Orange County Criminal Lawyer Blog

Orange County, California - Orange County DUI law enforcement is cracking down on driving under the influence or drunk driving this Halloween weekend. Orange County Police officers throughout the Orange County will be working more aggressively on arresting DUI drivers on road.

Orange County Law enforcement agencies will be putting more DUI patrols on Friday and Saturday. Every Orange County police and patrol officer will be working this weekend to make sure the DUI drunk drivers or impaired drivers are removed from the Orange County roads.

In California, it is unlawful for anyone to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. He could be charged with DUI or driving under the influence when he drives vehicle after drinking alcohol or taking narcotics,

According to California law, it is unlawful to drive a vehicle if the driver's ability to drive vehicle is impaired by alcohol or narcotics. It is also unlawful to drive a vehicle when the driver's blood alcohol level is over .08%

Under California Law, DUI is a serious criminal charge. If convicted of DUI, a person can face serious punishment and consequences, such as jail time, fines, license suspension and probation. It can impact a person's career, life and future. If a person is charged with DUI for a 2nd, 3rd, or 4th time, he is considered to be a multiple DUI offender. In California, multiple DUI charges are extremely serious and the penalties are harsh.

If you have been arrested for a DUI or any crime in Orange County, you should seek the legal advice of an experienced Orange County DUI defense attorney immediately! Our Orange County DUI Defense attorneys have many years of experience in defending DUI cases. Our attorneys have track recor of success in DUI defense. Our Orange County criminal defense attorneys and Orange County DUI attorneys has deep knowledge in California DUI defense law and we know the local courts the prosecutors and judges which will help to prevail your case.

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RIVERSIDE - A Riverside man, Joshua Threlkeld, has been charged with several new charges Monday for kidnapping, raping and sexual assaulting young girls through internet. He has been charged with 136 counts of felony charges involving 80 victims. He is also charged with kidnap for rape and aggravated sexual assault to a minor.

He used social networking Web site MySpace to target young girls from 11 to 17 years old. The crimes involved 80 underage victims from 6 California counties, Orange County, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, San Diego. He was also charged with kidnapping to rape, sexual assault in May 2009.

Under California Law, Sexual assault defines as any unwanted sexual contact being forced upon another person. Rape or Sexual assault is one of the most aggressively prosecuted violent crimes in California. If you have been accused or charged with rape or sexual assault in Southern California, you need to consult a qualified Southern California criminal defense attorney immediately to defend your California sex crime charges

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SANTA ANA - An Orange County unauthorized trader, Paul Abad, was arrested Tuesday for fraud and theft crimes by stealing over $1.14 million through his investment scheme.

Abad started his investment scheme in 2001. The victims are Orange County investors. Even though Abad is not licensed to sell securities for anyone, he lied to clients that he was licensed trader. He took out investors' money for paying his own expenses. He is facing felony charges for grand theft and fraud from investors.

White collar crime is one of the most aggressively prosecuted crimes in both state and federal level. Being arrested for white collar crime is a very devastating experience. The punishment and the consequences are serious. The punishment for white collar crimes including, prison time, substantial fines and criminal records. It usually is charged with felony charges, depending on the seriousness of the charge.

If you or someone you care have been charged with or been investigated white collar crimes, it is imperative to hire an experienced Southern California White Collar Crime defense attorney or Criminal Defense lawyer immediately to fight for your rights and freedom.

Our white collar crime lawyers aggressively defend our clients charged with or being investigated for a white collar crime. The most common white collar crimes charges we handle including: Bank Fraud; Healthcare Fraud, Medical Fraud, Insurance Fraud, Real Estate Fraud, Embezzlement, Investment Advisory Fraud, Stock Market Irregularities, Credit Card Fraud.

As a professional, being accused of crimes is the most stressful and humiliating experience in life. Whether you are a doctor, an Attorney, a CPA, an investment banker or a corporate executive, when a professional has been charged with white collar crimes, he / she is most worried about is that they could loss everything, their success, money, reputation, professional business license and future.

The truth is that white collar crimes are very serious charge and can have a huge impact on your life. However, it is going to be a big difference if you have an experienced and skilled Professional License defense lawyer from Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti stand by your side. Our Orange County business crime defense lawyers will do all we can to protect your rights and keep you out of jail.

Our Southern California Professional License defense attorney Michael Guisti has extensive knowledge of California law and the legal system. Over the years, our Southern California criminal defense attorneys have built great relationships with judges and prosecutors in Orange County, Los Angeles, San Diego and throughout Southern California.

