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Orange County Criminal Defense Information on Laws and Penalties | Darwish Criminal Defense Attorney

15
Apr 2025

California Laws on Employer Use of Arrest and Conviction Records

California Laws on Employer Use of Arrest and Conviction Records

Under the doctrine of respondeat superior,  employers could face civil liability for any harm a worker causes to a third party, provided the worker is acting within the scope of their employment. Consequently, employers conduct thorough investigations of a current employee’s or...

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21
Mar 2025

When is Possession of Burglary Tools a Crime?

When is Possession of Burglary Tools a Crime?

According to California Penal Code Section 459, burglary occurs when someone enters a structure, like a house or car, intending to steal or commit a felony, regardless of whether they forced their way in. You can still be charged for possessing burglary tools even if you do not...

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12
Feb 2025

When Does Trespass Become Aggravated?

When Does Trespass Become Aggravated?

You commit the crime of trespass when you enter and remain in another person's property or residence without his/her permission or consent to do so. While trespassing is a serious crime by itself, the repercussions of the offense will increase if it entails entering another...

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04
Feb 2025

What is Bribery of a Witness in California?

What is Bribery of a Witness in California?

Typically, witnesses fear testifying in court due to fears of potential retribution by the suspect. Prosecutors have seen criminal charges crumble when witnesses fail to show up in court or recant their statements after receiving a bribe from the defendants. PC 137 makes it...

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12
Nov 2024

What Makes a Drug Crime a Felony?

What Makes a Drug Crime a Felony?

California enforces strict drug laws that provides for the production, sale, transport, and use of certain drugs and chemicals. Violating these laws can lead to arrest and criminal charges. The law classifies some drug offenses as misdemeanors. However, in some cases, the...

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12
Nov 2024

What is the Accessory to a Crime?

What is the Accessory to a Crime?

In California, you become an accessory to a crime when you help someone before, during, or after they commit a crime. That means you are involved in a crime but did not commit the primary offense. The difference is subtle, but the offense attracts severe consequences,...

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16
Oct 2024

The Consequences of a Criminal Conviction

The Consequences of a Criminal Conviction

A criminal conviction immediately changes the trajectory of your life, and its ramifications extend well beyond fines or jail time. These effects impact almost all areas of your personal and professional life. Having a criminal record means your professional, social, and other...

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Sep 2024

What is Contacting a Minor to Commit a Felony?

What is Contacting a Minor to Commit a Felony?

Contacting a child to carry out a felony activity is a criminal offense under California PC Sec. 288.3. The crime is tried aggressively to protect children. PC Section 288.3 statute was enacted in 2006 under California Prop. 83, the Sexual Predator Punishment and Control Act,...

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