Criminal Defense Info

Benefits of Changing the Prosecutor’s Point of View About Your Criminal Case

Dmitry G2021-06-23T01:08:25+00:00When it comes to criminal court trials, the most difficult and challenging thing is to convince the prosecution that you are not the man the prosecutor think you are. See, for the prosecution you are just another citizen, who broke the law in one way or another and who is now going through the system, awaiting for the appropriate punishment. Prosecutors handle thousands of cases every year, they are well used to dealing with various people and in the end just doing their job mechanically – you are yet another case number on their list. On contrary, for you the prosecutor is the person who will decide your fate and your future. After all, he or she may convince the judge and the jury that you are guilty and that you deserve everything that is coming your way. Facing the prosecution is far from being as straightforward as some people may...

How Important is the Pretrial Conference In a Criminal Court Process

Dmitry G2021-06-23T01:08:56+00:00If you or your loved ones entered a not guilty plea deal during an arraignment, the next thing you are going to be dealing with is a pretrial conference. During this conference you will have an opportunity to sit down with the prosecution in an effort to come up with a settlement. It is a very important step and one must approach it as such. With that said, if you or your loved ones were charged with a misdemeanor, you will be able to allow your attorney to represent you, meaning he or she can appear at the conference on your behalf. Of course, you can also be present and even try and make a point yourself, but it is probably not a good idea. See, in order to handle the prosecution, one must know the law and regulations and be skillful as well as experienced enough to convince prosecutors to...

Criminal Arraignment And The Importance Of Criminal Defense Attorney

Dmitry G2021-06-23T01:09:12+00:00Despite a very popular opinion, people, who are suspected in committing a crime, are not being charged right there and then, on their first court appearance. As the matter of fact, first appearance in court is referred to as an arraignment. Many people are wondering, whether they need a legal representative during this meeting or not. The simple answer to this question is yes – you undoubtedly need an attorney alongside you during the arraignment. First of all, you need to understand that during that very same arraignment you will be given a chance to enter in a plea bargain. You will have the opportunity to plead guilty, not guilty or no contest. Pleading guilty means that you pretty much confess to the crime and will be sentenced immediately, right there on the spot. Pleading not guilty will mean that you are not agreeing with the possible charges and will fight...

Identity Theft charges: Important Factors Considered By The Court

Dmitry G2021-06-23T01:09:36+00:00Very few of us are using cash and the vast majority of consumers prefer to use credit or debit card. Sure enough, this attracted many criminals, who are eager to steal your identity and, through stealing your credit card information, are wasting your money on things that they desire. Identity theft (PENAL CODE SECTION 528-539) cases are becoming more and more common these days. When it comes to charging and identity thief, the judge and the prosecution are going to consider two main factors that will eventually determine the overall extent of the sentence. The first factor is how much money the thief used and for what purposes. A simple example – if a desperate parent resorts to identity theft to feed his child and spend a little over $50 in the process, consequences are going to be much milder than if a person is going to withdraw a couple of...

Key Factors That May Lead To Juvenile Criminal Cases

Dmitry G2021-06-23T01:09:56+00:00With the deep understanding of the country’s juvenile justice system, Los Angeles criminal defense attorney specialists attempt to explain what may lead to a juvenile criminal case and why parents should be aware of these factors. For any parent, it will be difficult to accept the fact that their child is facing a criminal case under the juvenile law of the state. The fact could be bitter and disheartening, but forgetting everything, one needs to contact a defense attorney as early as possible. Los Angeles based criminal specialists stresses upon the need of an experienced lawyer to handle a juvenile criminal case and points out possible factors that may lead to a juvenile crime. The objective is to educate parents and seek their proactive approach to refrain their child from getting involved in such crime. According to the attorney of the firm, juvenile crimes are taken differently by the court from crimes committed...

Criminal Attorney Reveals Why Clients Should Be Honest

Dmitry G2021-06-23T01:10:07+00:00Los Angeles criminal defense lawyer specialists firm publishes an article on their blog revealing the importance of being honest with lawyers to get the best legal help. Anyone accused of committing a crime should be honest with the lawyer. Criminal Defense Experts maintain that honesty is the best policy, as far as one needs the best legal solution from a lawyer. According to him, when someone reveals everything about the crime or criminal charges, a good lawyer could be in a suitable position to create a strong defense strategy. However, a lawyer should maintain the confidentiality of his/her clients at the same time. Attorney Burns heads the Criminal Defense Experts and the objective of the article is to educate people about the importance of getting a good lawyer for anyone to protect their legal rights. In the article, he maintains that one should not afraid to reveal the truth before the lawyer. Moreover, any...

Los Angeles Criminal Experts Present Specialized Defense Services

Dmitry G2021-06-23T01:11:17+00:00Los Angeles criminal attorney law firm offers the services of specialized defense lawyers to represent clients in different criminal cases. It mainly deals with Los Angeles cases. People often feel helpless when they are booked with false criminal charges by the police. The situation gets worse when they are unable to put forward their cases in the court due to lack of solid legal support. As a result, such people either languish in jail or awarded heavy penal punishment by the court. There comes the importance of private legal firms for providing such persons with adequate legal support to acquit them from different criminal charges. Los Angeles Criminal Experts Firm is one such organization that offers the services of top Los Angeles criminal lawyer to obtain favorable verdicts for the clients. The firm has the required experience of handling different types of cases ranging from murder, rape, domestic violence, DUI, theft and many more....

Learn More About Criminal Charges And Their Effect On Your Permanent Record

Dmitry G2021-06-23T01:11:56+00:00Numerous people, who were charged for some kind of offense, are often trying to learn when the criminal charges will be displayed in their permanent records. It is a very important question, seeing how influential the permanent records may really be. After all, having criminal charges in your permanent records may have a detrimental effect on your day to day living. First of all, it is going to be very difficult to find a worthy job, seeing how most employers will not be very eager to hire a person with criminal past. Furthermore, if you already have a job, you may well be fired and lose the money along the way. In addition, if you are trying to apply for a college or another educational institution, you will find it difficult with criminal charges in your records. Moreover, if you are already in college or university, you may be expelled...

Various Types Of Theft Crimes And How To Deal With Them

Dmitry G2021-06-23T01:13:01+00:00Thanks to the efforts of mass media and Hollywood motion pictures, most people have a very broad understanding of the theft notion. Most of us do not realize, however, that theft is not as simple as stealing something. There are many categories of theft charges – some of them are misdemeanors while others are considered felonies, which have a significant impact on the sentence in general. For instance, some people are charged for theft if they took other individuals’ personal belongings or perhaps because they refuse to return some of the entrusted belonging to other people. There is also a notion of identity theft, meaning that a person is using other person’s ID or credit cards for his own purposes. Such people often misrepresent themselves to the authorities, which is also a serious crime that may add to the sentence in general. In addition, embezzlement is also a form of thievery. Embezzlement...

What a Violating Criminal Case Probation Really Means

Dmitry G2021-06-23T01:15:08+00:00If an individual is being charged with a criminal case, there is always a chance that the judge is going to order probation. There is a genuine myriad of criminal case types and some of those imply probation. One way or the other, probation, although not the most convenient sentence, is a far better option than some of the standard sentences that may even include prison time. With that said, there are two types of probation a criminal court can order – informal probation and formal probation. If a person committed a misdemeanor offense, chances are, he will be sentenced to informal probation. Petty theft will imply informal probation, which means that the offender will be unsupervised. However, if we are talking about felonies, such as hit and run, formal probation comes into play. This is when the offender will need to check up with his probation officer. Furthermore, this type...