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Strike or Non-Strike Assault With A Deadly Weapon (PC 245): Criminal Defense Los Angeles

November 26, 2025

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,” […]

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Criminal Cases Los Angeles – Special Laws for Some Pregnant Women or Women with children under 6 years of age.

February 5, 2025

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 […]

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Защита по уголовным делам в Лос-Анджелесе: Ваше присутствие не обязательно!

August 14, 2024

Если вам или вашим близким предъявлены обвинения в Лос-Анджелесе, но вы находитесь за пределами города, штата или даже страны, это не значит, что вы не можете получить качественную юридическую защиту. Как опытный адвокат по уголовным делам в Лос-Анджелесе, я могу представлять ваши интересы в суде без вашего личного присутствия. Калифорнийский Уголовный кодекс, раздел 977(a), позволяет адвокату выступать в суде без обязательного присутствия клиента по делам о мелких правонарушениях (misdemeanor), а также по делам о крупных преступлениях, раздел 977(b ), (felonies), если клиент предоставил письменное разрешение и суд одобрил это. Это означает, что даже если вы находитесь за границей или не можете прибыть в Лос-Анджелес, или просто не хотите идти в суд, я могу продолжать защищать вас, ваши права и интересы без […]

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