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Radford & Rome LLP congratulates founding partner Willie Radford on being interviewed by 23ABC (KERO) reporter Madi Vollmer as a legal expert in a Bakersfield story examining whether teens accused in the Foods Co. shooting could face adult-court prosecution. See…
Under California Penal Code § 1320, a person who has been charged with or convicted of a crime and is released on their own recognizance (O.R.) commits a crime if they willfully fail to appear in court for the purpose of evading the process of the court.
One of the most serious sentence enhancements in California is for "GBI" which can add 3-6 years in prison on top of the underlying sentence. It also makes the underlying charge a strike offense.
In California, “hit and run” doesn’t just mean fleeing the scene of a crash to avoid responsibility. It includes any situation where a driver leaves the scene of an accident without identifying themselves or rendering aid, regardless of fault. Even if you weren’t responsible for causing the collision, leaving the scene can lead to criminal charges.
Reckless driving is defined as driving “in willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property.” Unlike a simple traffic violation, reckless driving is a misdemeanor crime
Penal Code §1385 allows a judge to dismiss a case, a count, or a sentencing enhancement if doing so is in the furtherance of justice. The statute was strengthened by recent reforms so that courts must give great weight to specific mitigating circumstances when deciding whether to dismiss an enhancement. The court must still consider public safety and place its reasons on the record.
California Penal Code §995 Motions to Set Aside the Information Challenging Defective Felony Prosecutions After the Preliminary Hearing A Penal Code §995 motion (commonly called a “995 motion”) is one of the most powerful pretrial tools available to the defense…
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.