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Domestic Violence
California is among the states leading in enforcing domestic violence laws in an effort to curb this widespread issue. California’s legal system is structured to aggressively prosecute domestic violence allegations, placing defendants at an immediate disadvantage without a strategic defense. Thus, you want to hire a highly qualified and knowledgeable domestic violence lawyer right after…
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Sex Crimes
Being accused of a sex crime is a severe crisis that may jeopardize your freedom, career, and family. Every person, irrespective of background or profession, is subject to intense scrutiny if accused of a sex crime. The Los Angeles legal system tends to lean towards prosecution rather than the presumption of innocence. A conviction may…
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Drug Crimes
A conviction for a drug crime in Los Angeles can result in severe penalties, including a lengthy prison sentence and a hefty court fine. Other severe consequences follow, including a criminal record and enhanced penalties in cases involving aggravating factors. Even a simple drug charge can result in life-changing penalties. However, a qualified criminal attorney…
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Assault & Battery
The charges of assault and battery are grave crimes as stipulated under California Penal Code 240 and 242. These statutes include trying to inflict violent harm and causing unlawful force on another individual. Even though the charges are similar, each one has specific legal requirements that should be proven. Such cases can be complicated because…
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Lorem Ipsum 1
What is Lorem Ipsum? Lorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of the printing and typesetting industry. Lorem Ipsum has been the industry’s standard dummy text ever since the 1500s, when an unknown printer took a galley of type and scrambled it to make a type specimen book. It has survived not only five centuries, but also…
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Sentencing
Even if you are convicted, a devoted lawyer will continue working to help you receive the most favorable outcome. They can submit evidence and assert a lighter sentence, which can lead to a reduced incarceration period, court supervision, lower fines, or other lenient alternatives. If the jury found you not guilty or you received court…
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Court trial
Should your case go to trial, the burden of demonstrating that you are guilty lies with the prosecutor. During the trial, your lawyer will develop the most compelling arguments in your favor. If the prosecution cannot demonstrate its case, the jury will find you not guilty. But if it proves its case, you will be…
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Discovery
After the arraignment, the discovery process follows. This is where the D.A. gives the defense the evidence it has collected in developing its case against you and vice versa. The evidence is intended to support the criminal charges and might include witness statements, police reports, photos, and videos. An experienced attorney can scrutinize these materials…
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Arraignment and bail
After charges are filed, you will be arraigned in court, where you will enter a plea. You are entitled to seek a lawyer’s advice before you take a plea. Based on how you plead, the judge will then decide whether you should post bail and secure your pretrial release. Navigating the bail process can be…
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Arrest and criminal charges
After the police officer completes investigations, they may arrest you if they trust there is sufficient evidence to link you to an offense. When you are arrested, the officer should read you your Miranda rights. One of these rights is the right to a lawyer. An attorney is essential to safeguarding your rights before and…