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A conviction of a crime will result in the creation of a record, whether as a juvenile or as an adult. A criminal record is considered a reflection of your past behavior and character. Having a criminal record can affect your ability to get a job, obtain certain state benefits, run for public office, get a…

Q: What are the penalties for possession? The penalties for possession will vary depending on the type of drug that is involved, whether minors were partaking, and your criminal history. The laws regarding “hard drugs,” such as cocaine or heroin, are very stringent and a conviction involving these substances may result in significant jail time…

The first definition of white collar crime was penned in 1939 as “a crime committed by a person of respectability and high social status in the course of his occupation.”  White collar crimes are non-violent crimes that usually involve some form of fraud and that are typically committed for financial gain. Are white collar crimes…

According to a recent article published in Voice of Orange County, the number of youthful offenders incarcerated at Orange County’s juvenile hall has dropped dramatically over the last several years.  Orange County juvenile hall, which averaged over 450 youths per day in 2007, dropped to housing just about 230 last year. Last Wednesday’s head count was only 154.…

Under California Penal Code 647(b) PC it is against the law to engage in prostitution or offer to engage in prostitution. Offering to engage in prostitution is called “solicitation.” This means that both a prostitute and their customer  can be arrested and charged. If you or someone you know is arrested for prostitution, it is important…

According to a recent Los Angeles Times article, a 15 year old San Diego youth named Alejandro was arrested for attempting to steal three bottles of vodka and a bag of potato chips from a neighborhood pharmacy. Because the crime was determined to be a Commercial Burglary, a felony, the youth was sentenced for up to…

In 2014, an Orange County man was killed after Tustin officers responded to reports of a domestic disturbance. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the man had a history of instability and was not taking medication for his depression or bipolar disorder. When officers arrived, they were told that the man…

A 48-year-old man is facing murder charges after being found in a hotel room with his dead wife. According to The Orange County Register, the fatal incident occurred at the Staybridge Suites hotel on South Manchester Avenue in Anaheim. Officers arrived at the scene after the couple failed to check out of the hotel. The man was found…

A 24-year-old Anaheim man could face the death penalty after allegedly killing his wife and his 6-month-old son. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the Anaheim man appeared in court but did not enter a plea. Officials believe he stabbed his wife and child to death with a kitchen knife during an…

Homicide is the unlawful killing of a human being. Depending upon the circumstances of the death, homicide can result in murder or manslaughter charges. Murder cases must involve “malice aforethought.” This means that the defendant either had express or implied malice at the time of the incident. Therefore, in order to be convicted of murder,…