Criminal

Burbank Court, A Lawyer Explains What Happens at an Arraignment

Thursday, March 31, 2011 by Matthew J. Ruff

In Burbank, the police are allowed by law to detain a suspect for up to 72 hours after the arrest. When the person is arrested on the weekend, he or she can be held for an additional day. Here is a hypothetical: a person is taken in on a Thursday before a holiday weekend, the person can spend up to four or five days before they will appear before a Burbank Court Judge. ... Read More

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Topic: Criminal Law

Burbank Criminal Defense Attorney and Burbank Crimes

Thursday, March 31, 2011 by Dmitry Gorin

The Burbank Criminal Defense Attorneys at Kestenbaum Eisner & Gorin, LLP represent people facing all sorts of challenges and crimes that would make the general public upset. However, whenever someone is charged with a crime, they are "innocent until proven guilty." While the general public and the media like to convict someone without the facts or a fair trial, our Burbank Criminal Defense Attorneys understand how difficult it can be for someone trying to prove their innocenc... Read More

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Topic: Criminal Law

Glendale Criminal Defense Attorneys and White Collar Crime

Thursday, March 31, 2011 by Dmitry Gorin

Few people may understand this, but even lawyers need a good Glendale Criminal Defense Attorney from time to time.... Read More

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Topic: Criminal Law

Van Nuys Criminal Defense Lawyers and Sex Crimes

Thursday, March 31, 2011 by Dmitry Gorin

One of the worst nightmares for parents, and a major challenges for a Van Nuys Criminal Defense Lawyer is a sex crime involving minors. When someone in authority is accused of sexually assaulting or molesting someone under the age of 18, it makes a case that much more complicated.... Read More

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Topic: Criminal Law

Do Domestic Violence Laws Include Dating Relationships?

Thursday, March 31, 2011 by Bill White

Under the Family Code in Texas, dating violence is the same as family violence, except that the victim and perpetrator are dating. A temporary restraining order can keep you out of your home or place of business—even before the court finds that you committed a crime. Also, your spouse can use a domestic violence claim against you in a divorce or custody proceeding.... Read More

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Topic: Criminal Law

When criminal restraining orders go too far

Wednesday, March 30, 2011 by Alanna D. Coopersmith

Limits on the criminal court's ability to issue stay away orders and other restraining orders.... Read More

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Topic: Criminal Law

Torrance Petty Theft Defense Attorney Explains the Law Of Shoplifting in California

Sunday, March 27, 2011 by Matthew J. Ruff

Crime is up in all states. In these tough economic times, property theft crimes go up and many otherwise good people find themselves charged with this life-changing criminal offense. Shoplifting, oftentimes referred to as petty theft is a misdemeanor status crime in California that occurs when someone steals or simply removes property offered for sale from a merchant.... Read More

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Topic: Theft

Restraining Orders and Protective Orders in Criminal Cases

Saturday, March 26, 2011 by Alanna D. Coopersmith

This blog describes a judge's authority to issue "stay away orders" and other protective orders in criminal cases.... Read More

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Topic: Criminal Law

IF YOU HAVE BEEN CHARGED WITH ANY CRIME IN PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA, READ THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE FROM ATTORNEY PALETTA:

Thursday, March 24, 2011 by Joseph Alexander Paletta

IF YOU HAVE BEEN CHARGED WITH ANY CRIME IN PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA, READ THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE FROM ATTORNEY PALETTA:

A criminal prosecution in Pennsylvania can be initiated by a literal arrest at the scene of an alleged crime, or by receipt through the mail of a "summons." Prosecutions commonly arise following the arrest on scene for alleged violations of the Pennsylvania Crimes Code which may include crimes against persons such as assault, crimes against property such as... Read More

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Topic: Criminal Law

Marketing Specialized Practice Areas: Drunk Driving

Thursday, March 24, 2011 by Glenn H. Morak

Increasing revenue is the general purpose of most commercial websites. For attorneys, revenue arrives in the form of increased business from clients. Lawyers offer specific services attuned to the needs, both personal and geographic, of a particular clientele.... Read More

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Topic: Criminal Law

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