Newport Beach, California Criminal Defense Law Blog
More information on flying with marijuana products
Readers may know that flying with marijuana products is not a good idea, even though you likely will not be arrested. We discussed this topic in a prior popular post. However, there are some additional questions that were not answered in that post, which we will...
Trying to determine if you should challenge a search warrant
Search warrants are a part of many criminal cases in California. From drug offenses to property crimes, white collar crimes and even homicide cases—each year, there are probably thousands or more search warrants drafted and approved by judicial officers. Search...
Guilty plea reduces sentence for father charged with child abuse
Child abuse triggers an instinctive response, especially for parents. When those inherently entrusted by biology and law to ensure a child’s safety allegedly go beyond the accepted practices, many wonder what could underlie such action. A father who pled guilty to...
Some prosecutors work to address wage theft in California
Employers in California must follow the laws regarding employee pay. If they try to skirt these laws in order to keep money for themselves, they could be charged with wage theft. What is wage theft in California? Grand theft of wages is a white-collar felony crime in...
Disputing Breathalyzer results
Some criminal defense attorneys will advise drivers under suspicion of a DUI to refuse to submit to a Breathalyzer test. The reason for this is that many prosecutors base a significant part of their DUI case on the results of this test. If the test results indicate...
What happens if I have marijuana taken by the TSA?
The Biden administration recently announced it was pardoning people convicted of simple marijuana possession. It is currently examining whether marijuana should remain an illegal Schedule I substance. Our state and nation have evolved on the legality and morality of...
Rap lyrics restricted in criminal cases
Artistic expressions can be used as evidence against defendants in some criminal cases in California. But a new law in the state restricts the use of rap lyrics and other forms of expression against their composing artists in court. Decriminalizing Artistic Expression...
Orange County man faces hate crime charges over attacks on women
There's nothing new about single people complaining about dating, but in recent years, some young men have taken this to extremes. So-called incels (for "involuntary celibates") have gathered online to complain about their lack of success with women, egging each other...
Can drug treatment programs reduce the number of reoffenders?
What impacts the likelihood that a drug offender will commit further drug crimes once released from prison? One answer may lie in the treatment they receive following their release. Government report examines rearrest rates of certain drug offenders The U.S....
Defending yourself against a domestic violence charge
A domestic violence charge can completely destroy your life. In addition to the potential criminal penalties you face, such as fines or jail time, being branded an abuser can forever damage your reputation, ruin your career and strain your relationships with friends...