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...
Common Defenses in California Murder and Attempted Murder Cases
Whether in California State or federal criminal courts, and cases are certainly the most serious crimes which are prosecuted by the government. Murder is a serious that is prosecuted aggressively in Los Angeles County, California. A second-degree murder conviction could result in 15 years to life in prison. Penalties...
Offering and Preparing False Evidence in California - Penal Code Sections 132 and 134
The crime of offering and preparing false evidence is covered under California Penal Code Sections 132 & 134, which fall under the broad category of serious crimes. Both statutes are designed to punish people who purposely interfere with legal matters, including police investigations and authorized legal proceedings. Both are felony...
Child Pornography Defense and Sentencing Lawyers In California State and Federal Courts
At Eisner Gorin LLP, we have represented numerous defendants in California State and federal courts who are charged with related offenses, including simple possession and distribution. Oftentimes, by the time the defendant is charged, the government has conducted a lengthy investigation involving electronic records and forensic computer analysis such that...
Strategic Approaches to Federal Sentencing – Staying Out of Federal Prison
At Eisner Gorin LLP, a significant portion of our criminal defense practice involves , rather than California State, investigations, plea negotiations, and trials. While many aspects of federal criminal practice are similar to State practice – jury trials where the Government must prove the charges beyond a reasonable doubt, prefiling interventions...
Effective Defense of White Collar and Fraud Crimes in State and Federal Courts
The term “” typically refers to non-violent financial or regulatory crimes charged in California State or federal court. These crimes include embezzlement, bribery, corruption, and various types of fraud including insurance fraud, wire fraud, mail fraud, workers compensation fraud, and others. There is a common misconception that these white collar crimes...
