Carrying a Loaded Firearm in Public | California Penal Code 25850 PC
March 11, 2017
Codified under Penal Code 25850 pc, carrying a loaded firearm in public is a wobbler allowing the District Attorney to charge someone with either a…
Read MoreFederal versus State Criminal Charges
March 11, 2017
California state court and federal court are different jurisdictions. Consequently, different laws and procedure to apply. Not all criminal defense lawyers are familiar with both…
Read MoreContact Information | Orange County District Attorney’s Office
March 11, 2017
The Orange County District Attorney’s Office files criminal cases all throughout Orange County. This prosecuting agency files both felony and misdemeanor cases. The offices are…
Read MoreOrange County Superior Court | Courthouse Information
March 11, 2017
Orange County is comprised of four courthouses that preside over criminal cases occurring throughout the county. These courthouses hear cases ranging from theft, DUI, to…
Read MoreSearch Warrants
March 11, 2017
A search warrant is an order from a judge or magistrate allowing law enforcement to conduct a search of a suspect’s personal property. A search…
Read MoreMotion to Set Aside the Information | PC 995
March 11, 2017
A motion to set aside the information, also known as a “995 Motion”, aims to dismiss the information when the evidence was insufficient to meet…
Read MoreCalifornia “Great Bodily Injury” Enhancement | PC 12022.7
March 11, 2017
In California, sentencing enhancements apply to felony offenses only. If the underlying felony resulted in the purported victim(s) suffering great bodily injury, then the District…
Read MoreExplanation of a California “Violent Felony” | PC 667.5(c)
March 11, 2017
In California, contrary to popular belief, not all felony offenses are “strikes”. California categorizes strike offenses into two categories: serious felonies and violent felonies. A…
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