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Navigating the California Criminal Court System

Last week I got a call from a client, we can call her Lisa. That’s not her name but we have this whole confidentiality and attorney client privilege thing going on so for purposes of this blog, she is just going to have to be Lisa. Anyway, Lisa just got out of the Orange County […]

Alternative Sentencing in California

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Avoiding jail is a goal of almost every client so alternative sentencing is always a popular topic. Due to family and work commitments a jail sentence can often involve losing more than just the time served. Alternative sentencing is not available in every case and every case is different but our office strives to find […]

Can I smoke weed on probation in California?

When you are charged with a crime, the District Attorney’s Office will often offer for you to take a plea, which means you admit to some crimes and agree to terms of punishment such as jail time and probation. Probation will generally be for a period of 3 years and carry with it numerous terms, […]

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Law Offices of Mark A. Gallagher

Whether it’s a DUI, domestic violence, suspended license, traffic tickets, or any other criminal matter, the Law Offices of Mark A. Gallagher can help. Schedule your FREE consultation below or call us at 800-797-8406. For more information, visit  www.socaldefenselawyers.com