The crime of kidnapping of any type for any reason is a very serious offense and is punishable on different levels, by varying degrees in different states. Most of us are now familiar with the case of Ariel Castro who kidnapped 3 young women in Cleveland, Ohio and held them captive under torturous conditions for…
Have you ever made a threat to someone’s life, safety, or well being with no intention to follow through with action? You know, the type of threat you mindlessly mumble when someone cuts you off in traffic or your boss criticizes a project that took you extra two weeks to complete. These innocent threats are…
Marijuana possession in California has become a complicated situation no thanks to the Health & Safety Code 11359 law that applies to an intent to sell marijuana. While possessing less than 28.5 grams of concentrated marijuana in California is still a misdemeanor, the criminal charges for possession of non-concentrated marijuana have been reduced considerably from…
Temecula, Murrieta, Hemet & Riverside County Juvenile Law Attorney If your minor child was recently charged with shoplifting, assault and battery, possession of alcohol, or another misdemeanor crime, you may be questioning whether you really need to hire a criminal attorney. If your child was quickly released to your custody, then you may reason that…
Temecula, Murrieta and Hemet Arson Defense Attorney In the past it was difficult to determine if a fire had occurred because of accidental causes or because of arson. Experts would look at things like burn patterns, marks on the walls and widows. Certain types of cracks in the window glass and more were considered ways…
Being charged with transportation of narcotics is often misunderstood by defendants. The California Jury Instructions (CALCRIM) for Health and Safety Code §11379 indicates that a person transports something if he or she carries or moves it from one place to another, even if the distance is short. People most often associate transportation of drugs as…
If you have recently been issued a citation for reckless driving in Riverside County, it’s important to know your rights and the facts of the case before appearing in court. Being found guilty of this offense is a misdemeanor that could yield fines up to $2000, increase your insurance premiums, revoke the status of your…
A standard probation check has landed two people in jail when it was found they were manufacturing hash in a Murrieta home. They have been booked on drug possession and felony weapons charges. On Friday, July 5, 2013, officers arrived at the home in question and caught one of the suspects attempting to escape from…
According to The Press-Enterprise, a date recently ended with the arrest of 56-year-old Terry F., of Murrieta, on suspicion ofkidnapping, robbery, and false imprisonment. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department reported that a woman contacted the Wildomar Police Department at about 12:30 am on June 14, 2013, and stated that she had just met Terry F….
A lot of people think their lives and freedoms are over when they’re pulled over and given a blood alcohol test. It is true that these Driving Under the Influence (DUI) charges are very serious, but if you are facing them, never throw in the towel. Instead, make sure that you hire a lawyer who…
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