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SANTA ANA, Orange County - Jaelyne Jacsen, of Orange County, was arrested Tuesday and charged with theft crimes for stealing over $6,500 in public assistance. She is charged with 5 counts of felonies theft charges for claiming funds from state assistance program.

She has been claiming the financial aid since October 2007, and even after she moved to Riverside and San Bernardino from Orange County.

Being arrested for theft crimes is a very frightening experience. Under California Criminal law, theft crimes can be charged as felony or misdemeanor charges, depending on the circumstance and amount of the value of stolen property. Either it is a felony theft crime or a misdemeanor theft crime, the charges are serious. The person charged with theft crimes could be facing serious consequences, such as lengthy jail or prison time, and substantial fine. It is crucial to hire a Southern California criminal defense attorney who has expertise in defending clients charged with theft crimes.

Under California Penal Code Section 484 (a), theft crime is defined as anyone who steals another person's money, property or fund entrusted to him, or makes any fraudulent claim to obtain money. Theft crimes involves various charges, including shoplifting, petty theft, grand theft, forgery, identity theft, auto theft, burglary, embezzlement and fraud.

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ANAHEIM, Orange County - A wrong-way driver, Jessica Shekell, of Fullerton, is facing charges for driving under the influence or felony DUI for car crash causing the death of two people and injury of the two children.

The crash was happened on freeway at 3 am on Monday. Two people from San Bernardino were killed. Shekell is facing charge for driving under the influence and vehicular manslaughter.

In California, DUI charge is a serious criminal charge. It also called driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or driving while intoxicated. In Orange County, a drunk driver is charged with misdemeanor DUI when he is involved in the first DUI offense or second DUI without any injury or property damage. The punishment usually includes jail time and fines and programs. California DUI law is especially strict with drunk-driving minors or DUI drivers under the drinking age.

In Southern California, a DUI driver is charged with felony DUI when this person had prior felony convictions or a penalty enhancement or bodily injury and it is based on the seriousness of the circumstances. The punishment for a felony DUI is severe. It usually includes longer term of prison time and substantial fine.

Under California law, if you were charged with DUI, you need to fight for two separate charges, one is a California DUI criminal charge and anther one is DMV charge. You are allowed only 10 days to request a DMV hearing before the DMV automatic suspend your driver's license. It is vital for you to move as soon as possible to retain an experienced Southern California DUI attorney to defend your rights and freedom.

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SANTA ANA, Orange County - An Orange County man, Felipe Orona, of Garden Grove, was convicted of vehicular manslaughter for causing the death of one man and injury of the other while they were changing a tire on a freeway shoulder.

He is facing 13 years in prison with gross negligence while intoxicated and a sentencing enhancement for causing death and great bodily injury. His blood-alcohol level was at .15, almost twice higher than the limit.

If you have been charged with felony DUI or Vehicular Manslaughter in Southern California, Orange County, Los Angeles or Riverside, it is vital to seek the legal help from an experienced Southern California criminal defense attorney who has the knowledge in felony dui and vehicular manslaughter law.

At Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti, our Orange county DUI defense lawyers have handled hundreds felony dui cases in Orange County Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino and San Diego.

If you have been arrested for felony DUI or misidemeanor DUI in Orange County, Fullerton, Newport Beach, Anaheim, Westminster, Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, Irvine, Santa Ana, Mission Viejo, Orange, Our DUI attorneys will do all we can to defend for your rights and freedom.

Contact our skilled Criminal Defense lawyer at Law Offices of Michael L.Guisti today at 714-530-9690 to discuss how we can do to prevail in your case.

Orange County, California - Several people of Orange County have been arrested for Medicare fraud through fake billings for medical supplies. They fraudulently claimed $26 million from the federal insurance program.

Michael Martinez, of Long Beach and 6 others were arrested Oct. 21, is charged with health care fraud and for making false statements to the government. If convicted, he is facing 75 years in federal prison.

Health Care Fraud or medicare fraud is a serious charge, and it can be charged with Felony.depending on the seriousness of the case. Under the California law, Insurance Code Section 1871.4, Penal Code Section 118 and Penal Code Section 550, health care fraud is defined as claiming insurance with false statement to obtain insurance benefits. Health care fraud is one of the most aggressively prosecuted crimes.

The Medical Fraud or health care fraud is a very serious crime, and the punishment is harsh. If convicted, it could have a very strong impact on your life and future.

Whether you are a doctor, physician or health care provider, if you or someone you know have been arrested or investigated for medical fraud or health care fraud, it is crutial to hire an experience Southern California Healthcare Fraud Defense Attorney to defend you.

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Orange County - Four men from Orange County were arrested for distributing drugs under Mexican drug cartels. The Orange County cell distributed large amounts of methamphetamine, cocaine and heroin.

