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California Criminal Attorney Discusses Defending Healthcare Fraud Accusations — Temecula, Murrieta and Hemet Attorney

Healthcare Fraud is not a crime taken lightly in the state of California. Those accused of this type of fraud usually face license seizure, overwhelming fines, and sometime significant jail time. If you find yourself facing health care fraud charges, it is important to contact a criminal defense attorney with a proven track record in…

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Temecula Man Suspected Of Robbery Arrested At Pechanga Casino | Temecula, Murrieta and Hemet Criminal Defense Attorney

A 28-year-old Temecula man was arrested Thursday, Dec. 5, on suspicion of robbing the Submarina California Subs in Murrieta. According to The Murrieta Patch, a man walked into the sandwich shop in the 3300 block of Antelope Road around 6:30 on Wednesday, Dec. 4, and demanded cash from employees. It does not seem a weapon…

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Defending Against a Charge of False Imprisonment | Temecula, Murrieta and Hemet Criminal Defense Attorney

In the state of California being found guilty of false imprisonment can lead to serious consequences including possible jail time. California Penal Code Section 236, describes false imprisonment as the act of restraining or confining a person without their consent. It does not specify any particular length of time or any location where the confinement…

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Lessons from a recent sexual battery case | Temecula, Murrieta and Hemet Sexual Battery Attorney

Recently, a yoga instructor with studios in both California and Montana was found guilty by the Los Angeles County Superior Court on multiple counts of sexual battery. Sexual battery can be treated either as a misdemeanor or felony; the yoga instructor in this case received a misdemeanor conviction. This case illustrates a few points worth…

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Murder Mystery? Man found guilty of murder without being present at the crime scene | Temecula, Murrieta and Hemet Criminal Defense Attorney

The case of defendant, R. Johnson, is not so much a mystery as it is a matter of the nuances of criminal law. Johnson was found to be the “mastermind” of a 2009 home-invasion robbery in San Luis Obispo County, during which one of Johnson’s accomplices was killed by the intended victim. Johnson was never…

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Clearing Up Some Misconceptions About Assault and Battery | Temecula, Murrieta and Hemet Defense Attorney

Battery is a crime that frequently makes the news. For instance, in California, one recent case being reported in national news involves the alleged hate crimes and battery perpetrated by three college students against their African-American roommate. But while it’s common to see reports of battery, and to often see it as one of multiple…

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Marijuana Possession and Grand Theft Charges May Be Filed Against Occupant Of Jurupa Valley ‘Grow House’

Earlier last month, some 1,355 live marijuana plants were seized from a “grow house” in Jurupa Valley. The Press-Enterprise reports that officers from Jurupa Valley’s Special Enforcement Unit raided the residence the afternoon of Friday, Nov. 8. Apparently, they had been tipped off by suspiciously high electricity consumption at the home. Supposedly, the officers found…

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Apple Valley Man Faces Sex Offense Charges In Victorville Courtroom

Earlier this month, an Apple Valley man who is accused of having unlawful sexual contact with a 17-year-old girl pleaded not guilty to four felony charges against him. According to the Murrieta Press-Enterprise, the 22-year-old man was a teacher at Granite Hills High School and the girl was a former student of his. The man…

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Marijuana Possession, Child Endangerment Charges May Await Moreno Valley Man

A Moreno Valley man was badly burned after his alleged marijuana-growing operation caught fire on Oct. 31. According to the Murrieta Patch, police were called to Walker Terrace Apartments in the 13200 block of Heacock Avenue just before 1 a.m. Police have described what happened as an “explosion” at a “concentrated marijuana lab.” Police have…

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Murrieta Teen Accused Of Sex Offenses Has Hearing Postponed | Murrieta and Temecula Defense Attorney

A Vista Murrieta High School football player who has been accused of committing sex crimes with underage girls recently had his hearing postponed until December. According to the Press-Enterprise, the 17-year-old boy is accused of committing sex crimes with six girls. He has been charged with two counts of forcible rape, two counts of lewd…