- The Humanity of The Death Penalty
- The Verdict is In
- New Media and Juvenile Offenses
- Suspect, Person of Interest, Under Investigation -- What We can All Learn from Tiger Woods' Car Crash and the Amanda Knox Trial
- The Law of Unintended Consequences -- Could Tiger Woods' Wife be Facing Criminal Charges? What You Need to Know
- Bail, Jail, and Thanksgiving
- Sentencing in State and Federal Court
- Fines, Fees, and Payments -- How the Right Criminal Defense Attorney Can Make All the Difference
- The Defense of Necessity and Abortion
- Hate Crimes
- When a Petty Theft has Anything but Petty Consequences
- Self Defense
- Comparative Justice
- Bar Fights, Melees, Conducting Thorough and Necessary Investigation, and More
- I Blew Below the Legal Limit, Can I Still Be Arrested for a D.U.I.?
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LOS ANGELES CRIMINAL DEFENSE BLOG
Recent Blog Posts in September 2009 |
| September 30, 2009 |
| Sexual Assault / Rape |
| Posted By Richard Sudar |
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The director Roman Polanski has made headlines again this week after his arrest in Switzerland on a roughly 30 year old arrest warrant. The District Attorney's Office, and specifically Los Angeles County District Attorney Steve Cooley, seem determined to prosecute and bring Mr. Polanski "to justice." Mr. Polanski originally pled guilty to a charge of sexual assault; in his case, involving a 13 year old girl. There are many different types of conduct that can constitute sexual assault -- in essence, an unwanted touching done for the purpose of sexual gratification. Of course, the chief concerns to those charged with sexual assault, sexual battery, or even rape, are do I have to do jail time and do I have to register as a sexual predator? Even an accusation of having committed one of these types of offenses is incredibly troubling. I have represented numerous clients who have been charged with sexual assault type offenses. In one, a highly publicized case in Ventra County, my client, as well as several other young men, were accused of drugging and sexually abusing a young girl. I worked extremely hard on that case and even had my client polygraphed. The end result was a total dismissal and exoneration. Another case involved a mid-thirty year old male who was accused of inappropriately touching a 17 year old girl, whom he believed to be 18. That particualr case was handled in the Victorville Courthouse in San Bernardino County. Again, there, my client's chief concerns were jail time and registration as a sexual offender. I truly understand what it takes to defend people accused of rape, sexual battery, or any other type of sexual assault. When others do not fully understand the hard work that it takes to investigate these cases and defend the rights of the accused, I stand up and fight hard and aggressively for my clients. So if you need help because you or a loved one is accused of sexual assault, sexual battery, or even rape, or if you need assistance in another area of criminal defense, your best defense is hiring the right criminal lawyer who will take your case as seriously as you do from the beginning. You can call our offices directly at (310) 277-4112 or simply click here for more information.
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| September 29, 2009 |
| Domestic Violence |
| Posted By Richard Sudar |
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In criminal law, few crimes generate as much discussion as domestic violence. And yet, few people really understand the law regarding domestic violence. In California, domestic violence, in essence, is any unwanted touching that occurs between individuals who are married, engaged, or have a dating relationship. The applicable law is governed by Penal Code Section 273.5(a). Depending on the level of the alleged abuse, the case may be filed as a felony or as a misdemeanor. Additionally, there may be allegations and related charges of child abuse and even immigration consequences. But, for now, I would like to focus purely on the domestic violence charge. Really since the O.J. Simpson trial, any allegation of domestic violence is taken extremely seriously. Some people call the police to try and end an argument with their spouse and before they know it, their spouse is in handcuffs and being arrested. Getting the right criminal defense attorney at the beginning is critical, whether someone is charged with a felony or a misdemeanor. You need a great criminal lawyer who knows the law and is respected by both the judges and prosecutors. Just because an allegation of domestic violence is made, does not mean it is true and does not mean that the charge or charges should not aggresively be fought. Getting the right lawyer who understands the best defenses is of utmost importance as well. So if you or a loved one is charged with, or accused of, domestic violence in Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, San Bernardino, Ventura County, or anywhere else throughout Southern California, or you just would like more information about the topic of domestic violence, please click here and someone will be of immediate assistance.
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| September 27, 2009 |
| Driving Under the Influence (D.U.I.) |
| Posted By Richard Sudar |
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Getting a D.U.I. can be a very scary thing. Is my license suspended? Will I have a record? Will I lose my job? Will work find out? Will I lose my car insurance? These are just a few of the questions that I, as a criminal defense lawyer, hear almost every day. The truth is that it is scary, especially if you do not have the right criminal defense attorney protecting your rights. Depending on where you are arrested -- Ventura County, Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Bernardino County, San Diego County, just to name a few -- each county has diefferent degrees of punishment. And the D.M.V. has different standards altogether. It is critical to find the right criminal defense lawyer who gets it. To be clear, there actually are two different vehicle code sections here in California that are specific to D.U.I.'s. One involves whether someone allegedly is driving with a blood alcohol content of .08 or above (V.C. 23152(b) and the other is more general (V.C.3152(a)). For a lesser charge, there is a wet reckless. Yes, it can be very confusing! Finding the best criminal defense attorney who understands and can make sense of it all is the first best step to get your questions answered and to get a handle on your problem. I am that person and I am available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. So for the answer to your questions, to get the help you need now, and for a free consulation call (310) 277-4112. You can also click here for immediate assistance.
