Criminal Defense - Page 19

If you're reading up on plea bargains, chances are, either you or a loved one has been arrested, and the prosecutor from the local District Attorney's office is pressuring you to accept a deal. Simply put, a plea bargain is when the DA's office offers to reduce the charges against you if you plead guilty and forgo a trial. For example, say you're charged with murder. The District Attorney might...

The main difference between self-defense and negligent discharge of a firearm is that with self-defense, you reasonably believed that someone was going to kill you or cause serious injury to you or a family member, while with negligent discharge of a firearm, you did not.  The charge of negligent discharge of a firearm generally comes into play when there is no fear for your life. Yet you pulled the trigger...

Some people in California are eligible to request expungement after a criminal conviction. Generally, individuals are eligible for an expungement if they completed all the terms of their probation and did not spend time in prison. However, there are a number of complicating factors that determine whether or not you can request an expungement. Basic Rules for Requesting an Expungement in California The court system allows some individuals to request...

Generally, it takes several months to complete an expungement case here in California. However, this period of time only starts after you are allowed to request an expungement. You can’t request an expungement until after you are finished with your probation. You can get more detailed information about the timeframe to handle an expungement by reading this article. Review the factors that determine how long an expungement may take right...

An expungement allows an individual to officially change a guilty plea to a not-guilty plea in the state of California. Generally, expungements apply to convictions for certain criminal charges in Los Angeles. You can usually seek an expungement if you are convicted of a misdemeanor offense in our area, though the court can also expunge some felonies. Find out more about the charges and convictions that are eligible for an...

Third-degree assault is generally considered the least severe form of assault. Many areas define third-degree as recklessly inflicting fear of an injury on another person. Assault refers to the crime of attempting to touch another person in an offensive or harmful way. Note that, in California, you do not actually have to touch someone else to face these charges. Additionally, some states use different “degrees” of assault. Let's examine what...

When it comes to understanding the complex intersection between minors and alcohol in California, it’s common to question if a minor can be in a car with alcohol. While there are cases where minors can be in a car with alcohol, the state's regulations do not always permit this activity. Simmrin Law Group has Los Angeles criminal defense lawyers ready to explain more. Let's delve into the intricacies of California law....

The difference between burglary vs robbery is that burglary involves unlawful entry to commit a crime, while robbery requires taking property through force or threats. Understanding what is the difference between theft, robbery, and burglary is essential, as each charge involves distinct criminal actions and consequences. With the legal support of a Los Angeles criminal defense lawyer, you can learn more about each of these charges. When you call our...