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...
Carrying a Loaded Firearm in a Public Place or Vehicle - California Penal Code 25850
Carrying a loaded firearm in a public place or vehicle is covered under California Penal Code Section 25850. A violation of this statute is typically a misdemeanor crime, but could be charged as a felony case if there are specific aggravating circumstances. It should be noted that while this offense is...
Avoiding Jail Time in Los Angeles DUI Causing Injury Cases
Over the past several years, our Los Angeles criminal defense law firm has represented a number of clients charged with based on injuries caused to third parties by the client’s intoxicated driving. Particularly when the conduct is egregious, such as where the defendant was driving with an extremely high blood alcohol level...