Jesus Ortiz is the head of the Orange County distribution cell for transporting methamphetamine, cocaine and heroine from Mexico to the U.S.

This week, police have seized large amount of cocaine, methamphetamine and marijuana. It is believed that the cartel organized drug crimes have distributed large portions of methamphetamines and transporting from Mexico to the U.S .

A drug crime is defined as a criminal involving the manufacturing, trafficking, possession, or sale of an unlawful narcotic, such as: heroin, LSD, cocaine, crack, marijuana, methamphetamines, and unauthorized prescription medications.

Most of the drug crimes are charged as felony charges. It is one of the most aggressively prosecuted crimes. Drug crimes include: drug possession, drug possession with intent to sell, possession of drug paraphernalia, drug manufacturing, drug trafficking, drug distribution, drug cultivation, and money laundering.

Drug Crime is a serious charge, it can be charged as misdemeanor or felony. It has server consequences and punishment. The punishment includes, prison time, large fines, probation, restitution, etc:

Drug crime charges and legal penalties will depend upon the severity of the drug crime, the name of the drug, and quantity of the drug under possession. Another factor is the prior criminal records. The repeated offender usually is subject to enhanced sentensing.

If you or someone you know has been arrested for drug crimes attorney, it is vital to seek legal help from an experienced drug crimes attorney who is aggressive, knowledgeable and skilled in drug crime defense.

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FULLERTON, Orange County - A Fullerton woman, Tomeka Harris, was convicted of vehicular manslaughter for killing her boyfriend and her 2-year-old daughter. When the accident happened, she was driving in high speed under the influence of methamphetamine which caused the death of her loved ones.

She pleaded guilty to two felony vehicular manslaughter in gross negligence while intoxicated or under the influence of drugs. She is facing 6 years in prison to be sentenced at North Justice Center in Fullerton

When a driver was charged with Felony DUI or Felony driving while intoxicated, there are several reasons for the charge of a felony instead of a misdemeanor. The felony DUI is a serious crime, and the charge is usually based on the following factors: the prior criminal records or convictions for DUI or driving under the influence; also it is based on the fact that if there is any injury involved during the DUI and if there is any serious injury or death.

Under California Law, DUI or driving while intoxicated usually can be charged as felony DUI when injury or death involved. However, it would make a big difference if you are able to retain an experienced DUI attorney, like the highly experienced Orange County DUI defense attorneys at Law offices of Michael L. Guisti, to represent you in the felony DUI defense, your charges can be significantly reduced to misdemeanor charges.

Another factor results to the felony DUI charge is the prior criminal record or prior records for driving under the influence. A person with repeated DUI charges in the past 10 years could be charged with felony DUI charge even with no injury involved. When DUI, drunk driving or driving while intoxicated results in the death of anyone, it is usually charged with Felony DUI. The charges in felony driving under the influence can be charged under vehicular homicide, manslaughter, or second-degree murder.

All the felony DUI charges are serious charges. Vehicular homicide charge can be either a felony or a misdemeanor. Vehicular manslaughter usually results the death due to ordinary negligence, depending on the circumstances and seriousness of the case. Vehicular Manslaughter gross negligence is usually charged under felony DUI. It defines as the person driving under the influence knows that his action would cause the death of another person.

If convicted, felony DUI or felony driving under the influence can carry harsh punishment. It's important to hire an experienced DUI defense attorney or criminal defense lawyer to represent you so that your rights can be protected. Our Southern California criminal defense attorneys represents clients charged with felony DUI throughout Southern California, including: Orange County, Newport Beach, Santa Ana, Laguna Beach, Irvine, Tustin, Fullerton, Westminster, Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, Anaheim, Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Riverside, San Diego, and San Bernardino.

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CYPRESS, Orange County - An Orange County high school teacher, Christopher Ontiveros, of Huntington Beach, was arrested Tuesday for sexual assault on a minor student. He is facing charges of felony sexual assault and sexual battery with a minor.

If you or your loved one has been convicted of a felony sex crime in California, the punishment is harsh and the consequences are serious. You can be facing many years in prison. And you are required to be listed on California sex registry for life.

Whether you are facing a serious charge of sexual assault, sexual abuse, rape, child molestation, or Internet child pornography, it is imperative to have a criminal defense attorney with strong sex crimes defense experience to fight to protect your rights and freedom.

Sex crimes are the most aggressively prosecuted crimes. Sex crime can be a three-strikes crime and it is very serious charge. You need an experienced criminal defense and a sexual assault attorney to help you fight the case for you. At Law Offices of Michael L Guisti, we have successfully handled hundreds of sex crimes and our criminal attorneys are able to get the charges reduced or dismissed.

