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The Complaint
Normally, the DA will trust the police report and file the charges it supports. At this point he or she will make a formal “complaint” detailing the charge against you. In some cases, the DA may decide to drop the charges if the evidence seems too weak, or will even agree to a plea bargain…
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The Criminal Arraignment
We can begin building you a solid case long before your arraignment (initial court date), but the arraignment is clearly a critical moment in the overall legal process. Here, you will be formally read the charge against you by the presiding judge. At this point, you will have to enter a plea of “guilty,” “no…
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The Criminal Preliminary Hearing
If no plea deal takes place at the arraignment, and you plead “not guilty,” then your case moves toward trial. But first, your defense attorney will have another chance to fight for you at your preliminary hearing. Here, the defense finally gets access to the police report and all other evidence given already to the…
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The Criminial Trial
At Leah Legal, we have extensive experience in presenting convincing arguments in court, in finding evidence and witnesses in your favor, in calling our own “expert” witnesses to counter those brought in by the prosecution, and in exposing the weaknesses in the case brought against you. Most cases don’t even go to trial, but because…
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Leah or another experienced associate will always handle your case. We do not play the law mill game. A “law mill” in legal talk is a law firm that takes on excessively high numbers of clients all at once and then assigns most of them to inexperienced lawyers. This gains them extra work but is bad for…
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Our experience is both deep and wide as to practice areas and is focused exclusively on criminal defense. We are fully familiarized with the specifics of local court processes and even have detailed knowledge of the tendencies of specific judges, prosecuting attorneys, and “expert witnesses” frequently called in by DAs. We do not hesitate to…
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Falsely Accused of a Sex Crime – What Do I Do Next?
A false allegation of committing a sex crime is one of the most serious claims anyone can make against you. If someone has falsely accused you of committing this offense, you should treat the accusations with seriousness, even if you know you are innocent. The consequences of such charges are harsh. For example, a criminal…
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Petty Theft vs Grand Theft in California – The Difference?
Theft laws in California classify crimes depending on the monetary value of stolen property and the surrounding circumstances. These laws mainly categorize theft into petty and grand theft, with specific penalties and legal definitions. Knowing these differences is helpful for anyone facing theft charges as it affects the severity of the charges. It can also…
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What is the Statute of Limitations For Hit & Run in California?
A hit-and-run in California occurs when you are involved in an accident while driving, and you flee the scene without waiting for the police, offering assistance to the injured persons, or leaving your contact details. The law requires drivers to stop and wait for the police if they are involved in an accident, even if…
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How Do I Convince the Prosecutor to Drop My Charges?
Being under arrest or charged with a crime can be a confusing and overwhelming experience for anyone. However, you do not have to worry since you are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Figuring out how to have the alleged charges dropped by the prosecutor before the trial should be your priority. That is where the…