Prosecutor Must Give Victim Notice Before Court Terminates Probation Early
In California, a criminal defendant is permitted to petition the Court under penal code 1203.3 to terminate probation early. Ordinarily, the defendant must demonstrate a legitimate reason to terminate probation – e.g., employment, military service, child adoption, etc. The Court has broad authority to grant a defendant’s motion to terminate probation early even if the […]
Santa Ana Federal Crimes Attorney – Federal Defense Lawyer in Santa Ana
If you are under investigation for a federal crime or have been arrested by federal authorities, then you need to contact an experienced Santa Ana federal crimes attorney right away. The Law Offices of John D. Rogers is prepared to take your case and immediately begin mounting your defense against the federal government. Our office […]
Orange County Immigration Lawyer Sentenced to 18 Months in Federal Prison
The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced that an immigration attorney based out of Laguna Beach was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for filing dozens of fraudulent visa petitions to immigration authorities and failed to report illicit monies to the Internal Revenue Service. U.S. District Judge Josephine L. Staton sentenced Mihae Park on Thursday following […]
Man Faces Federal Charges for Coercing Girls into Sending Sexually Explicit Selfies
Francisco Sanchez, of Koreatown, was arrested by federal agents on child sexual exploitation charges alleging that he met at least 8 teenage girls online and pressured them into sending him sexually explicit images of themselves. A grand jury indicted Sanchez on 11 charges in United States District Court in downtown Los Angeles. Sanchez is charged […]
Unlicensed Lawyer Sentenced to 50 Months for Cheating Clients
Kenneth Ferreyro, falsely claimed to be a licensed lawyer was sentenced to 50 months in federal prison for representing clients in state and federal court. At his sentencing hearing, U.S. District Judge John D. Walter called Ferreyro’s conduct “absolute despicable.” In addition to serving a federal prison sentence, Ferreyro was ordered to pay back almost […]
San Fernando Valley Man Pleads Guilty to English Proficiency Exam Scheme for Chinese Nationals
Liu Cai, 24, pleaded guilty to two federal charges in connection with a scheme where Chinese nationals fraudulently obtained student visas by hiring people with fake Chinese passports to taken an English proficiency exam on their behalf. Cai faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison. His sentencing hearing is scheduled for February […]
List of California “Serious” Felonies – Penal Code 1192.7(c) PC
Some California felonies may qualify as strikes. Strike offenses can be either serious or violent. Penal Code 1192.7(c) sets forth a list of charges that are automatically charged as strike offenses. A strike crime is applied to certain aggravated crimes, and it is not applicable to misdemeanors. Moreover, most, if not all, white-collar crimes do […]
List of Common California Sex Crimes
California sex crimes ordinarily carry significant and life altering consequences if convicted. Consequently, if you have been charged with a sex crime, contact the Law Offices of John D. Rogers to schedule a free confidential consultation with an experienced Newport Beach sex crimes attorney. Below is a list of common sex offense charged throughout California […]
