Los Angeles Criminal Defense Blog
How Insider Trading Accusations Can Be Effectively Contested
One of the main priorities of the federal Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is to investigate insider trading. Allegations of insider trading can have severe criminal and civil repercussions. Federal courts impose strict penalties, including steep fines and prison terms. A criminal conviction may also lead to civil litigation.
An Overview of California’s Consent Laws
Consent plays a critical role in specific legal contexts. These include the determination of certain sex crimes, such as sexual assault and statutory rape. The informed consent doctrine is key in determining whether a healthcare provider has acted negligently. Consent can also be a factor in Fourth Amendment rights, intoxication, and other legal issues.
Unmasking Unemployment Insurance Fraud: Common Penalties and Defenses
In recent years California has experienced a rise in unemployment insurance fraud—a crime with severe penalties for those convicted of the offense. This blog delves into the scope of unemployment insurance and the deceptive practices involved in fraudulent claims.
What Constitutes a Deadly Weapon in California Assaults?
The crime of assault is a misdemeanor under California law. However, assault with a deadly weapon is considered a felony under California Penal Code § 245. Because the penalties for felonies are more severe than misdemeanors, understanding what qualifies as a “deadly weapon” is vital to mounting an effective criminal defense strategy.
How to Navigate California’s Criminal Appeals Process
Criminal appeals play a crucial role in the justice system, providing an avenue for individuals convicted of a crime to challenge the outcome of their case. Understanding the appeals process in California is essential for those who believe they have grounds for an appeal and wish to seek a fair resolution.
If You Discovered There Is a Warrant Out for Your Arrest
It can be devastating to find out that a warrant has been issued for your arrest. Whether you were tipped off by a phone call, notified through a background check, or discovered it through other means, it’s essential to respond quickly and seek the help of an attorney.
How Drug Quantities Affect Your Charges
If you are arrested for possession of a controlled substance, the quantity of the drug can affect the potential penalties you face in a conviction. While possessing a small amount of certain substances may be a misdemeanor offense, having a larger quantity in your possession can elevate the charge to a felony. After any drug arrest, it is in your best interests to consult with an experienced Los Angeles drug crime defense attorney.
Can Felonies Be Expunged?
The law on expungement was designed to help people who deserve it to get a fresh start. Expungement is a legal procedure that takes a criminal conviction off the record. It removes the guilty plea or verdict and changes the disposition of the case from conviction to dismissal. A felony on your record can have a significant impact on your future prospects. Speak with an experienced Los Angeles criminal defense attorney about the possibility of expungement. It could help you clear your name and move forward with your life.
How California Penal Code § 135 PC Works
California Penal Code 135. A person who, knowing that any book, paper, record, instrument in writing, digital image, video recording owned by another, or matter or thing, is about to be produced in evidence upon a trial, inquiry, or investigation, authorized by law, willfully destroys, erases, or conceals the same, with the intent to prevent it or its content from being produced is guilty of a misdemeanor.
DUIs with Kids in the Car
California has strict penalties for driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol. And there are several factors that may result in increased penalties, including the number of previous DUI offenses, unsafe driving, accidents, and if anyone was harmed or killed in a collision. The age of your passengers is a major factor that impacts the penalties you may be facing. If you are arrested for DUI and any of your passengers are below 18 years old, you could be facing real jail time. Judges and prosecutors take a harsh view of defendants who put children at risk. And prosecutors…
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