LA's Best Criminal Defense Attorneys Serving all of Southern California
LA's Best Criminal Defense Attorneys Serving all of Southern California
When law enforcement oversteps these constitutional boundaries, defense attorneys can file a motion to suppress or motion to traverse—procedural tools that can exclude illegally obtained evidence or expose falsehoods in a warrant affidavit. These motions are some of the most powerful tools available to criminal defense attorneys in California.
California Penal Code §368 is the state’s primary law protecting elders and dependent adults from abuse, neglect, or exploitation. It criminalizes a wide range of behavior—from physical violence and emotional mistreatment to financial crimes and neglect by caregivers.
A charge for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) under California Vehicle Code §§23152(a) and 23152(b) is one of the most common—and most serious—criminal cases in California. A conviction can mean jail time, loss of your driver’s license, high fines, mandatory classes, and a permanent record.
If you’ve been arrested for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) in California, you’re facing some of the toughest penalties in the country—possible jail time, loss of your driver’s license, steep fines, and a permanent criminal record.
DUI License Suspension in California: What You Need to Know When you’re arrested for DUI in California, one of the most immediate consequences is action by the DMV, independent from the criminal case. Understanding how the DMV process works, what…
Under California Penal Code § 851.91, you can ask a court to seal your arrest record if the arrest did not result in a conviction or if the charges were later dismissed
Expungement under Penal Code § 1203.4 allows someone who was granted probation to petition the court to withdraw their plea (or set aside a verdict) and dismiss the conviction. Once granted, the record is sealed for many purposes, and the person is released from most—but not all—penalties or disabilities associated with the conviction.
Under California Penal Code § 18715, it is a felony to possess, explode, or intentionally detonate any destructive device or explosive in a public area. The law is designed to protect the public from harm and panic caused by explosives in locations where people gather, such as streets, buildings, or vehicles open to the public.
Under California Penal Code § 18720, it is a felony to knowingly possess substances or materials with the intent to make an explosive or destructive device (without a permit). This law targets individuals who are preparing or attempting to manufacture bombs, grenades, or other destructive devices, even if the device is never completed or detonated.
Under California Penal Code § 245(a)(1), assault with a deadly weapon occurs when someone commits an assault using an object or instrument that is capable of causing great bodily injury or death