Author: Darren O'Loughlin

What to Do If You Were Arrested for a Crime That You Did Not Commit Getting arrested can be a traumatic experience, especially when it’s for a crime that you did not commit. Whether you have been wrongly accused due

Unregistered Firearm Defense Attorney in Orange County, CA In Orange County, CA, facing charges for unlawful gun possession can lead to serious legal consequences that have a lasting impact on your life, especially if you have been arrested for having

You Were Arrested in California. What Can You Expect Next? If you have been arrested in California, it is crucial to understand the criminal justice process, your rights, and the steps you need to take to navigate the system effectively.

School Zone Crime Defense Attorney California has some of the strictest gun control laws and, for firearm owners, it has become increasingly important to know where you can carry legally. The 1995 California Gun-Free Zone Act, or Penal Code §

Fighting a Restraining Order In the state of California, a restraining order is a court order that protects a person from harassment, abuse, stalking or threats by another person. It includes three primary orders – a stay-away/no-contact order preventing a

Types of Evidence in Criminal Cases A post here earlier this month reported on an audit in the Orange County Sheriff’s Department about evidence in criminal cases being improperly booked as evidence. A second audit has reportedly found that in

Police Conduct Reports in California Three dozen news outlets across California collaborated on an investigative research project that resulted in the publishing a series of local news articles about “criminal cops;” police officers who have been convicted of crimes. The

New Propositions That Could Undo Some Pending California Justice Reforms Two propositions have qualified for the 2020 ballot in California, both of which aim to undo certain provisions of recently passed criminal justice reform laws. One proposition seeks to undo

White Collar Crime Podcasts: Five You Should Try As the long days of summer disappear, your commute seems just a little longer in the dark, and the mood shifts toward home-body, I’ll suggest adding some white-collar crime podcasts to your

Deadly Force Law in California A new law signed by Governor Newsom last Monday strengthens the standard by which police can use deadly force in California. The new guidelines are among the toughest, if not the toughest, in the country.