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| September 25, 2009 |
| Theft Offenses |
| Posted By Richard Sudar |
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The arrest of actor Randy Quaid on theft related offenses yesterday is noteworthy for a number of reasons. Apparently at issue is the payment or non-payment of a hotel bill at the San Ysidro Inn in Santa Barbara County. As a criminal defense attorney servicing all of Southern California -- from Santa Barabara County to Ventura County to Los Angeles County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County, Orange County and San Diego County -- I truly understand how each situation is different and unique. While I have handled many cases involving celebrity clients, I believe that no one case is more important than any other. While Randy Quaid may be accused of not paying a $10,000 (yes, that's not a typo) hotel bill, that is not the norm. In our tough economy, good, everyday, hard-working people do things that they might not otherwise do, simply to support their families. They may be accused of embezzlement, welfare fraud, insurance fraud, burglary, robbery, or any other type of theft related offense. And they need to be sure that they will be treated like a celebrity client even if they cannot afford a $10,000 hotel stay at the San Ysidro Inn. They need to know that everything is going to be okay, that there is someone out there to fight for them. Their actions may be causing them a potential immigration problem as well. At the Law Offices of Richard M. Sudar, we specialize in trying to get the case dismissed. We fight hard for all of our clients. We know what is on the line and we don't stop until you get justice. So if you need the help of an experienced criminal defense attorney, and need help now, click here and watch the Law Offices of Richard M. Sudar fight for you.
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| September 23, 2009 |
| Choices |
| Posted By Richrad Sudar |
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Each and every one of us make millions of choices in our life; some we come to regret. Good people can find themselves in situations in which they could never envision themselves. They need help, and badly. It is precisely at those that they may need an experienced criminal defense lawyer who will have their back and fight hard for them. They need to be represented by the right criminal attorney. In my years, first as a prosecutor and now as a criminal lawyer, I have learned the best and most effective ways to try and achieve justice in each individual case. Everyone deserves respect and personal attention. Whether someone is charged with a d.u.i., a theft related offense, battery, or even murder, they as well as their family members deserve individual attention. They have a right to a criminal defense lawyer who is available to them 24 hours a day seven days a week. They need a criminal defense attorney who will listen to them and treat them with respect. I don't care if you need a criminal lawyer in Los Angeles County, Orange County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, Ventura County, or even up north, The Law Offices of Richard M. Sudar are here for you. I promise, you will never go wrong with choosing The Law Offices of Richard M. Sudar. For more information and immediate assistance, click here.
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| September 16, 2009 |
| Criminal Intent and how an experienced criminal defense attorney can make all the difference. |
| Posted By Richard Sudar |
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Throughout my career as a prosecutor and now as a criminal defense attorney, a topic that seems to interest people the most is that of intent. Whether I'm in court in Los Angeles, Ventura, Orange, San Bernardino, San Diego, or another surrounding county, that issue, that question, is at the heart of everything we do as criminal defense attorneys. I currently am involved in an attempted murder trial in the Van Nuys courthouse, here in Los Angeles County. And again, the issue of intent is at the heart of the case. In criminal law, specifically criminal defense, whether a case involves d.u.i. (driving under the influence) or murder, mental state, what is occurring at the time in an individual's mind, is key. As an experienced criminal defense attorney, who has conducted numerous trials in several courthouses, I can tell you that at the time an action is committed, what is intended makes all the difference. We as lawyers learned in law school that for a crime to occur, there must be a meeting of a criminal act and criminal intent. In the news lately, Michael Jackson's personal physician, Dr. Conrad Murray, may face serious criminal charges. And the outcome likely will depend on what 12 jurors believe was Dr. Conrad Murray's intent and what mitigation, if any, can be inferred from Michael Jackson's actions themselves. Many people reading this may be facing criminal charges of their own in Los Angeles county or elsewhere. What is key is that they have a criminal defense attorney who truly understands the issues, what's on the line; a criminal defense attorney that is prepared to fight for them, one who has their back. The intent, and understanding the implications there, are key. It certainly will be decisive in my current attempted murder trial in Van Nuys. If you would like more information, have further questions, and especially if you need the help of an experienced criminal defense attorney, click here. I wish you the best.
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| September 10, 2009 |
| Welcome to our blog! |
| Posted By Scorpion Design |
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| Thank you for visiting our new criminal defense blog! Check back soon for updates! |
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