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Specific intent describes an alleged perpetrator’s deliberate and willful intention to commit a crime. If you are charge...
10/31/2022

Specific intent describes an alleged perpetrator’s deliberate and willful intention to commit a crime. If you are charged with a specific intent crime, what are your legal options? How can an attorney defend you? Read here to learn more:

One way that crimes are categorized in the criminal justice system is by an alleged perpetrator’s intent – was it a “specific” intent or a “general” intent? Exactly what is the difference between specific and general intent, and what can that difference mean if you are charged with a cri...

What should you do if your minor child has been placed under arrest and charged with a crime? How can a criminal defense...
10/24/2022

What should you do if your minor child has been placed under arrest and charged with a crime? How can a criminal defense attorney help protect your child's legal rights? Read here to learn more:

California youths who are 17 and younger are legally considered juveniles. Nothing in this world is more important than your children. What happens if your child is charged with a crime in southern California? Keep reading, and you’ll learn what every California parent needs to know. When a child ...

In every state, those below the age of 21 cannot drink alcohol legally. But did you know they can also face a “minor in ...
10/17/2022

In every state, those below the age of 21 cannot drink alcohol legally. But did you know they can also face a “minor in possession” (MIP) for simply having an alcoholic beverage in a public setting? What are the penalties for this charge? Learn here:

If your teenager is charged with any alcohol-related crime in southern California, consult an Orange County juvenile defense lawyer as soon as possible.

The “implied consent” statute in California requires drivers who’ve been arrested for suspicion of driving under the inf...
10/10/2022

The “implied consent” statute in California requires drivers who’ve been arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence to take a chemical DUI test. So what happens if you refuse to take the test? Read here to find out:

Anyone who is charged with DUI in southern California must have the right Orange County DUI attorney working on his or her behalf.

California state law defines the act of domestic violence as the “abuse” of an “intimate partner.” But how is abuse defi...
10/03/2022

California state law defines the act of domestic violence as the “abuse” of an “intimate partner.” But how is abuse defined, and who is considered an intimate partner? What if the allegations are false? Read here to learn more:

If you’re charged with a domestic violence crime in southern California, you must be represented by an Orange County domestic violence defense attorney.

When do judges in the state of California issue search warrants? Are there rules that police officers must follow when a...
09/26/2022

When do judges in the state of California issue search warrants? Are there rules that police officers must follow when a search warrant is served? Read here to learn the answers to these questions and more:

If you are targeted with a search warrant in southern California, you will need the advice and services of an Orange County criminal defense attorney.

The rise in social media usage has resulted in some relatively antisocial behavior. In some cases, these interactions ha...
09/19/2022

The rise in social media usage has resulted in some relatively antisocial behavior. In some cases, these interactions have the potential for devastating legal consequences. An internet crimes attorney can help. Read here to learn more:

If you have been affected by a cyber crime in California, get in touch today and see how The SoCal Law Network can help.

Could you be wrongly charged because of racial profiling? If that happens, what steps can you take to defend yourself? R...
09/12/2022

Could you be wrongly charged because of racial profiling? If that happens, what steps can you take to defend yourself? Read here to learn the answers to these questions and more:

If you are charged with a crime on the basis of racial profiling, speak to an Orange County criminal defense attorney as quickly as possible.

Even if you did not know that drugs happened to be in a car, the police could still charge you. This is due to a legal c...
09/05/2022

Even if you did not know that drugs happened to be in a car, the police could still charge you. This is due to a legal concept called Constructive Possession. How does this concept work, and how can an attorney help fight the charges? Read here:

The SoCal Law Network defends accused individuals against criminal charges in Laguna Hills, CA including drug charges.

During an arraignment, the defendant will typically enter a plea, a bail amount is determined, and the next court date w...
08/29/2022

During an arraignment, the defendant will typically enter a plea, a bail amount is determined, and the next court date will be set. Does an attorney need to be present at the arraignment? Read here to learn more about the process:

If you are arrested in Orange County or anywhere else in southern California, your first priority will be contacting an Orange County arraignment attorney.

Even if you had good intentions, taking or hiding a family member from their legal custodian is considered a crime in th...
08/22/2022

Even if you had good intentions, taking or hiding a family member from their legal custodian is considered a crime in this state. What does the prosecution need to prove to convict you, and how can you fight the charges? Read here:

Have you been charged with kidnapping a family member in California? Talk to a kidnapping defense lawyer in Orange County.

You may think that convictions in the state of California cannot be reversed once you plead guilty to a criminal charge....
08/15/2022

You may think that convictions in the state of California cannot be reversed once you plead guilty to a criminal charge. However, this is not always the case. How can one withdraw a plea? Can an attorney help? Read here to learn more:

Did you enter into a guilty plea in Orange County and would like to know if it’s possible to withdraw it? We are ready to answer you.

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