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Orange County, California - An Orange County man, Richard Caselli, has been arrested for gross vehicular manslaughter while driving under the influence. When he was driving intoxicated and high-speed Friday, his was crashed on the other car and killed an Orange County man. For driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs, if convicted, he could face 10 years in prison,

Under California law, if a person is driving under the influence or with a blood alcohol level above .08%, he will be charged with DUI. If you or someone you know have been charged with DUI or drunk driving in Orange County, it is critical to seek legal help from an Orange County Criminal Defense Attorney or Orange County DUI attorney immediately.

DUI Charge is a criminal charge. It could be charged as a felony or a misdemeanor offense. If you have been charged with misdemeanor DUI (driving under the influence), or first time DUI offense, you could face consequences which can effect your career and life. The punishment includes: jail time, fines, probation, community service, and programs - even for a first time offense.

When DUI offenses result in bodily injury or death of another person, it is usually charged as felony DUI. Felony DUI charge carries severe punishment, usually long term prison time and substantial fines, probation. You need to consult with an experienced Orange County DUI lawyer as soon as possible.

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ORANGE, Orange County - A woman was sexually assaulted by a man who picked her up at a gas station for a ride to the school. The gas station surveillance video captured his image when the crime allegedly happened on Monday. The man didn't drive to the school, but to a restaurant parking lot and he sexually assaulted her.

Under California Penal Code 243.4, Felony sexual assault and battery in California, defines as the non-consensual touching of the intimate part of the body. Under California Penal Code section 243.4, Sexual Assault and Battery can be filed as a felony or a misdemeanor depending on the seriousness of the case and the prior criminal record of the defendant.

If you or someone you know has been accused of a crime such as sexual assault, it is critical to seek legal help from an skilled Orange County Criminal Defense Attorney as soon as possible. If you have been charged with sexual assault, the charges and the penalties are severe. And if convicted, the consequences are going to impact on a person's life. It can carry heavy punishment, such as jail time and registration as a sex offender.

If you or a loved one have been arrested or charged with sexual assault and battery in Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, or Riverside County, you should consult with an experienced Southern California sexual assault and battery attorney as soon as possible.

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Orange County - An Anaheim man, Roy Oliver, was arrested for soliciting the prostitute, among 30 people who were arrested by an undercover sting operation Thursday

The industrial area is known for high prostitution and drug crimes, a lot of businesses in the area have been complaining about the crimes. The sting operation has arrested 30 people for prostitution charges and drug crimes, it involves in many Southern California counties, such as: Orange County, Los Angeles, San Diego, Riverside, San Bernardino.

Nowadays there are many Prostitution crimes charged due to the sting operation involvement by police or law enforcement.

California Prostitution is a highly prosecuted crime. Prostitution is a serous crimes and it is one of the sex crimes. It refers to one offers or engages in sexual acts for the exchange of money. Prostitution can be charged with felony or misdemeanor charges, depending on the circumstances or the severity of the case. If convicted, the sex crimes can have big effect on a person's life and future.

Under California Code Section, PC 653.20(a), prostitution defines Exchange of money in return for sexual acts. Under California Code Section, PC 647 (b), Solicitation defines as directing someone to ask for money in exchange for sexual acts. Under California Penal Code Section PC 266(i), Pandering defines as soliciting customers for prostitution or recruiting or hiring individuals to serve as prostitutes.

People charged with prostitution can have a very embarrassing and devastating experience. It is imperative to have an experienced Orange County Criminal defense attorney on your side to represent you and defend your right and freedom.

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MISSION VIEJO, Orange County - Orange County Register reports that a Mexican man was arrested on Wed for smuggling more than 800 pounds of marijuana in an SUV.

The US Border Patrol Agent in Orange County stopped the vehicle on 5-freeway and started searching the SUV, and found 30 bundles of marijuana which weigh 839 pounds, the value of marijuana worth $503,712. The drug trafficker has been taken to the Drug Enforcement Administration.

Under California law, drug crime is a serious crime. It defines as unlawful possession, use, sale or furnishing of drugs. Most of drug offenses are felony charges and possession for any amount of cocaine is a felony.

The penalties for Southern California Drug crimes are serious. The consequences could have a big impact on one's life and future. The severity of the charges depends on the amount, the purpose of the possession of drugs and prior criminal records.

California Drug Crime Defense requires special skills and knowledge in a Southern California drug crimes defense Attorney, hiring the right Orange County criminal defense lawyer makes your drug crime case a big difference. At Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti, we have successfully represented hundreds of clients in felony drug crimes in Orange County (Newport Beach, Santa Ana, Fullerton, Laguna Niguel, Westminster, Tustin, Irvine, Anaheim, Costa Mesa), Los Angeles, San Diego, Riverside and San Bernardino in both state and federal courts.

