Will getting my new case dismissed make my probation violation go away?
I practice criminal defense in Los Angeles, Orange County, and everywhere else in Southern California. Â Like a true Sureno, I handle everything south of Bako. Â A question that comes up quite is bit deals with clients facing a probation violation in connection with a new case. Â Â The most common scenario involves […]
How much will my ticket cost if I hire a Los Angeles traffic ticket lawyer?
Is it worth the money to hire a Los Angeles Traffic Ticket Lawyer? Â This is a question I get asked everyday in my office. Â Some people will call and beat around the bush, others get right down to the point and just ask. Â If my LA traffic ticket costs $500, why would I pay […]
Celebrities and Special Court Treatment
Celebrities and Special Court Treatment If you have been following the court trials of the rich and famous over the past couple of years, you may feel that being a celebrity allows a defendant special treatment because of their status in popular culture. Often times, media reports suggest that because of a defendants perceived […]
Resisting, Delaying or Obstructing Officer under Penal Code 148(a)(1)
California Penal Code section 148.  (a) (1) says in relevant part that every person who willfully resists, delays, or obstructs any public officer, peace officer, or an emergency medical technician, in the discharge or attempt to discharge any duty of his or her office or employment, shall be punished by a fine not exceeding one thousand […]
Stuck with a straight felony, I don’t think so. You may have a “stealth wobbler” on your hands.
Do you have a case where you are stuck with a straight felony? Check again, you may have a “stealth wobbler” on your hands. We all know of Penal Code 17(b) reducing wobblers from felonies to misdemeanors, but many people don’t know about Penal Code 18(b), introducing the “stealth wobbler.” Now, if you would have […]
