Criminal Law Blog

Long Beach CA has a reputation for stern enforcement of crime.  A criminal suspect arrested for a criminal offense within the jurisdiction are taken and booked at the Long Beach Police Department unless the offense took place in an oulying area:  if the arrest took place in San Pedro CA or anywhere within the city of Los Angeles the individual will be booked at the LAPD station, usually LAPD Harbor division or 77th Street;  if the crime occurred in Signal Hill then... Read More

Many individuals have old bench warrants in their past, haunting them, causing undue worry and stress.  These arrest warrants can surface at the most unexpected moment, resulting in arrest and embarrassment.  A Long Beach Bench Warrant Recall Attorney can help.  A Lawyer can get into court and have the warrant recalled and quashed.... Read More

Many revisions have been made in the California Criminal Laws.  Though there are many, today we will focus on the changes to the code as it relates to elevating a petty theft from a misdemeanor to a felony.  It used to be, according to one local Torrance Criminal Defense Attorney , that a person could be charged with a felony if they stole something as small as one dollar and they had a prior petty theft on their record.  Seemingly draconian, the legislature changed... Read More

Should a police officer be deened a more credible witness than a civilian?  This is a common question asked of prospective jurors in criminal trials.  The recent shooting incident in which a Los Angeles Cop lied about being shot is on the minds of everyone in the criminal justice system.  According to one Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney , this incident is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the public being exposed to the fact that cops are human beings, they are as... Read More

When searching for a criminal defense attorney the time can be very worrisome and stressful.  Consumers are typically at a major disadvantage when looking for a lawyer in a criminal or DUI case due to a major inadequacy in resources.   If you are seeking to Hire a Criminal Defense Attorney you should do your homework and meet personally with many lawyers. ... Read More

At the base of the grapevine in southern Kern County lies a sleepy little farm town that no one would likely ever hear about unless they were caught speeding or arrested on the 99 freeway.  The town is in the center of carrot fields and probably has more cows than humans on most days, unless traffic Court is in session.  It is not uncommon to see dozens of CHP officers in the Court on any given afternoon when the traffic trials are heard according to one ... Read More

For many years the city of Rancho Palos Verdes, a sleepy bedroom community of Los Angeles, has used the services of the Los Angeles County Sheriffs department for police patrol and law enforcement.  Many inside the coastal community however believe that the time has come for the city to step up and form its very own police department, particularly in light of the increased number of criminal cases seen in the area such as DUI and domestic violence.... Read More

With the ushering in of 2011 comes many new laws and implementation of those laws by local prosecutors and District Attorneys.  Among the most widely heralded is the new law that changes the simple possession of marijuana from a criminal misdemeanor to a simple infraction.  This new law will significantly alter the case loads of many Courts that deal with low level crimes says one Torrance Criminal Defense Attorney .  The fact is that possession of pot is fast becoming an offense... Read More

The Torrance Police department will be increasing the number of checkpoints over the new tear holiday and that trend will continue into the new year according to on Torrance Attorney that has the inside track on the comings and goings of police enforcement in the city of Torrance, so stay on the lookout and be mindful of cones and flashing lights if you have been drinking and want to avoid being arrested.... Read More

In an age where many believe that customere service no longer exists and that most professions act aanything but professionally, there is one exception.  A group of Kern County Criminal Defense Attorneys are raising the bar and setting new standards for the defense of thier clientele.  Their Committment to Excellence has gotten the attention of many in the legal profession because attorneys have obtained an exceptionally bad reputation in the last couple of decades due to allegations o... Read More