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WESTMINSTER, Orange County - A Westminster woman, Yuvia Carmago, 22, was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon. She assaulted her stepfather with a two-pound candlestick.

The domestic violence was caused by a heated argument between her mother and stepfather. Westminster officers responded to the report of the domestic violence or domestic dispute in the afternoon. She was taken to the Orange County Jail.

In California, domestic violence can be charged as either a felony or misdemeanor, depending on the extent of the violence & type of injury. California Domestic violence defines as abusive relationships which involves physical violence, threat or any forms of abuse.

Domestic violence is aggressively prosecuted crime. It is extremely important to have an experienced Orange County criminal defense lawyer to protect your rights.

The penalty for California domestic violence is very serious and it depends on the seriousness of the injuries and criminal record. There are some common Domestic Violence penal codes: Corporal Injury to a Spouse or Cohabitant: Penal Code Section: PC 273.5; Domestic Battery: Penal Code Section PC 243 ; Child Abuse: Penal Code Section P 273d ; Child Endangerment: Penal Code PC 273a ; Criminal Threats: Penal Code Section PC 422

If you decide to file a Restraining Order, the right criminal defense attorneys can help you with the preparation of the restraining order for you. We represent clients charged with domestic violence Orange County (including: Newport Beach, Fullerton, Westminster, Santa Ana, Laguna Niguel), Los Angeles, Riverside, San Diego, San Bernardino.

If the domestic violence charge involves laws immigration issues, which means if you get convicted, you might get deported. If you are not a U.S citizen accused of domestic abuse crime, it's very important that you need to have an experienced and aggressive criminal defense attorney to defend your right.

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Laguna Beach, Orange County - A Laguna Beach man, Daniel Gidanian, was convicted of felony charges of stalking and misdemeanor charge of annoying and harassing telephone calls and stalking a judge of Orange County Superior Court.

From 2007 to 2008, he had been harassing Judge Johnson. He will be sentenced to probation to three years in prison.

If you have been charged with stalking in Orange County, please contact our Orange County Criminal defense attorney at Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti immediately for your stalking charge. Our experienced Orange county criminal lawyers will provide a confidential free case evaluation, please contact us at 714-530-9690 or visit us at www.topcalifornialawyer.com.

HUNTINGTON BEACH - A Huntington Beach police officer, James Roberts, has been charged with domestic violence for assaulting his ex-wife. The wife now is suing the Huntington Beach City for police officers ignoring and covering up the case.

The police officer was arrested Sept. 2 and charged with assaulting and abusing his ex-wife. There were17 felony counts of domestic violence and assault and battery charges again him. She also filed the claim against the Huntington Beach city officers who have been allegedly trying to cover up this case.

Domestic Violence is a serious crime and it involves violence or threats upon another person. Under California Penal Code sections, Domestic Violence or Domestic Abuse involves charges such as: Spousal Abuse ( PC 273.5 ); Assault ( PC 240-241); Battery ( PC 242-243 ); Criminal Threats ( PC 422); Threatening phone call ( PC 653 ); Intimidating a witness or victim ( PC 136).

Domestic Violence can be charged as either a felony or a misdemeanor, depending on the seriousness of the case and the prior criminal records of the defendant. Domestic violence or domestic abuse with serious Injuries usually is charged as felonies.

Domestic violence is one of the most aggressively prosecuted crimes. The penalties for domestic violence can be severe, and it carries heavy punishment. The Court usually also issues a restraining order to make sure defendant stay away from the victim.

If you have been arrested for domestic violence, you need to seek an experienced Orange County criminal defense attorney immediately so that your rights can be protected. Our domestic violence attorneys have successfully defended clients in Orange County (Santa Ana, Fullerton, Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, Irvine, Tustin and Westminster), Los Angeles, Riverside, San Diego and San Bernardino.

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SANTA ANA, Orange County - A Santa Ana man was stabbed by a prostitute in the car when he tried to pick her up for sex. The man picked up the prostitute in Anaheim to have sex, but the two got in an argument. Prostitute took out a knife and stabbed the man and fled. The man has minor injuries and was not arrested for soliciting a prostitute.

According to California Penal Code Section 647(b), prostitutions charges have two type of offenses: solicitation of prostitution and engaging in prostitution. Prostitution defines as a crime to offer or engage in sexual activity in exchange for money.

Under California law, Prostitution, Solicitation, Pandering are serious sex crimes. First time offenses can be charged as misdemeanors and repeated offenses could be charged as felonies. The penalties include jail time, fines, probation and community service.

