Attorney
The City of Santa Monica is on the Westside of Los Angeles known for its reputable scenery, beach, and social establishments frequented by Santa Monica locals as well as Los Angeles County residences. With fun and pleasure may come instances where one is arrested by the Santa Monica Police Department – whether it be for […]
Standard of Proof for a Traffic Stop | Newport Beach Criminal Defense Attorney
Contrary to popular belief, a police officer does not need “probable cause” to legally conduct a traffic detention. This misconception is often misunderstood by non-lawyers as well as practicing attorneys. Instead, the standard of proof required for a police officer to legally pull your vehicle over is “reasonable suspicion”. An officer is permitted to pull […]
California “Cocaine” Sales Charge│Newport Beach Drug Crimes Attorney
In November 2014, the California voters approved Proposition 47 which makes all simple drug possession charges a misdemeanor. Since Prop 47’s enactment, there has been a rise in the amount of drug sales charges filed by all prosecuting agencies. All drug sales cases are straight felony offenses and cannot be reduced to a misdemeanor. Therefore, […]
Common Criminal Defense Motions│Newport Beach Criminal Defense Attorney
When arrest for a criminal offense, whether it be for felony or misdemeanor charges, there are certain common motions attorneys file in an effort to dismiss the case or prepare for a defense at trial. However, since all cases are different and contain a different set of facts, filing any common motion may not be […]
What is a Ramey Warrant?
Generally, there are there types of warrants: bench warrants, arrest warrants, and search warrants. These types of warrants must be issued by a judicial officer but are issued for different purposes. A bench warrant is issued when a defendant fails to appear in court whereas a search warrant is issued by a judge or magistrate […]
Business & Professions Code 7028 BP – Contracting without a License
In California, contracting without a license is charged under business and professions code 7028 bp making it a crime to engage in, or act in the capacity, as a licensed contractor.[1] An investigation is ordinarily sparked when someone lodges a complaint with the California State Licensing Board. Due to recent California legislature enactments, unlicensed contracting […]
California “Methamphetamine Sales” Law | Health & Safety Code 11378 HS
In California, possession of methamphetamine for sale is charged under health & safety code 11378 hs.[1] It is a straight felony that cannot be reduced to a misdemeanor. The prosecutor does not need to prove you actually sold methamphetamine. Instead, the prosecutor must prove that you possessed methamphetamine and intended to sell it. Usually the […]
“Serious” or “Violent” Felony │ Penal Code 1192.7(c) & Penal Code 667.5(c)
Any conviction for a serious or violent felony constitutes a “strike” offense applied to California’s Three Strike Laws. In addition, certain enhancement statutes may be applied if you’re convicted of a subsequent felony while suffering from a prior serious or violent felony conviction. Normally, these enhancements run consecutive to the underlying offense. Consequently, someone could […]
