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What is a “Violent Felony” in the Three Strikes law?
Is Every Felony a “Strike” in California? California’s “Three Strikes” law was passed in 1994. Many people think that every felony conviction is a “strike”. They aren’t. Only “serious” and “violent”...
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Motion to dismiss a felony - Penal Code section 995
What is a “995 motion”? In felony cases, there are several procedural safeguards in place before your case goes to trial. In California, there are two ways for your felony to move forward - either by...
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Possession of Burglary Tools (Penal Code section 466)
Even if you don’t actually commit a burglary by entering a structure (see this post for more information about burglary), California still outlaws the possession of certain items. Under Penal Code...
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Orange County DUI patrols ramping up
DUI Patrols are increasing The Orange County Sheriff’s Department has announced their annual increase in the number of officers on the street for their “DUI saturation” patrols. They are calling this...
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Orange County DUI checkpoints December 2012
. The Orange County Sheriff’s Department has announced this year’s upcoming DUI checkpoint dates and locations. They are also conducting extra “saturation patrols” and making an effort to serve...
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Arrested for shoplifting? Here are the possible charges
There isn’t really one charge of “shoplifting” in the California Penal Code. There are theft charges and other related crimes on the books. First - Petty Theft (Penal Code 484 and 488) In general,...
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DUI Checkpoint tonight in Orange County (December 20, 2012)
Checkpoint in Westminster tonight As previously announced, there will be a DUI and Driver’s License checkpoint tonight in Westminster from 7:00 pm until 3:00 tomorrow morning. The specific location...
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Arrested in Orange County? Now what?
First - Should you post bail? If your loved one has been arrested, the first decision to make is whether or not to post bail. When a person is booked into jail, the top charge will determine how much...
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Negligent Discharge of a Firearm - Penal Code 246.3
California has two laws on the books for discharge of a firearm or BB gun in a manner that might cause harm. Ordinarily, laws are designed to punish for what you have done and not just what might...
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What are the changes in the Three Strikes law after the recent election? . Essentially, the change to the three strikes law requires that the new case is a serious or violent felony before a life...
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