Sex crimes can be charged as misdemeanor or violent felony charges, depending on the circumstances. Whether it is a misdemeanor charge or a felony charge, it is imperative to hire a skilled Southern California criminal defense attorney who is very experienced in Criminal defense and sex crime defense law and who can guide you through each step of the legal process of your case.

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NEWPORT BEACH, Orange County - A Costa Mesa woman, Vickie Dang, in loan modification business, was accused of stealing money from 26 clients. She was charged with 33 counts of felony grand theft and misdemeanor charges.

Dang, Huntington Beach, pleaded not guilty to all the charges, including felony counts of grand theft, five misdemeanor unauthorized practice of law and one felony count of dissuading a witness from reporting a crime.

Under California Penal Code Section PC 487, Grand theft is defined as the unlawful taking someone else's money or property valued above $400. Under California Penal Code section PC 484, Petty Theft is taking another person's property with the value of less than $400. It usually charged as misdemeanor.

In California law, Theft crimes are serious offenses and it carries severe penalties. It can be charged as misdemeanor or felony, depending on the severity of the case, circumstances of the case and prior criminal records.

If you are charged with theft crimes, you would be facing serious punishment, such as jail time, probation, fines and restitution. If convicted, the adverse consequences could affect your career, life and future.

If you're charged with a California theft crime, you need to speak to an experienced Orange County Criminal defense attorney or Southern California Theft crime defense lawyer immediately. Hiring the right attorney can help you get the most favorable outcome of your case.

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Orange County register reports that a Long Beach man, Ivan Gandarilla, with repeat drunken driving records, was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison for vehicular manslaughter caused by DUI or Driving under the influence. He was convicted of felony second degree murder in Orange County.

On Feb. 16, 2008, Gandarilla was driving under the influence of alcohol. His car was crashed on another car. The passenger in his car was killed in the accident. His blood-alcohol level was 0.17 percent, twice higher than the legal limit.

According to California by Penal Code Section 187, Murder is defined as an act of causing the death of another person in an unlawful way, with malice aforethought.

Murder is an extremely serious charge, if convicted of murder, the punishment can be very harsh. It could carry a sentence of 25 years to life in prison depending upon the seriousness of the case and degree of murder.

Vehicle Manslaughter is defined as the accidental or involuntary killing of another person while driving a vehicle in a negligent or unlawful way.

For people who has been charged with or arrested for murder crimes in Southern California, it is important to hire an experienced Southern California murder crimes defense attorney or Orange County Criminal defense attorney immediately. At Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti, our criminal defense lawyers represent clients in Orange County, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino and San Diego.

If you have been charged with drunk driving or DUI in Orange County, Fullerton, Newport Beach, Anaheim, Westminster, Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, Irvine, Santa Ana, Mission Viejo, Orange, you should contact our knowledgeable Orange County DUI defense lawyer as soon as possible. Our DUI attorneys are committed to fighting Orange County drunk driving cases in both misdemeanor DUI and felony DUI defense.

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Huntington Beach, Orange County - A warrant has been issued for a Huntington Beach man, Justin Sabo, who was investigated for a mortgage fraud. He was allegedly involved in a mortgage scam for taking out $65,000 with other people's Identity. Sabo and other two suspects used other person's identification to take out a $65,000 mortgage.

Real estate fraud is defined as false representation with intent to deceive with a real estate transaction. Mortgage fraud is defined as schemes intended to defraud a lending institution.

California Real Estate law is a very complex and specialized area of the law. The real estate fraud or mortgage fraud can be charged as as felonies. It is one of the most aggressively prosecuted crimes. It can carry very heavy punishment, it includes: prison time, substantial fines and restitution.

Real estate fraud or mortgage fraud crimes can be also charged as: Grand Theft: Penal Code § 487(a), Identity Theft: Penal Code § 530.5, Forgery: Penal Code § 470(d), Foreclosure Consultant Fraud: Civil Code § 2945.4, Equity Sales Fraud: Civil Code § 1695.6 ; Escrow Theft: Financial Code § 17414

If you or someone you know has been charged with real estate fraud or mortgage fraud, it is very important that you seek legal help from an experienced and knowledgeable Southern California criminal defense attorney who has deep understanding of real estate law and who can fight aggressively for your rights and freedom. At Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti, our Real Estate Fraud Defense Attorney represent clients in Orange County, Santa Ana, Newport Beach, Irvine, Los Angeles and any city in Southern California.

