Support letters come into play around the time of sentencing. The purpose of support letters is to give the judge a different perspective from that which has been learned from the trial. At this point, the judge has heard the evidence, a judgment has been rendered, and your Irvine criminal…
This week Marston Heffner, son of the Playboy founder Hue Heffner, was accused by girlfriend Claire Sinclair of domestic violence. At first calling her parents (who then called the police) the former Playmate of the year claimed that he “punched and kicked” her in their Pasadena apartment. While unofficial pictures…
Drivers in Newport Beach may want to stay off of Newport Boulevard tonight, where traffic is bound to back up and waits could be up to an hour or more. The Newport Beach Police Department will be conducting a sobriety or DUI check point on Newport (northbound) at Finley Avenue…
A football coach at Santa Margarita Catholic High School has been arrested for possession of narcotics. The coach was detained for possessing a “powdery white substance” , suspected to be cocaine. The substance was found in a search of his vehicle by the Orange County Sheriff’s Department. The coach was…
If you ever watched a legal drama, you know that your Irvinecriminal defense attorney will be spending hours figuring out the best opening statement for your trial. After all, opening statements can be pivotal. They can set the tone – and the stage – for the rest of the prosecution.…
An Irvine criminal defense lawyer can advise you, specific to your case, regarding the likelihood of obtaining the names of witnesses. Obtaining the identity of witnesses depends on the criminal rules of the jurisdiction where the case is being heard. In some jurisdictions, obtaining the names of witnesses lies in…
Grand juries are skewed against defendants. Often, the jurors merely rubber stamp a prosecutor’s decision to file charges. Moreover, defense attorneys never find out what the exact vote count is; instead, they are merely told that their defendant is either charged or not. YourIrvinecriminal attorney has her work cut out…
Prior to Miranda v. Arizona, in order to determine whether or not a confession was coerced such that it would be considered to have been given involuntary in violation of the 14thAmendment Due Process Clause, the courts would look at the totality of the circumstances. However, it should be noted…
After an individual is arrested for allegedly committing a crime, certain legal proceedings will take place. Although the presence of an attorney is not required, it is in your best interest to obtain the assistance of a knowledgeable criminal attorney who will properly represent you and answer any questions you…
Most people never want to hear the words “you have the right to remain silent.” Rather than concentrating on the notification of an important Constitutional right, most people will immediately recognize that they are being arrested. If you or a loved one are arrested, there are specific issues you need…