FAQ: Criminal Defense - Page 5

If you’ve been charged with a felony, you could face severe consequences upon conviction. You could potentially have to serve time behind bars and pay large fines, and if this is your second or third felony offense, the outlook is much worse. You may be hopeless after getting charged with a felony. It’s scary to …

When someone is arrested for an alleged crime that took place, they will want to get out of jail as soon as possible. They may make a phone call to a family member or friend and ask them to help them with their release. Then, that family member or friend can figure out the bail …

Getting arrested is scary and stressful. All of a sudden, you face time in prison or jail, expensive fines, probation, and other penalties. You’re not sure what your future is going to look like or if you have anywhere to turn during this difficult time. Your family and friends may have abandoned you, and you …

Committing a crime of any nature could land you in jail or prison. Jail is the term used to describe the place where people are held while they awaiting trial or sentencing, or where they go if their sentence is for less than one year. Local districts, counties, and governments are typically responsible for jails. …

If you’ve been charged with fraud, or suspect that you’re under investigation for fraud, you likely have questions about fraud felony laws in California. As part of that discussion, it’s important to understand the landscape of California fraud-related laws and penalties. The Big Picture Fraud charges typically involve allegations of illegal activities done for financial …

Finding California’s legal definition of “criminal negligence” isn’t straightforward. The California Penal Code’s preliminary provisions, enacted in 1872, say that words like “negligent” and “negligence” “import a want of such attention to the nature or probable consequences of the act or omission as a prudent man ordinarily bestows in acting in his own concerns.” That …

If you’ve been arrested on felony charges in Alameda County, you may be asking, “Why hire a criminal lawyer for felony charges?” The bottom-line answer is that you should hire an Alameda County criminal lawyer because a felony conviction can completely derail your life and rob you of your future. Your Oakland criminal lawyer can …

If you’ve been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in California and have avoided jail or prison time, you’re likely on probation. It’s natural to wonder, “What happens if you violate probation in California?” But before delving into the realm of probation violations, it’s important to understand probation itself. Alameda County Misdemeanor Probation Probation can …

If you’ve been arrested for a federal crime, it’s natural to wonder about the similarities and differences between federal court vs. state courts. You might also be curious about the similarities and differences between state criminal defense lawyers and federal criminal defense attorneys. There are many ways that federal courts mimic the functions of state …

If you’ve been charged with assault in Oakland, Dublin, or another city in Alameda County, you may have questions about assault felony laws in California. That’s understandable. The good news is that assault is almost never a felony – but battery can be. Let’s examine the differences and why it’s important to have an Alameda …