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Orange County - An Orange County caregiver, Susana Duran, worked for an elderly woman has been charged with several felony theft crimes for stealing over $250,000 from her employer. She was also charged with felony charges for financial elder abuse by caregiver and using a debit card without authorization and felony counts of forgery. If convicted, she could be sentenced to many years in prison.

Duran was arrested for stealing the employer's debit card, forging checks from the victim's account. She started working for the 92-year-old woman since 2005 and during the time she had been stealing money from her bank account and forged her signature.

Theft crime defines as the criminal act of taking other person's property without consent. Under California law, the theft crimes are serious offense, it includes: Petty theft, fraud, embezzlement, credit card theft, shoplifting, burglary, and identity theft.

Grand theft is the criminal act of taking another person's property without consent, the amounty is usually over $400. The grand theft crime is usually charged as felony theft crime. If convicted, the punishment is very severe, includes longer jail time, fines, and probation.

Embezzlement or employee fraud is theft or stealing from an employer. It is a very common white collar crime. Under Penal Code PC 503, embezzlement is unlawfully taking money or property from another person for personal use.

Embezzlement, fraud or other theft charges carry heavy penalties, such as jail time, fines and community service. If you or your loved one has been charged with any of theft crimes, you need speak to a skilled Orange County criminal defense attorney immediately. A qualified criminal defense lawyer by your side can help you defend your rights and your freedom.

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SANTA ANA - An Ex-manager of Disneyland union, Teresa Luna, of Anaheim, was sentenced to 5 months in prison for theft and embezzlement charges of $67,000 of union funds. She was convicted of embezzlement charges for the money she stole from the union. At the sentencing, she was also required to return $67,000 she stole from the union. She was using the union's check for her personal expenses. She also forged 39 checks with the signatures of other union managers.

Embezzlement is a theft crime. Under California law, Under Penal Code PC 503, embezzlement defines as a person illegally steals money from other people for his personal use, which has been entrusted to him.

Embezzlement charge carries serious punishment, such as jail or prison time, substantial fines and community service. Embezzlement is referred to employee fraud. Embezzlement theft crime can be charged as either a misdemeanor or felony crime, depending on the circumstances of the charge.

If you have been charged with theft crimes, you need to have legal advice from an experienced Orange County theft crime attorney or a Southern California Criminall Defense Attorney who can work by your side immediately so that your rights and freedom can be protected. At Law Offices of Michael L.Guisti, we represent client in Orange County, Los Angeles, San Diego, Riverside. Contact us today for your theft crime charges at 714-530-9690.

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TUSTIN, Orange County - A Tustin man, Jonathan Gonzalez, was charged Monday with sexual assault on a Tustin High School student. He is accused assaulting the 18-year-old woman on Sept. 30 in Tustin.

The charge he is facing is felony charge of sexual assault and sexual battery, and a misdemeanor indecent exposure charge.

Under California law, penal code section PC 243.4, Sexual assault and battery is defined as unwanted sexual contact without victim's consent. The penalties for this type of crime is very serious, the punishment is severe including jail or prison time, probation and fines, and also the accused will be registered as sex offender for life.

According to California criminal law, under California penal code section PC 240 & PC 241, Assault is defined as an illegal attempt or act to commit a violent injury or harm on another person. It doesn't require any injury or contact has when the offense taken place. The consequence could have big impact on one's life, career and future. The misdemeanor assault charge can carry penalties, including fines and jail time.

Under California penal code PC 242 & PC243, Battery is defined as a willful and unlawful use of any force or violence act on the other person. It can be charged as either a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on the seriousness of the offense and criminal record of the defendant. The punishment including substantial fines and longer term of jail time.

If you or someone you know have been charged with assault and battery charges, either misdemeanor or felony Assault and Battery charges in Southern California, it is imperative to hire a skilled Orange County defense lawyer who can fight aggressively for your right and freedom.

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ORANGE - A Riverside man, Armstrong Kitchen, has been charged with misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter for the death of a 2-year-old girl in December car crash

Sales had to stop on the freeway due to an accident in front of him. Kitchen, was behind Sales, was not paying attention and crashed his car to Sales' SUV. Kitchen is charged with misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter. If convicted, he could be sentensed to 1 year in prison.

Let us look at some facts why Kitchen was charged with misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter and not a felony.

Felony vehicular manslaughter requires that there is "gross negligence," which involves more than ordinary carelessness or mistake in judgment, Gross negligence is defined as driving with no caution for the safety of the other person. Gross negligence also happens when a person acts recklessly causing the death or great bodily injury of another person.

