Vandalism | Penal Code 594 | Murrieta, Temecula, Menifee, Lake Elsinore, Wildomar, Winchester or Hemet

Riverside County, California, is home to some of the toughest criminal laws in the country. One law that is particularly strict is Penal Code 594, which covers vandalism. In fact, the punishment for violating this law can be severe, including hefty fines, jail time, and possible restitution. If you’ve been charged with vandalism, it’s important…

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The Dangers of DUI Accidents & Crashes in Riverside County | Vehicle Code 23153

It’s no secret that driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs can be extremely dangerous and potentially fatal. In Riverside County, the consequences of DUI related accidents and crashes can be especially severe. Whether you’re facing criminal charges for a DUI crash or you’re an injured party, it’s important to understand how the law…

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Riverside County, California, Criminal Defense Lawyers: Lewd Acts on a Child Under the Age of 14 (Penal Code 288)

Riverside County, California is known for its vibrant towns, beautiful landscape, and robust legal system. Unfortunately, the area is also home to a growing number of incidents involving lewd acts on a child. While these are serious criminal offenses that carry serious penalties, with the help of experienced criminal defense lawyers in Riverside County, you…

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Overview of the California Juvenile Justice System

While the California juvenile justice system is different from the adult justice system, it is just as complex and as strict. Nonetheless, the juvenile legal system focuses primarily on rehabilitation and treatment as opposed to punishment. Under the California Juvenile Justice System, there are two types of juvenile proceedings that can be applied to a…

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Sandra Merritt has filed a section 995 motion to dismiss the 10 criminal charges brought against her by the California Attorney General

Sandra Merritt has filed a motion asking the San Francisco Superior Court to dismiss the 10 criminal charges brought against her by California Attorney General Xavier Becerra for her undercover journalism work which exposed Planned Parenthood’s trafficking in baby body parts. Liberty Counsel and the Law Office of Nic Cocis, a Murrieta Calif. based criminal defense…

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In rare move, the California Supreme Court stays criminal case against our client, Sandra Merritt.

(The following article was published on April 23, 2019 in the Daily Journal.) In rare move, state high court stays criminal case against anti-abortion activists. The state Supreme Court granted a last-minute stay blocking a hearing to decide whether California’s top prosecutor has enough evidence to take the case of two anti-abortion activists charged with secretly…

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…