A theft crime can be committed in many different ways. Likewise, the penalties for a conviction on a theft crime will vary. The more serious the theft and the higher the value of the item taken, the more likely the penalties will be harsher. When charged with a theft crime, many people want to ta...
A youth – someone under the age of 17 (although each state defines it differently) – who commits a misdemeanor or felony in California is typically charged as a juvenile defendant. Their criminal case is then held in the juvenile justice system. There are exceptions, of course. A youth may be cha...
eing arrested in California is a terrifying thing, whether it is for a minor shoplifting incident or for murder. Most times, you are arrested on the spot, where the crime allegedly happened. Sometimes, the arrest comes after the crime has occurred. Other times, you know a criminal investigation i...
Field sobriety tests are roadside tests police conduct during a traffic stop in California to determine if a driver is impaired or unlawfully under the influence of alcohol or another chemical substance. The walk-and-turn test is one of the most commonly used field sobriety tests. The National Hi...
If you are convicted of a sex crime in California, you will likely be required to register as a convicted sex offender. So, unlike other criminal convictions, you are slapped with a life-long penalty. The information you have to share and the obligations you must fulfill follow you throughout muc...
Hate crimes are serious, violent crimes with state and federal consequences. An accusation, however, is not a conviction. That said, society may have already placed blame. That's why these types of crimes are difficult – both a judge and jury can be influenced by emotion sometimes more so than th...
A youth – someone under the age of 17 (although each state defines it differently) – who commits a misdemeanor or felony in California is typically charged as a juvenile defendant. Their criminal case is then held in the juvenile justice system. There are exceptions, of course. A youth may be cha...
Have you been investigated for, charged with, or found guilty of drunk driving in California? As a consequence, you may have been ordered to install an ignition interlock device (IID) in your vehicle. This can be the result of either an administrative hearing or criminal conviction related to a d...
Field sobriety tests are roadside tests police conduct during a traffic stop in California to determine if a driver is impaired or unlawfully under the influence of alcohol or another chemical substance. The walk-and-turn test is one of the most commonly used field sobriety tests. The National Hi...
What you think is just an argument can turn into something much more. Who knows what happened? A neighbor may hear raised voices and call the police. The police arrive and decide an argument ensued and so someone must be arrested for domestic violence. Domestic violence in California carries seri...
Driving while intoxicated (DWI), operating a vehicle under the influence (OVI), or driving under the influence (DUI) are all ways to describe the same thing: intoxicated driving. Intoxication may be the result of alcohol or another chemical substance (e.g., marijuana) or both. To be a criminal of...
If you've been arrested in Redding, Shasta, Trinity, Siskiyou or Tehama County, it is important you speak to a defense attorney right away. At Magid Law Office, we've successfully represented clients and we can defend your rights, as well. Contact us either online or by calling 5303382004. Charg...
Understanding Your Constitutional Right to a Speedy Trial in Redding, Shasta, Trinity, Tehama or Siskiyou County The 6th Amendment to the United States Constitution holds that “(i)n all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial.” It also holds that: ...
It does not matter whether you are a business owner, executive, healthcare provider, or another professional, if you are under investigation or already charged with a so-called white-collar crime, the consequences can be catastrophic. Not only is your reputation at stake, but you could be facing ...
What is Mistaken Identity as a Defense in California? Mistaken identify is a defense in criminal cases where a witness identifies the wrong person as the offender. When a defendant raises mistaken identity, they do not necessarily dispute that a crime occurred. They are saying they didn't do it....
What is an Improper Search in Shasta, Trinity, Tehama or Siskiyou County? An improper search in California is an illegal search that violates an individual's constitutional right to privacy. The Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution, which states: The right of the people to be ...
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