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Courts Cannot Deny Mental Health Diversion Simply Because Another Factor “Played a Bigger Role”
Los Angeles Criminal Defense A new published opinion from the Fourth Appellate District reaffirms how broadly Penal Code § 1001.36 was intended to apply — and reins in trial courts that use residual discretion to go beyond the statute. A Riverside trial court denied Adam Flareau’s motion for mental health diversion after finding that, while his diagnosed mood and anxiety disorders did contribute to his confrontation with his sister, his fear of being outed to his conservative parents was the more dominant factor. The Fourth District Court of Appeal reversed — and the decision matters for every practitioner filing a § 1001.36 motion in Los Angeles and Southern California. What Happened Flareau was charged with assault with a semiautomatic firearm, […]
Police Internal Investigations: Lybarger Warning
Lybarger Warning Explained | Criminal Defense Attorney Los Angeles Los Angeles Criminal Defense · California Law · Los Angeles The Lybarger Warning and Your Rights During a Police Investigation A landmark California case that every Los Angeles resident — and every criminal defense attorney — needs to understand By Criminal Defense Attorney Los Angeles · Lybarger v. City of Los Angeles, 40 Cal.3d 822 (1985) ✦ ✦ ✦ Case Lybarger v. City of Los Angeles Citation 40 Cal.3d 822 · 710 P.2d 329 (1985) Court Supreme Court of California Decided December 31, 1985 Key Statute Gov. Code § 3303 — Public Safety Officers Procedural Bill of Rights Act Relevance Defines constitutional rights during compelled administrative interrogation in California […]
Strike or Non-Strike Assault With A Deadly Weapon (PC 245): Criminal Defense Los Angeles
California assault laws can be confusing, especially when it comes to whether a charge is a strike under the Three Strikes Law. One of the biggest areas of confusion has always involved Penal Code 245, which covers felony assault. Here is the simple breakdown, as explained by Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney 1. How the Law Used to Work (Old Law) Before 2011, Penal Code 245(a)(1) included two very different types of assault: Both were charged under the same subsection, but: So under the old law, which wording the prosecutor used inside the 245(a)(1) charge determined whether the case was a strike or non-strike. Defense attorneys constantly fought to make sure the conviction reflected “force likely” language, not “deadly weapon,” […]
Kриминальное дело : прощения по психическими или психологическими расстройствами: Лос-Анджелес Криминальный адвокат обясняет
Алекс Андрющенко — русскоязычный адвокат по уголовным делам в Лос-Анджелесе Что такое PC 1001.36? Закон Penal Code §1001.36 даёт возможность людям, страдающим психическими расстройствами, избежать судимости и вместо приговора пройти курс лечения.Если суд признаёт, что болезнь стала существенным фактором в совершении преступления и что лечение может снизить риск рецидива, обвиняемого могут направить в медицинскую программу, после чего дело будет прекращено. Для иммигрантов, ветеранов и людей, переживших травматические события, это часто единственный путь сохранить свободу, избежать иммиграционных проблем, и начать жизнь заново. Звоните русскоговорящему адвокату в Лос-Анджелесе по телефону (323) 464-6424 Для помощи в закрытии вашего криминального дела. Прецеденты, изменившие подход судов People v. Whitmill — сильный аргумент в пользу защиты В деле People v. Whitmill (86 Cal.App.5th 1138) апелляционный суд […]
Criminal Cases Los Angeles – Special Laws for Some Pregnant Women or Women with children under 6 years of age.
Avoiding Prison Under California Penal Code Section 1174: A Pathway for Pregnant Women and Mothers with Young Children As a criminal defense attorney based in Los Angeles, I understand how stressful legal proceedings can be, especially for women who are pregnant or raising young children. Fortunately, California law provides options to protect these vulnerable individuals from the trauma and disruption of imprisonment. Penal Code Section 1174 offers a critical alternative to traditional incarceration in some situations. Call Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney now for a free consultation. What Does Penal Code Section 1174 Do? Under Section 1174, pregnant women and mothers with children under the age of six may be eligible to serve their sentence outside of prison. This law […]