Orange County Criminal Defense Blog

Facing ghost gun or unserialized firearm charges in Orange County, CA? Understanding your exposure and defenses is critical. Penal Code (PC) § 29180 prohibits the clandestine manufacturing, possession or transport of a firearm or kit that lacks a state or federal serial number. In practical terms, possessing an unserialized firearm, a kit gun, ammo, or…

DUI arrest Orange County As with all counties throughout the State of California, the arresting officer of a suspect driving under the influence in Orange County will seize the driver’s license and serve the driver with a Notice of Suspension (legally referred to as DMV for DS367), usually after release from custody. If this has…

In California, search and seizure law applies emphatically to digital devices. A cell phone search is among the most intrusive kinds of searches law enforcement can conduct — because phones contain deeply personal data like messages, photos, location history, and more.  Understanding your rights around warrant requirement, consent, password protections, and border issues is key…

Has a bench warrant been issued against you in Orange County, California? You’re not alone. Many people face this consequence after a failure to appear (FTA), missing a court date, or even a probation violation. The good news is there are concrete steps you can take to recall and quash the warrant — sometimes via…

To be accused of a crime can feel overwhelming, but what you do in the first hours after being arrested in Orange County will shape the outcome of your case. Whether the charge is minor or serious, you have constitutional rights designed to protect you — if you know how to use them. The key…

When a friend or family in jail calls you from Orange County, the first moments count most, especially if they face an immigration hold or are on probation/parole. Since every word on recorded jail calls can be used against them in court, don’t talk about facts of the case and post no social media. Instead,…