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Posts Tagged With: crimes

Crimes of Moral Turpitude: What Does This Mean in Your Case?

July 13, 2018 by Peter Blair

Usually, the phrase ‘crimes of moral turpitude’ will come up when somebody wants to obtain or keep a US green card but has committed a very specific crime. If you are somebody who has a visa or green card, you could suddenly become deportable if you commit one of these serious laws. But how are… Read More

Categories: Criminal System, Deportation, Felony Charges, Law Tags: CMTs, conspiracy, courts, crime, crimes, Defendant, green card, immigration officials, kidnapping, moral turpitude, morally wrong, murder, Rape, spousal abuse, visa, voluntary manslaughter

“Right to Bail” – Do You Have a Right No Matter the Crime?

June 4, 2018 by Peter Blair

When it comes to any crime, you have probably heard what is ‘innocent until proven guilty.’ Many people think that they have a right to bail, but this is not always the case. Bail works to strike a balance between innocence and the need to ensure that a criminal will stay in one area while… Read More

Categories: Bail Bond, Criminal System, Felony Charges, Law, Sentencing Tags: Bail reform, crime, crimes, dangerous crime, dangerous defendant, Defendant, drug offenses, innocent, proven guilty, public safety exceptions, right to bail, violent crimes

What You Need to Know About Mandatory Minimum Sentencing

April 24, 2018 by Peter Blair

What is mandatory minimum sentencing and why do so many people have an aversion to the idea? Mandatory minimum sentencing laws have been put in place for crimes that judges are not able to lower. As you know, when you have plead guilty or are found guilty, the sentencing judge assigned to your case will… Read More

Categories: Defense, Felony Charges, Law Tags: crimes, drug crimes, harsher penalties, Judge, mandatory minimum sentencing, mandatory minimums

Are You Able to Have Your Federal Crime Expunged?

January 3, 2018 by Peter Blair

You may already know that you can sometimes have your record expunged for state crimes, the least serious of the crimes. Expungement is a process that takes place where your records are physically destroyed, but it is not always possible depending on the severity and circumstances of the crime. In most cases, the process takes… Read More

Categories: Criminal System, Expungement, Federal Law, Felony Charges, Law, Record Expungement, Sealing Records Tags: candidate, circumstances, Conviction, crimes, destroyed, dismissed, eligible, exceptions, expunged, expungement, federal crimes, federal law, record sealing, violent offenses

The Differences in Being Charged on Federal and State Levels

December 22, 2017 by Peter Blair

When you have been charged with a crime in California, no matter what the kind, it is important to seek legal advice so you can move forward with your case. If you have been charged with a federal crime, you will want to have representation that is familiar with these cases and the severe penalties… Read More

Categories: Criminal System, Federal Law, Felony Charges, Law, State Law, White Collar Crimes Tags: attorney, California, cases, charged, crimes, criminal cases, criminal defense, federal, federal crimes, judges, state, state crimes, Trial, violent, white collar

Statistics on Juvenile Crimes and What Might be at Stake

December 8, 2017 by Peter Blair

The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention has compiled statistics on juvenile crime rates, understanding some of the common juvenile crimes that initially enter a delinquent into the system, and so much more. Here are some of the common statistics composed over the past few years: In many regards, if you are a youth,… Read More

Categories: Criminal System, Felony Charges, Juvenile Crimes, Law, Sentencing, Theft Tags: adult, arrest, attorney, charges, crime rates, crimes, drug abuse, Juvenile, juvenile systems, juveniles, simple assault, youth

What Sex Crimes Lead to a Sex Offender Registration?

December 6, 2017 by Peter Blair

Sex offender registry laws are covered by the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and state that all people who have been convicted of specific sex crimes must register as sex offenders with a law enforcement agency. When you have been convicted of a sex crime, you will be notified of your duty to register after… Read More

Categories: Criminal System, Defense, Sex Crimes, Sex Offense Tags: assault, California, crimes, DOJ, failure, failure to register, felony, Minor, misdemeanor, registration, registry, sex crimes, Sex Offender, sexual conduct

Felony Embezzlement and Penalties You May Face

November 30, 2017 by Peter Blair

Have you been charged with the crime of embezzlement? Embezzlement crimes take place when somebody entrusts their money to a defendant, but the defendant unlawfully converts ownership rights in an act of fraud to the true owner. The reason a defendant does this? To gain the money for their own personal use when they gain… Read More

Categories: Felony Charges, Law, White Collar Crimes Tags: crimes, Defendant, embezzlement, Factors, felony, Fines, funds, misdemeanor, penalties, Prison, Theft

What You Should Expect at Your Bail Hearing

November 22, 2017 by Peter Blair

A bail hearing can be a stressful scenario that makes you wonder what will happen next in the trial process. The judge assigned to your case will look at many aspects, especially the nature of your charges and how serious they are. They will also take a close look at any evidence that has been… Read More

Categories: Appeals, Bail Bond, Criminal System, Felony Charges, Law, Nonviolent Crimes Tags: authorities, bail, bail hearing, charges, commit, community, court, crime, crimes, curfew, defense attorney, employment, Judge, personal recognizance, risk, safety, treatment

Life Imprisonment: The Crimes That Could Lead to a Sentence

November 3, 2017 by Peter Blair

A report was issued in summer 2017 stating that one in every seven state or federal prisoners across the country are involved in a life sentence. California, in 2016, was in a tie with Utah in regards to numbers. In California, you can also see the highest number of juveniles sentenced to life in prison,… Read More

Categories: Criminal System, Federal Law, Felony Charges, Law, Murder, Rape, State Law Tags: aggravated murder, attorney, California, charged, crime, crimes, felony murder, gang, high treason, juveniles, leader, life, life imprisonment, life sentence, life sentences, murder, Prison, Rape, sexual battery

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