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Len Jacoby
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Stone & Sallus LLP

5.0
17 Reviews
  • Serving San Juan Capistrano, CA and Orange County, California

  • Law Firm with 4 lawyers2 awards

  • We practice law as a tool to advance your business objectives and to reduce your legal problems when they become a burden. We provide comprehensive legal solutions to the extent... Read More

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Michael Ruttle
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  • Serving San Juan Capistrano, CA and Orange County, California

  • Law Firm with 21 lawyers2 awards

  • Established in 1981 by the dynamic duo of siblings, Tom Ferruzzo and Jim Ferruzzo, Ferruzzo & Ferruzzo, LLP has traversed an unconventional path to become a distinguished legal... Read More

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H Bui Law Firm

5.0
4 Reviews
  • Serving San Juan Capistrano, CA and Orange County, California

  • Law Firm with 7 lawyers1 award

  • We are a full-service firm with lawyers committed to representing clients in a wide range of legal matters from Family Law, Divorce to Civil matters.

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  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers1 award

  • We are a boutique law firm serving Southern California with the skill and experience to achieve successful results in litigation relating to probate issues, trust administration,... Read More

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Alexander Nunez
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  • Serving San Juan Capistrano, CA and Orange County, California

  • Law Firm with 58 lawyers4 awards

  • We are an entrepreneurial law firm that tackles tough questions head-on. We are built by business owners, for business owners. Bold, practical solutions from 80+ attorneys across... Read More

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Bart Eagle
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Peter Johnson Law

5.0
25 Reviews
  • Serving San Juan Capistrano, CA and Orange County, California

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • Peter Johnson Law has been a steadfast advocate for individuals and businesses facing serious legal challenges for over two decades. Led by Peter Johnson, the firm focuses on... Read More

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Peter Johnson
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Peter Hardin Law

5.0
5 Reviews
  • Serving San Juan Capistrano, CA and Orange County, California

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • Peter Hardin Law is a full-service criminal defense and Marsy’s Law victims’ rights law firm headquartered in Orange County, California. Our experienced attorneys represent... Read More

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Peter Hardin
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  • Serving San Juan Capistrano, CA and Orange County, California

  • Law Firm with 12 lawyers1 award

  • Your Case. Our Strategy. Problem Solved.

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Cameron J. Grant
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  • Serving San Juan Capistrano, CA and Orange County, California

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer4 awards

  • When your future is on the line, you want someone who deals only with criminal defense. I've dedicated my whole career helping those who have been accused of committing a... Read More

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Jimmy Cha
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  • Serving San Juan Capistrano, CA and Orange County, California

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer3 awards

  • SoCal's Top Rated DUI Attorney. Former Prosecutor with 30+ Years’ Experience. Call 24/7 Free Consultation.

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Jonathan Franklin
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Chudnovsky Law

4.9
118 Reviews
  • Serving San Juan Capistrano, CA and Orange County, California

  • Law Firm with 5 lawyers3 awards

  • Award-winning team of Criminal Defense, DUI, and Professional License Lawyers with over 100 years experience handling 10,000+ cases. Former DA ▸ FREE Consultation

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  • Serving San Juan Capistrano, CA and Orange County, California

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • Alan R. Silverman Ph.D., is Certified as a Family law Specialist by the Board of Legal Specialization of the State Bar of California.

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Alan R. Silverman
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  • Serving San Juan Capistrano, CA and Orange County, California

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers2 awards

  • Committed Advocates for Victims of Personal Injury & Medical Malpractice Across Orange CountyAt the Law Office of Marshall Silberberg, we are dedicated to fighting for the... Read More

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  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • If you have questions about establishing an Estate Plan or need help regarding a Business, Civil, Criminal, Entertainment Law or Family Law legal issue call Attorney Sharla Evert -... Read More

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Sharla Evert
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L. Dominic Chacon

5.0
2 Reviews
  • Serving San Juan Capistrano, CA and Orange County, California

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • We are a firm that focuses on Family and Criminal defense. You will work with Mr. Chacon personally. Located in West Covina and handle cases at all courts in L.A., Orange,... Read More

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L. Dominic Chacon
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  • Serving San Juan Capistrano, CA and Orange County, California

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • Aggressive. Creative. Experienced Lawyers in Long Beach, California At the offices of Andrea Cook & Associates, our clients are as varied as the types of claims we confidently... Read More

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Andrea L. Cook
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  • Serving San Juan Capistrano, CA and Orange County, California

  • Law Firm with 14 lawyers2 awards

  • Embracing Clients as Family: Unyielding Pursuit of Justice At Greene Broillet & Wheeler, LLP, we take immense pride in our cohesive and tight-knit community. Our team of Los... Read More

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Mark Quigley
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  • Serving San Juan Capistrano, CA and Orange County, California

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • Experience and Judgment To Help You Enforce Your Privacy, Copyright And Trade Secret Rights.

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Gary S. Fergus
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  • Serving San Juan Capistrano, CA and Orange County, California

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

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  • Law Firm with 12 lawyers2 awards

  • Over 50 Million Recovered--Our firm is experienced in injury matters & understands the difficult time you're going through. We'll guide you through the process and... Read More

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  • Law Firm with 14 lawyers1 award

  • Offices in LA and Upland serving all of Southern California. Over 13 years of experience focusing on what matters to our clients... results.

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Commonly Asked Criminal Law Questions From Users Near You

This information is not legal advice and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete or up-to-date. It is provided for general informational purposes only. If you need legal advice you should consult a licensed attorney in your area.

