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Fraud is mainly classified as financial fraud, insurance fraud, and mortgage or real estate fraud, among others. The punishments for fraud crimes differ depending on the type of fraud crime, which is determined by the specific elements of the crime. When you are facing fraud crime allegations, you should contact an experienced criminal defense attorney…

In California, there are numerous specific criminal charges related to the use of a firearm, sentencing enhancements for using a gun or another deadly weapon, and strict gun laws that make it easy for innocent people to be accused of weapons violations. If you find yourself facing weapons charges in Los Angeles or anywhere in Southern California,…

In California, anyone who has reached eighteen years can legally own and use a firearm as long as they follow the set California gun laws, such as guidelines on how you should use this firearm and where you can carry it. However, you could find yourself on the wrong side of the law by firing…

When you are already facing a serious criminal charge, that’s bad enough. But serious crimes with a gun are punished even more severely than the same crimes apart from the use of a firearm. At Leah Legal, we have deep experience in defending against the full gamut of California criminal charges, including the most serious offenses on…

Some crimes attract additional penalties based on the elements of the crime and the severity of their outcomes. Therefore, you may be subject to a sentencing enhancement for committing a crime in possession of a firearm or using it during the unlawful activities. Usually, sentencing enhancements attract additional penalties to an existing sentence, meaning that…

In the recent past, there has been a robust debate over gun control in California. Given the different arguments put forward, you can quickly get confused about some aspects of gun ownership. Though the Second Amendment protects your right to bear arms, there are certain restrictions placed on handling loaded firearms in public. Other than…

California, as you likely know, has stringent laws regarding the concealed carry of firearms (and many other weapons). Specifically, Cal. Pen. Code Sec. 25400 makes it a crime to carry a concealed weapon in your vehicle or on your person. This article will discuss (1) California’s laws about concealed carry weapons and the charges you…

California has strict firearm laws that manufacturers, sellers, and owners have to follow. Understanding these laws is essential in knowing who, where, and when to buy, carry or use a gun. Leah Legal goes into further detail about firearm laws in California, to help you remain on the right side of the law, or recover…

A 4th offense DUI is one of the severe forms of DUI that a person can experience. Since DUI is a priorable offense, subsequent offenses within ten years of the first conviction usually carry harsher penalties. Keep in mind that while in most cases, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd DUI offenses are charged as misdemeanors, a…

Explaining the Driving Under the Influence Law in California A Driving Under the Influence (DUI) charge happens when a person is caught by the police for having consumed alcohol or illegal drugs, or a combination of both while driving a vehicle. In California, it is not necessary for there to be alcohol or drugs within…