Orange County Criminal Lawyer Blog

There are a lot of choices.  Google “Criminal Defense Attorney, Orange County,” and there are attorney after attorney, with web pages and reviews.  But how do you know which one to pick?   What everyone person who is accused of a crime deserve someone who is competent, smart, and knows the law.  That’s a given. …

Common Sephora Theft Stories in Court I’ve seen a lot of petty thefts from Sephora end up in court.  Makeup, perfume, face creams, taken from Sephora, stashed into a purse, pocket, or bag.  The person who took the merchandise is caught, and then prosecuted by the district attorney’s office.  Most of the time too, the…

An Orange County Certificate of Rehabilitation Attorney is not just a legal representative; they are your advocate, guide, and best chance at securing a future free from the constraints of being considered a criminal.  Living in Orange County with a criminal record, particular one where you went to prison and you are not eligible for…

What crimes trigger sex registration under Penal Code 290  Sex offender status associates with almost all sex crimes.  Here is a list of crimes that trigger sex registration:  Kidnapping with intent to commit a sex offense or rape Assault with intent to commit a sex offense  Human trafficking  Sexual battery  Rape Rape with an unconscious…

What is rape?   Rape is a type of sexual assault PC § 261(a).  It is when there is non-consensual sexual activity or sexual intercourse that is forced upon another person, who does not consent.  Rape can be accomplished by force, violence, intimidation, injury, or threat.   The People of the State of California will…

How a Hit & Run can begin – a Story (Facts are made up to illustrate what can happen for a Hit & Run) He’s 20 years old.  Attends UCLA.  Pre-med.  It is December 2021, and he is driving his parent’s car.  He is visiting home during Christmas Break.  His past finals are on his…

People who are convicted of certain sex crimes will have to register as a sex offender in California (Penal Code 290).  Registering as a sex offender negatively impacts one’s life.  Being a sex registrant effects one’s residency, restricts one’s employment, one can lose child custody, and there can be prejudice. Prior to 2021, no matter…

Identity as a victim of sexual violence is hard.  But, internalizing as a victim of sexual violence and then being accused of sexual violence can be even harder.  If you are accused/charged for a sex crime, and experienced childhood trauma/have a mental illness as listed below, AB 124 may be beneficial when negotiating a plea…

She came in fear.  The night before, she was arrested for domestic violence for pushing her boyfriend away from her.  She had to spend money to bond out.  The district attorney filed a Complaint against her for domestic violence, a violation of Penal Code 243(e)(1).  She had an upcoming court date.   You see, though,…

Let’s say you are arrested 10 years ago, but are never convicted of that crime. For example, you are charged with simple battery, a violation of Penal Code 242, but the District Attorney never filed the case/filed a complaint against you, and eventually dismissed the case against you. That is great, but you still have…