Our readers know the difference between felony and misdemeanor criminal charges, with felonies being considered the most serious types of charges a person can face, and misdemeanors being considered “less serious” charges. However, when you are facing a criminal...
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Visalia Criminal Law Blog
What are the consequences for violating a protective order?
Victims of domestic abuse can have a protective order (also called a restraining order) imposed on their alleged abuser. The protective prevents the offender from contacting the victim in any way, whether in person, over the phone, or via text. In fact, in some cases,...
When can people be charged with shoplifting?
There are many different products and possessions that people own in California. In order to have ownership of the property people either need to purchase them or be given to them as a gift. Once they have the property, they expect that they will be able to keep it...
Bakersfield woman charged with embezzlement
You won’t often find white collar crimes on the front page of a newspaper. Crimes of violence tend to attract attention and push them out of the limelight. But law enforcement takes them seriously, investigating and prosecuting whenever and wherever they can....
Submitting to a DUI breath test
If you have been drinking and then you get behind the wheel without allowing time for the alcohol to be absorbed into your bloodstream, a police officer may stop you because they suspect that you are driving under the influence (DUI). The officer may ask you to submit...
How a red light ticket can negatively impact your life
As a motorist, you’re subjected to all kinds of laws and regulations. Violating any one of them can lead to penalties that are more severe than you expect. Take running a red a light as an example. Here, the police can give you a citation if you blatantly run a red...
When can police legally search one’s property or person?
People in California own various types of property. They generally want to keep this property for themselves and keep it in their homes and other places that can keep the property from others. This property can include money, jewelry, personal documents, household...
Examples of traffic violation misdemeanors and help with them
Misdemeanor traffic violations can lead to serious penalties and consequences for accused drivers. Accused drivers should understand what a misdemeanor traffic violation is and what they can do about it if they end up facing one. Misdemeanor traffic violation defense...
What is bribery: a misdemeanor or a felony?
White collar crimes are generally non-violent. They do not involve force or physical harm. Instead, they often involve false statements, omissions, and deceptive practices that result in financial harm suffered by others. One white collar crime that Tulare residents...
California’s DUI misdemeanor diversion law sparks confusion
On January 1, 2021, California Assembly Bill 3234 came into effect as a law. According to this new law, judges now have the authority to grant diversion to first-time misdemeanor DUI offenders in lieu of criminal penalties, depending on the severity of the offense....
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John Patrick Ryan has been practicing law for over 20 years. Experienced in criminal law. U.S. Navy Veteran.
