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Posts Tagged With: Judge

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

Juvenile Crimes of Theft and Their Severity in CA

December 30, 2017 by Peter Blair

If your loved one under 18 has committed a crime, then they will be charged through the juvenile justice system and not the regular criminal justice system. If you or a loved one is a juvenile and committed a crime of theft, they will be charged through the juvenile justice system. Juveniles are not considered… Read More

Categories: Felony Charges, Juvenile Crimes, Nonviolent Crimes, Theft Tags: burglary, Counseling, criminal, Criminal Justice System, detention, Fines, Judge, Juvenile, Juvenile Justice System, loved one, probation, restitution, sentence, Theft

What is the Burden of Proof and How Does it Apply to Trial?

December 29, 2017 by Peter Blair

The burden of proof is the standard that a party must show to prove a fact in court. In criminal cases, it refers to the defendant’s guilt and whether or not the prosecution can show it. At the end of the trial, after the prosecutor has shown evidence backing their claim, the jury or judge… Read More

Categories: Criminal System, Defense Tags: affirmative defenses, burden of persuasion, Burden of Proof, crime, criminal, Defendant, Evidence, Judge, proof, Prosecution, prosecutor, Self Defense

Answering All the Questions You Have About Probation

December 28, 2017 by Peter Blair

When you are sentenced to a crime, you should always expect that the court will choose to impose more than just prison time. Sometimes, they decide to impose other conditions, like fines or something called probation. If you have become a candidate for probation, you will find that you must follow certain rules. Whether you’ve… Read More

Categories: Criminal System, Felony Charges, Probation Tags: conditions, court, FAQ, Hearing, Judge, offense, probation, probation officer, probation sentence, questions, revocation, sentenced

Sentenced to House Arrest After You’ve Received a DUI

December 11, 2017 by Peter Blair

Picture this: You’re arrested for a DUI for the first time and wonder if you’re going to go to prison for your crime. Fortunately, you might not have to worry about that, because first time offenders could see very little time to no time at all in prison. In fact, in many cases, you may… Read More

Categories: Criminal System, Diversion Program, DUI, Felony Charges, Law, Probation Tags: alcohol treatment, arrest, Counseling, DUI, DUI school, first offenders, house, house arrest, Judge, option, Plea Bargain, pleading guilty, Prison, prison time, work

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

I Applied for Expungement and Received a Denial… Why?

September 19, 2017 by Peter Blair

In California, expungement is a popular way for people to have their legal record sealed or “erased” in the eyes of the court, which can be extremely helpful to you depending on your situation. The expungement process can be time-consuming and confusing at times, which is why we believe that working with a criminal defense… Read More

Categories: Criminal System, Expungement, Felony Charges, Law, Record Expungement, Sealing Records Tags: eligible, expungement, filing, Fines, Judge, probation, process, record, restitution, violation

Sentencing Guidelines When You Have Committed a California Crime

July 28, 2017 by Peter Blair

In the past, have you ever seen two people who committed two very similar crimes, receive vastly different penalties? As a result of this, federal sentencing guidelines went through many changes, to arrive at where we are today. Many courts across the country now look at sentences with minimum and maximum imprisonment terms – which… Read More

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: crime, Criminal Case, Defendant, federal, guidelines, Judge, Sentencing

The Differences Between Probation and Parole in California

July 18, 2017 by Peter Blair

When you are facing incarceration, you may wonder if you have alternatives. Luckily, there are options for you: aspects known as probation and parole. The main difference is all in the definition: With probation, you receive it prior to jail or prison. Parole, instead, is an early release from prison. The thing that remains the… Read More

Categories: Defense, Probation Tags: California, court, Defendant, differences, Judge, length, parole, parole board, Prison, probation, Rehabilitation

Summary Probation: When You Receive Probation From a Misdemeanor

July 10, 2017 by Peter Blair

When you think of probation, you probably think about reporting to a probation officer for many aspects of your penalty. Summary probation is a bit different though, usually only showing itself when you have received a misdemeanor. It is a very informal way for the court to place an offender under a brief supervision of… Read More

Categories: Law, Probation Tags: court, crime, first-offense, Judge, Juvenile, modified, probation, summary probation, terminated, wobbler

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