Getting California Criminal Charges Dismissed with no Conviction - Deferred Entry of Judgement
One way to resolve a criminal case in California State courts is through a diversion program, sometimes known as a conditional plea or deferred entry of judgment. In general, a diversionary outcome is one in which the defendant is presented with a carrot and a stick. If certain requirements are fulfilled...
Pretrial Motion Practice in California State and Federal Criminal Cases
In both federal and California State criminal cases, pretrial motion practice is a critical component of an effective defense. Which, if any, motions are appropriate to bring before the court will depend on the particular facts, circumstances, and allegations of the individual case. However, certain categories of motions are frequently...
Changes in Federal Sentencing Under the First Step Act
Recently, as a part of the federal government’s larger focus on criminal justice reform and to end mass incarceration, Congress passed the First Step Act, which introduced significant changes to a number of areas of federal criminal law. For many years, Congress had attempted to pass criminal justice reform legislation,...
Brandishing a Weapon or Firearm – California Penal Code Section 417
Have you been charged with brandishing a weapon or firearm in Los Angeles? A conviction could result in life-altering consequences. You should consult with our experienced criminal defense lawyers at Eisner Gorin LLP as soon as possible. We have over six decades of combined experiences and will aggressively fight for...
Should I Take the Plea Bargain in My California Criminal Case?
At our criminal defense firm, one of the most common questions we get from clients, potential clients, and family members of clients, is whether or not to accept a plea deal that the prosecutor has offered. The answer, as is often the case with legal issues, is that it depends. A ...
Arraignment Process in California Criminal Courts
In a criminal case, the first court appearance by the defendant in a California is almost always an arraignment. Several important steps will be taken at the arraignment of which the defendant should be aware. Basically, it’s the first stage of court proceedings and the defendant’s first appearance in front...
First Amendment Free Speech Issues in Criminal Cases
In both federal and California State courts, issues related to protected free speech under the are occasionally presented. In this country, most people know the First Amendment provides for freedom of speech. Specifically, it states that “Congress shall make no law … abridging the freedom of speech.” The United States...
Contempt of Court Laws - California Penal Code Section 166
There are a wide-range of acts that are considered a “contempt of court,” which include loud and excessive noise during a court hearing, refusal to be sworn in as a court witness, and willfully disobeying a court order. In Los Angeles County criminal courts, the most common form of a...
Domestic Violence Batterers’ Intervention Program in Los Angeles
If you are convicted on a related offense and placed on probation by the court, you will be ordered to complete a 52 week batterers’ program known as the (BIP). The terms and condition of probation for a domestic violence offense are covered under California Penal Code Section...
Defending Drug Trafficking and Sales Cases in Los Angeles and Federal Court
Our has represented numerous defendants charged with and/or of narcotics in both California State and federal courts. Depending on the quantity and type of narcotics involved, these prosecutions can involve serious felony charges potentially exposing the defendant to lengthy prison sentences. Several important legal issues tend to recur...
