Newport Beach, California Criminal Defense Law Blog
Don’t back these costly errors in your criminal case
Regardless of the type of crime you’re accused of committing, a criminal conviction can cause significant damage to your life. You could end up facing jail or prison time, financially ruinous fines, and harm to your character that negatively impacts everything from...
Drug possession charges and common defense options
Whether it was a traffic stop or another incident that subjected you to a search, it is important to understand you rights every step of the way. If the search resulted in a drug charge, you may immediately feel like you are stuck and must face the consequences...
What are my rights if I am stopped by police in California?
Getting stopped by the police can be an intimidating experience. Many people make the mistake of giving the police too much information or consenting to searches of their personal property. If you have been stopped by police, it is important to remember that you have...
Handling ‘he said/she said’ issues in domestic violence cases
A domestic violence accusation is something many people fear. One reason is that there are so many harmless or innocent situations that could result in domestic violence charges. A neighbor or bystander may overhear you and your spouse or partner having a heated...
Minimizing the reliability of the prosecution’s witnesses
When you’re accused of criminal wrongdoing, you have to aggressively defend yourself if you want to protect your future. After all, any kind of conviction can upend life as you know it, making it hard to reclaim the life that you once knew. One area of attack that you...
When is a DUI considered a felony in California?
In California, driving under the influence is typically classified as a misdemeanor. However, depending on the circumstances of your case, prosecutors may decide to charge you with a felony instead of a misdemeanor. Here a few possible situations when drunk driving...
Addressing an accusation of self-dealing
If you are in a position of trust and authority within an organization and are accused of self-dealing, you could face criminal penalties as well as reputational harm. There are defenses that may be available to you, however. Self-dealing Self-dealing applies when a...
Possible battery charges based on California domestic violence laws
When disagreements between partners or family members get heightened, the conflict may get out of hand. Often, when law enforcement in California is called to a domestic matter, one or more individuals could be placed under arrest with the presumption that they were...
When does theft become a felony in California?
If you are accused of theft in California, your charge could be treated as a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on the circumstances. The crime of theft is the unlawful taking of another person’s property without their consent. You must also intend to permanently...
Understanding the “collateral consequences” of a conviction
When California residents face a criminal charge, they understandably have one primary concern: protecting their freedom. From misdemeanor charges to the highest of felony cases, criminal charges can land people behind bars, sometimes for years. However, besides...