Abortion giant Planned Parenthood is waging a relentless campaign to bankrupt our client Sandra Merritt and put her behind bars.

You won’t be surprised to learn that California Attorney General Xavier Becerra welcomes the intervention of Planned Parenthood. He is a hired gun for Planned Parenthood, which has showered him with campaign cash. Becerra is prosecuting Sandra on 15 criminal felony counts. If convicted, Sandra faces huge fines and years behind bars. Sandra’s alleged “crime” is going undercover to…

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What is “Agreeing to Prostitution”? Temecula, Murrieta, Lake Elsinore Criminal Law Office of Nicolai Cocis

Solicitation of prostitution is easily defined as asking someone to engage in a sexual act or lewd conduct in exchange for money or some other form of compensation. However, solicitation is just one crime that is covered by California’s penal code. It is also illegal to engage in prostitution, i.e. to perform a sexual or…

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How Serious is a Vandalism Charge? Temecula, Murrieta, Menifee, Riverside County Law Office of Nic Cocis

According to California’s vandalism and graffiti law, Penal Code 594, it is a crime for any adult or minor to intentionally deface, damage or destroy someone else’s property. That statement of the law is pretty straight forward. However, the tricky part about the law is how vandalism is applied in the real world. For example,…

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Los Angeles Fashion Executives Sentenced In Money Laundering Case :: Temecula, Murrieta, Riverside County Criminal Defense Law Office

Earlier last month, two brothers who owned a textile company in Los Angeles were sentenced to prison terms of 18 months for one brother and 2 years for the other. The brothers were found guilty of laundering $370,000 through their company for a drug cartel. The “cartel” was actually part of an undercover sting operation…

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Worker’s Compensation Fraud Charges Require An Experienced and Tough Defense Attorney :: Temecula, Murrieta, Lake Elsinore, Menifee :: Law Office of Nic Cocis

Worker’s Compensation fraud is among the most contentious legal battles in today’s courtrooms because the stakes are high. A conviction can leave you with a felony charge on your record, face the potential of jailtime, and it could affect your chances of getting a job in the future. Besides the inability to work, it could…

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Firearm Offenses in California :: Menifee, Temecula, Murrieta, Riverside County :: Criminal Defense Law Office of Nic Cocis

Any responsible adult knows that owning a gun is a big responsibility. In California, a variety of strict laws regulate gun ownership, and it’s essential to understand what they are and how to stay within the law so you can enjoy your firearms as intended. Illegal Possession of a Firearm Both State and Federal laws…

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Sandra Merritt who filmed Planned Parenthood disputes unwarranted criminal charges.

Had a good, long day in San Francisco Superior Court, but still no decision on whether Sandra Merritt’s upcoming Preliminary Hearing will be secret or open to the public. The only reason the attorney general wants to have the evidence sealed and kept from the public eye is because it provides damning evidence that these…

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Have you been accused of submitting a false insurance claim? :: Temecula, Murrieta, Menifee, Wildomar, Lake Elsinore, Criminal Defense Attorney

Imagine a vehicle reported as stolen is found burned, totaled, or damaged and the insurance company suspects fraud. Similar scenarios happen more often that you might think, leaving you facing a sizable financial loss, and maybe even criminal charges. So how does this happen and what can you do? What insurance adjusters look for: According…

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Negligent Discharge of a Firearm in Riverside County :: Menifee, Temecula, Murrieta, Lake Elsinore, Criminal Defense Law Firm

California gun laws are known to be some of the toughest; certain people, including those who have been convicted of any felony or specific misdemeanor crimes, are not allowed to own or even possess a gun at all. Those who do own guns must follow the state’s laws about where and how you carry it,…

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Three Things Your Kids Should Know In Case They Get Arrested :: Temecula, Murrieta, Menifee, Lake Elsinore, Hemet, Juvenile Law Defense Attorney

When your kids step out of the house and into the world, there are a million things that can go wrong. As a parent, it’s natural for you to worry. Parents try their best to prepare their kids for some of life’s worst-case scenarios but many fail to address one nightmarish situation: what to do…