Los Angeles Law Enforcement Attorney | Criminal Defense Lawyer
California and federal prosecutors are increasingly scrutinizing the performance of law enforcement. If you are a law enforcement officer who is accused of a crime, then contact our office to speak with an experienced Los Angeles law enforcement attorney. The Law Offices of John D. Rogers is committed to representing law enforcement personnel who find […]
Explanation of “995 Motion” in California
In all felony cases in the state of California, all criminal defendants have a constitutional right to a preliminary hearing within 10 court days and/or 60 calendar days after their arraignment on the charge(s). In a preliminary hearing, the prosecutor has the burden of proving, with the preponderance of the evidence, that there is sufficient […]
Los Angeles Credit Card Fraud Defense Attorney │ California P.C. §§ 484e, 484f, 484g, 484h, 484i, 484j
With the advancement of technology comes more sophisticated crimes such as credit card fraud which law enforcement is well aware of and seeks to aggressively investigate. It’s a billion dollar market industry and not often prosecuted because tracing the suspect not only takes time but consumes law enforcement resources in which they use towards catching […]
California “Annoying Phone Call” Law – Penal Code 653m PC
In California, Penal Code 653m(a) pc defines the law making an annoying phone call which provides, “Every person who, with intent to annoy, telephones or makes contact by means of an electronic communication device with another and addresses to or about the other person any obscene language or addresses to the other person any threat […]
What is a Preliminary Hearing in California?
In any felony case in California, a criminal defendant has a constitutional right to a preliminary hearing. A preliminary hearing is designated for the prosecutor to demonstrate to the judge that there is sufficient evidence to believe that a crime has been committed. The burden at a preliminary hearing is on the District Attorney to […]
California Bail Explained
When someone is arrested for a crime, they have a constitutional right to go before a judge within 48 hours of their arrest if they are still in custody. Unless there is a no-bail hold placed on the suspect, or perhaps the crime is so severe that the police will hold someone without bail, such […]
California’s “Expungement” Statute
Contrary to popular belief, California does not have a true “expungment” statute. What California does have is a “dismissal statute.” Pursuant to Penal Code 1203.4, when an individual fully completes probation, they may petition the court to reopen the case. The judge withdraws its finding of guilt and dismisses the case pursuant to the 1203.4 […]
Unsealing Search Warrant Affidavits
In California, when law enforcement executes a search warrant they must have the warrant signed by a judge approving the existence of probable cause. Procedurally, officers must provide a statement made under penalty of perjury outlining their investigation and reason(s) why they’re seeking to obtain a search warrant. Oftentimes, however, the officers request that the […]
