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Temecula and Murrieta Burglary Lawyer
Decades ago, a person could be found guilty of burglary only if he broke into a house at night. Over time, the definition of burglary has been codified in Penal Code section 459 and has greatly expanded what conduct it covers. Today, under California law, the offense of burglary is committed when a person enters…
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Deliberations Begin in Sex Crime Case Against Former Firefighter
Sex crimes, and allegations of sex crimes, are always taken very seriously by law enforcement and prosecuting attorneys. This is because sex crimes involve the act of performing improper, lewd, or unwanted sexual acts on an individual (sometimes a minor), and are often done in a forceful manner. Anyone convicted of sex crimes in Murrieta…
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FBI Cracks Down on White Collar Crimes and Corporate Fraud
Over the last five years or so, the FBI has been making an aggressive stand against white collar criminals and those involved in corporate fraud. In fact the White-Collar Crime Program (WCCP) and the Criminal Investigative Division (CID) list corporate fraud as one of their top priorities. Although not every white collar crime case becomes…
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Penal Code section 422(a) – Criminal Threats (Formerly Known as “Terrorist Threats”) Defense Attorney, Temecula, Murrieta, Lake Elsinore, Hemet, Corona, Winchester, Riverside
The starting point in preparing for a defense against any criminal charge begins with the language of the statute with which you’re being charged. Here, according to California Penal Code section 422(a), it is a misdemeanor or a felony to: (1) willfully threaten to commit a crime which will result in death or great bodily…
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Felony Assault with a Car Results In Permanent Revocation of Driver’s License
Did you know that according to California Vehicle Code section 13351.5, the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is required to permanently revoke the driver’s license of one who is convicted of a felony violation of Penal Code section 245 ( assault with a deadly weapon) when a vehicle is found by the court to constitute…
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Speed Contest – Exhibition of Speed | Temecula, Murrieta, Lake Elsinore, Hemet, Corona, Winchester, Riverside
According to Vehicle Code section 23109, it is unlawful to engage in a speed contest, or to aid or abet a contest. A speed contest is defined as a “motor vehicle race against another vehicle, clock, or other timing device.” Similarly, it is unlawful to engage in an exhibition of speed on a highway. Although…
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Gross Vehicular Manslaughter While Intoxicated Defense Attorney For Temecula, Murrieta, Lake Elsinore, Hemet, Corona, Winchester or Riverside
Suppose that one evening, after drinking heavily at a local bar, you and a friend get into your car to drive him home. You’re speeding and texting as you swerve from your lane and rear-end a parked car. Your friend is killed. Subsequently, the prosecutor charges you with gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, in violation…
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Lewd Acts Defense Attorney :: Temecula, Murrieta, Lake Elsinore, Hemet, Corona, Winchester, Riverside
According to California Penal Code section 288(a), it is a felony for a person to willfully commit a lewd or lascivious act with a child under the age of 14. A violation of this section is taken very seriously and if convicted, it is punishable by imprisonment in the state prison for up to 8…
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Hit-and-Run Accident Resulting In Death or Injury | Temecula, Murrieta, Lake Elsinore, Hemet, Corona, Winchester, Riverside
Hit-and-Run Accident Resulting In Death or Injury The main purpose behind the “hit-and-run” laws is something which you would expect: to make it illegal for all drivers, whether negligent or not, from leaving scene of an accident where an injured person is in danger for lack of medical treatment. According to California Vehicle Code sections…
