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    What is a Felony Settlement Conference in Department S-204?

    Being charged with a felony in Riverside County can be overwhelming, especially if you…

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    What Happens at a Trial Readiness Conference at the Southwest Justice Center

    If you have been charged with a crime in Temecula, Murrieta, Menifee, Lake Elsinore,…

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    Voluntary vs. Involuntary Manslaughter in California

    In California, not all killings are charged the same under the law. While murder…

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    Options When Charged with Unauthorized Use of a Credit Card by a Family Member in CA

    Disputes involving money between family members can quickly become legally complicated, especially when a…

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    What to Do After Hitting a Parked Car in Temecula, Murrieta or Menifee | Criminal Defense Law Firm

    You back out of a space, feel a bump, get out, and there’s a…

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    Possession for Sale vs. Simple Possession in California (HS § 11351 and § 11350)

    Being charged with possession for sale, when you know the drugs were only ever…

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    Federal Drug Trafficking Charges in Temecula, Murrieta or Lake Elsinore: When a Drug Case Goes Federal | Criminal Defense Attorney

    Most drug cases in Riverside County stay in state court. The ones that don’t…

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    False Imprisonment | Temecula, Murrieta and Lake Elsinore Criminal Defense Attorney

    False imprisonment is one of the more misunderstood charges in Riverside County, partly because…

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    Murrieta, Temecula, Lake Elsinore Arson Defense Attorney: Challenging Accelerant and Fire-Origin Evidence

    Almost every arson case rests on one thing: a fire investigator’s conclusion about how…

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    Criminal Threats and the Internet: When Does an Online Threat Become a Crime?

    A heated comment, a late-night direct message, an angry post in a group chat…

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