Criminal Defense - Page 10

"Charge bargaining" and "sentence bargaining" in the state of California refer to different types of plea bargains. Plea bargains are negotiations that you can make with the prosecution in exchange for a lesser sentence or a reduction in the severity of your charges. Before accepting any plea bargain, you’ll want to speak to a criminal defense lawyer to learn more about your options. Whether it’s charge bargaining or sentence bargaining,...

The California penal code can be a bit complicated at times. However, if you’re trying to figure out how California law differentiates grand theft from robbery, there is one main distinction between the two. Grand theft is when a person steals something of substantial value from someone without the threat or use of force. Robbery, on the other hand, is when a person steals something from someone with the threat...

Back in 1982, the state of California tried to ban the act of plea bargaining in response to critics who believed it should be outlawed. Proposition 8 was then passed, which was intended to prohibit plea bargaining in specific cases: Serious felonies, including those committed while in possession of a gun Violent sex crimes Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs Plea bargains were only to be accepted in...

The main reason why you should have a lawyer present with you if you are being questioned by police in the state of California is right there in the Miranda rights: "Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law." Note that, by law, if you are under arrest and the police are interrogating you without having first read you your Miranda rights, you can...

Most criminal cases in Los Angeles are settled by plea bargain. A plea bargain is an agreement made between you and the prosecutor wherein you agree to plead guilty to a charge against you, provided the prosecution offers you a deal in exchange.  A plea bargain deal can mean a reduced prison sentence (or none at all), a reduction in fees, or even the dismissal of the other charges against...

If you were charged with assault after being provoked or defending yourself, you may be wondering whether the charge will stick. You have a legal right to defend yourself from bodily harm without being charged with a crime. For example, if you felt unsafe or someone attacked you, you may have a valid defense against an assault charge. However, you could still face assault and battery charges even if someone...

The mere accusation of rape can ruin an innocent person’s life. Whether the accusation was made from maliciousness or simply misidentification, the fact remains that an innocent person is now on trial for a crime they did not commit. Like any criminal case, it is vital that an accused person find a criminal defense lawyer in Los Angeles that can represent them. Most Common Reasons for False Allegations For many people,...

Plea bargains are a common feature in many criminal defense cases in California. These deals require you to work with the prosecutor and to agree to your guilt in exchange for less severe charges. You could possibly be offered a plea bargain in any case. In fact, up to 90% of criminal cases are resolved with these deals. However, accepting a plea bargain may not be in your best interest....

Anyone under 18 in the state of California is considered a minor in the eyes of the law. Unfortunately, children are not exempt from getting in legal trouble. One of the most common ways juveniles get in trouble with the law is by getting into physical altercations. If a minor has been involved in a fight, they may be charged with assault, battery, or both. As a minor in California,...

If your child was charged with joyriding or grand theft auto, you're probably worried about the impacts that a conviction could have on their future. If convicted, your child could face serious penalties and a mark on their permanent record. Fortunately, an attorney from Simmrin Law Group can provide legal advice and fight to get your child's charges dropped. A Los Angeles theft crimes lawyer from our team can build...