What can we do if my son is being charged with murder for an accident?

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Answered by attorney Terry Alan Nelson (Unclaimed Profile)
Criminal Law lawyer at Nelson & Lawless
Hire him an attorney. You already did so. If not happy with what you are being advised, hire a different attorney, or at least pay to consult with another attorney for a second opinion. No amount of free 'tips and hints' from here or anywhere else are going to help you or him in the slightest in his defense, other than the advice to exercise the 5th Amendment right to not talk to anyone except an attorney about the case. That includes on this or any other web site or public forum. Feel free to contact me if serious about doing so.
Hire him an attorney. You already did so. If not happy with what you are being advised, hire a different attorney, or at least pay to consult with another attorney for a second opinion. No amount of free 'tips and hints' from here or anywhere else are going to help you or him in the slightest in his defense, other than the advice to exercise the 5th Amendment right to not talk to anyone except an attorney about the case. That includes on this or any other web site or public forum. Feel free to contact me if serious about doing so.
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Doesn't the Pretrial Services Act conflict with the presumption of innocence?

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Answered by attorney James E Gandy (Unclaimed Profile)
Criminal Law lawyer at Law Office of James Gandy
I am not sure that I understand your question, but I think I know what you are trying to ask. I will, therefore, attempt to answer what I 'believe' you are asking. It appears that you are confusing an act about pre-trial detention - the Federal Pretrial Services Act of 1982 (FPSA) which is a purely legal matter - with a general principle of the law - the presumption of innocence which is a purely factual matter. The Federal Pretrial Services Act (FPSA) was created to reduce the number of people re-arrested after the initial arrest, reduce the number of people who fail to appear, and to reduce the number of people on pre-trial detention (it has failed at the last; it appears to have increased the number of people on pre-trial detention). To accomplish these goals, the FPSA aims to provide the magistrates with reports that have no regard as to the evidence associated with a defendant's guilt. This decision is purely legal. On its own, it is supposed to have no impact on the case. Rather, it is supposed to be used to determine the following factors to determine if any bond is necessary: 1. Financial Resources of Accused 2. Family Ties 3. Employment or Education 4. Length of Residence in Community 5. Record of Convictions (VCIN & Local) 6. Record of Court Appearances, Flight to Avoid Prosecution, Failures to Appear 7. Substance Abuse Information 8. Any Other Information Which Court Considers Relevant According to the act, there should not be any discussion of the weight of evidence and the circumstances of instant offense (or offenses). A jury would decide these issues. On its face, therefore, the act has nothing to do with guilt or innocence but, rather, has everything to do with the likelihood that a defendant will reappear or re-offend. Of course, this ignores that defendants held on bond are far more likely to accept guilty pleas. When I was in law school, I worked for a criminal defense attorney who stated the obvious - the most important hearing in any case is the bail hearing because it sets the tone for the entire case.
I am not sure that I understand your question, but I think I know what you are trying to ask. I will, therefore, attempt to answer what I 'believe' you are asking. It appears that you are confusing an act about pre-trial detention - the Federal Pretrial Services Act of 1982 (FPSA) which is a purely legal matter - with a general principle of the law - the presumption of innocence which is a purely factual matter. The Federal Pretrial Services Act (FPSA) was created to reduce the number of people re-arrested after the initial arrest, reduce the number of people who fail to appear, and to reduce the number of people on pre-trial detention (it has failed at the last; it appears to have increased the number of people on pre-trial detention). To accomplish these goals, the FPSA aims to provide the magistrates with reports that have no regard as to the evidence associated with a defendant's guilt. This decision is purely legal. On its own, it is supposed to have no impact on the case. Rather, it is supposed to be used to determine the following factors to determine if any bond is necessary: 1. Financial Resources of Accused 2. Family Ties 3. Employment or Education 4. Length of Residence in Community 5. Record of Convictions (VCIN & Local) 6. Record of Court Appearances, Flight to Avoid Prosecution, Failures to Appear 7. Substance Abuse Information 8. Any Other Information Which Court Considers Relevant According to the act, there should not be any discussion of the weight of evidence and the circumstances of instant offense (or offenses). A jury would decide these issues. On its face, therefore, the act has nothing to do with guilt or innocence but, rather, has everything to do with the likelihood that a defendant will reappear or re-offend. Of course, this ignores that defendants held on bond are far more likely to accept guilty pleas. When I was in law school, I worked for a criminal defense attorney who stated the obvious - the most important hearing in any case is the bail hearing because it sets the tone for the entire case.
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Will I be in trouble for using a fake twenty dollar bill?

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Answered by attorney Jared Clayton Austin (Unclaimed Profile)
Criminal Law lawyer at Austin Legal Services, PLC
Counterfeit money is a strict liability crime. That means whether you know you had it or not, it's still a crime to be in possession of and use it. However, if you can convince the prosecutors that you honestly just got it and didn't know it was fake, they probably won't charge you. However, I would suggest consulting with a criminal attorney that has experience with counterfeit cases just to get his opinion and be on the safe side.
Counterfeit money is a strict liability crime. That means whether you know you had it or not, it's still a crime to be in possession of and use it. However, if you can convince the prosecutors that you honestly just got it and didn't know it was fake, they probably won't charge you. However, I would suggest consulting with a criminal attorney that has experience with counterfeit cases just to get his opinion and be on the safe side.
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