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Posting Bail on California Criminal Charges — Defendants No Longer Have to Post Bail Twice

When arrested in California on criminal charges many defendants’ first call is not to an attorney but rather to a bail bondsman in hopes of getting out of jail immediately. Typically, a bail bonds company in California will require a defendant in custody to come up with 10% of the actual scheduled bail. Even in [...]

By Daniel Leib|July 23rd, 2016|Assault, Burglary, Criminal Defense, Driving Under the Influence, Drug Crimes, Gun Charges, los angeles criminal attorney, Theft Crimes|Comments Off

Los Angeles Burglary Ring Exposed — Potential Penalties for First Degree and Second Degree Burglary Charges in California

Recently, the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department exposed a wide and sophisticated burglary ring in Los Angeles where numerous alleged suspects are being investigated for burglarizing hundreds of residences in Los Angeles County. Charges of burglary of a residence whether it be a home, apartment, RV trailer or any other kind of residence can be very serious [...]

By Daniel Leib|July 18th, 2016|Burglary, Criminal Defense, los angeles criminal attorney, Misdemeanor Charges, Theft Crimes|Comments Off

Challenging Three Strikes Charges in California

Sometimes the mistakes made many years ago have a lasting impact. A criminal record from 20 years ago can come back to haunt. Recently our office prevailed in representing an individual who was charged with violating California Penal Code 29800 commonly referred to as ex-con in possession of a gun or firearm. One of the [...]

By Daniel Leib|June 28th, 2016|Assault, Criminal Appeals, Criminal Defense, Gun Charges, los angeles criminal attorney, Three Strike Laws, Violent Crimes|Comments Off

Sex Crime Charges in California — Defending Tough Criminal Cases

Recently a former Los Angeles teachers assistant was arrested for sexual battery on a student. On Wednesday, Pil Mendez was arrested on one charge of sexual battery and three counts of molesting or annoying an underage girl. It is claimed that Mr. Mendez on multiple occasions made sexual comments and inappropriately touched a female student. [...]

By Daniel Leib|June 10th, 2016|Criminal Defense, Sexual Assault Crimes|Comments Off

California Domestic Violence — An In-DEPP Discussion

The recent media frenzy over reports of alleged abuse involving actor Johnny Depp and Amber Heard and Department of Justice reports make it abundantly clear that domestic violence is an issue that continues to be a problem in California and throughout. In an effort to prevent abuse and the potential for escalating violence, law enforcement, whether your [...]

By Daniel Leib|June 6th, 2016|Assault, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence|Comments Off