Vehicular manslaughter charges are serious charges, but it is not necessary always charged as felony. Vehicular homicide is always charged as a felony offense. If a person is charged with vehicular manslaughter due to gross negligence for DUI or driving under the influence, it is usually charged as vehicular homicide, instead of vehicular manslaughter. Vehicular manslaughter is considered as involuntary manslaughter.

The punishment for the Vehicular manslaughter can be very harsh, depends on the seriousness of the charge. The punishment for misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter with driving under the influence or DUI usually carries one year jail time; while felony charges could have more severe charges: such as longer term of prison time, license suspensions, community service, probation.

If you have been charged or arrested for DUI or Vehicular manslaughter, you should seek legal advise from an experienced Orange county Criminal Defense Attorney or Southern California Vehicular manslaughter Attorney immediately.

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SANTA ANA, Orange County - Santa Ana drug dealer, Guadalupe Serna, of Santa Ana, was convicted of murdering Ryan Todd, who stole cocaine from him. Serna was convicted of first-degree murder and sentencing enhancement for killing with firearm. He could face 50 years to life in prison.

Todd took cocaine from Serna in Santa Ana without paying him and ran away in a cab. Serna killed him by a firearm.

Drug crimes are serious crimes, it can be charged as misdemeanors or felonies, depending on the circumstances and seriousness of the crime, type of controlled substances, the amount of drugs, the purpose of the drugs involved and the criminal records of the accused. However, most of the drug crimes are charged as felony.

Our criminal lawyers and drug defense attorneys have earned the reputation of aggressive Southern California drug crime defense in fighting for clients against drug and narcotics charges in the drug crimes: Including:

Drug possession (HS Code 11351), Possession of Marijuana; Distributing drugs, Drug manufacturing, Drug trafficking, Transportation or sale of a controlled substance (HS Code 11352), Cultivation of Marijuana; Possession of Methamphetamine (HS Code 11377), Possession for Sale of Narcotics; Production of Narcotics; Possession with intent to sell, Selling drugs, Possession of Controlled Substance (HS Code 11350), possession or possession for sales of cocaine, meth, ecstasy, vicodin, and prescription drugs.

Our Orange County criminal defense lawyer and drug crimes defense attorney specializes in Orange County Drugs, involves controlled substances, such as marijuana, cocaine, PCP, LSD, heroin, methamphetamine / meth, ecstasy, MDMA. Our experienced Orange County criminal defense attorneys represent clients in Newport Beach, Irvine, Santa Ana, Huntington Beach, Tustin, Costa Mesa, Laguna Beach, Westminster and Fullerton.

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LAGUNA BEACH, Orange county - Six Laguna Beach businesses were cited for serving alcohol to minor by the undercover police last week.

A person under the age of 21 was trying to buy alcohol at twenty-eight Laguna Beach businesses. There is one business didn't check the person's age or ID. Five of the restaurants sold drinks to the minor. Several other restaurants has cited for misdemeanor charge. Laguna Beach law enforcement usually conducts three to five checks on businesses each year.

When a business is cited for selling alcohol to minor, you need to hire and experienced Orange County criminal defense lawyer immediately. We have many years of experience defending clients accused of alcohol or drugs related charges. We have successfully represented people in the following areas: Sales of Alcohol to a Minor; buy alcohol for a minor; Public Intoxication (or Drunk in Public); Possession of a Fraudulent or Altered Driver's License, Minor in Possession of Alcohol and other alcohol related charges.

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COSTA MESA, Orange County - A 22-year-old woman, Erika Milton, from Costa Mesa, was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon and driving under the influence.
Police responded to a call from a Costa Mesa nightclub. Milton and another woman got into a flight, and she assaulted the other woman with a knife. She was taken to the Orange County Jail. The victim was taken to Santa Ana Hospital for treatment.

According to California Criminal law, Assault and battery, under panel code section PC 240, assault is an attempt to injure the other person in an act of violence. Battery, according to panel code section PC 242, is physically making contact with another person with the intention to harm.

Assault and battery charges are very serious crimes, from bar fights to any violent crimes, including: Domestic violence, Assault, Battery, Assault and battery, armed robberies, Assault with a deadly weapon, Aggravated battery, aggravated assault and battery, Sexual assault, sexual battery, Domestic assault, Resisting arrest.

Assault and battery can be charged as a misdemeanor or felony, depending on the seriousness of the case and the criminal record of the defendant. The penalties can be very harsh, including jail time, substantial fines and criminal record.

If you have been charged with assault and battery, you need an experienced and aggressive Orange County criminal defense attorney or Orange County assault attorney. Our Southern California assault attorneys understand California criminal law and procedures, the court systems. Our Orange County criminal attorneys are committed to the highest quality of legal representation with attorney's personalized attention to each individual case. .

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