Orange County Criminal Lawyer Blog

Orange County - According to The Orange County Register, Matthew Barnard, of Corona, was formally arrested on suspicion of possession of methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine paraphernalia and possession of stolen property. Barnard was said to have attempted to pay for his meal at a local Arby's with counterfeit bills.

Orange County sheriff's deputies were called to an Arby's restaurant on Monday night after an employee at the Arby's called authorities to report that two customers had tried to pay for their Arby's meals with two counterfeit $20 bills. Upon further search, deputes also found more counterfeit bills.

California Penal Code Section 470(d)covers the crime of counterfeiting, and the statute makes clear that the counterfeiting of legal tender is a criminally sanctionable act with substantial penalties, which may include, but is not limited to, fines and/or jail/prison time. Moreover, possession of illegal narcotics is also a criminal act which carries penalties, including but not limited to, penalties and/or jail/prison time.

If you or your loved one have been charged or arrested for counterfeiting and/or possession of illegal narcotics, or related felonies and/or misdemeanors in the State of California, you need to consult with an experienced Orange County criminal defense attorney or Southern California criminal lawyer to protect your rights and freedom. Criminal defense attorneys at the Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti have handled hundreds of criminal cases in both state and federal court, including fraud, theft crimes, counterfeiting of money and drug possession, among many other crimes. Please contact our Orange County criminal defense attorney at 714-530-9690 or visit our website at www.topcalifornialawyer.com.

Los Angeles, California - LAPD patrol officers and detectives found a 72-year-old man who owned a 98-Cent Store. According to the released facts, police discovered the victim who was suffering from a gunshot wound to the back of the head caused by an attempted robbery.

The crime allegedly involved three suspects, described as two male Hispanics, and a third man who allegedly wore a grey long-sleeve pullover shirt with a black beanie knit cap. All three of the victims also appeared to be wearing black knit gloves. During this series of events, the 72 year-old was mortally wounded with a gunshot to his head.

According to California Penal Code Section 187, Murder is defined as "the unlawful killing of a human being, or a fetus, with malice aforethought." Moreover, according to Section 211 of the California Penal Code, Robbery is defined as "felonious taking of personal property in the possession of another, from his person or immediate presence, and against his will, accomplished by means of force or fear." Both of the aforesaid crimes (Murder and Robbery) are substantial crimes which carry heavy fines and/or jail/prison time.

Under California law, Murder is an extremely serious crime, if convicted, the punishment fof a murder charge 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.

If you or your loved one have been charged or arrested for murder or robbery, or related felony crimes and/or misdemeanors in the State of California, you need to hire an experienced Orange County criminal defense attorney or Southern California criminal lawyer to protect your rights and freedom. Criminal defense attorneys at the Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti have handled hundreds of criminal cases in both state and federal court, including murder, three strikes, felony assault and battery and robbery, among many other claims.

If you want to get legal guidance from a highly skilled Southern California criminal defense lawyer, you need to contact the Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti immediately.
We have many years of experience defending people with serious felonies, including aggravated murder, attempted murder, first-degree murder, second-degree murder and manslaughter, Vehicular Manslaughter, felony assault charges, or a three strikes.

Attorney Michael Guisti also has extensive experience in appeals, appellete and habeas corpus in both state and federal court throughout Southern California, Orange County, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Bersardino and Riverside. If you would like to further discuss about your case, please contact our skilled Orange County criminal lawyer immediately at 714-530-9690 or visit us at www.topcalifornialawyer.com

Orange County - Orange County Register reports that a Corona man, Matthew Barnard, was formally arrested for possession of methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine paraphernalia and possession of stolen property. He was also charged with counterfeit of money.

Orange County sheriff's deputies were called to an Arby's restaurant on Monday night after an employee at the Arby's called authorities to report that two customers had tried to pay for their meals with two counterfeit $20 bills.

California Penal Code Section 470(d)covers the crime of counterfeiting, and the statute makes clear that the counterfeiting of legal tender is a criminally sanctionable act with substantial penalties, which may include, but is not limited to, fines and/or jail/prison time. Moreover, possession of illegal narcotics is also a criminal act which carries penalties, including but not limited to, penalties and/or jail/prison time.

If you or your loved one have been charged or arrested for counterfeiting and/or possession of illegal narcotics, or related felonies and/or misdemeanors in the State of California, you need to consult with an experienced Orange County criminal defense attorney or Southern California Theft Crime Defense Attorney to protect your rights and freedom.

Orange county Criminal defense attorneys at the Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti have handled hundreds of criminal cases in both state and federal court, including fraud, theft crimes, counterfeiting of money and drug possession, among many other crimes. Please contact our Orange County criminal defense attorney at 714-530-9690 or visit our website at www.topcalifornialawyer.com.

The Orange County Register reported that U.S. Border Patrol agents recently seized $356,000 worth of crystal methamphetamine in San Clemente after agents conducted a stop of a Dodge Durango truck which was headed north on the Interstate 5 at around 11:15 a.m. last Thursday. Evidently, the driver of the Dodge Durango granted the agents permission to search his car, after which the narcotics in question were discovered.

Narcotics trafficking and drug possession is a serious criminal offense which carries substantial penalties, fines and/or jail/prison time, contingent on factors such as the amount trafficked and the amount of drugs discovered on the suspect. If you or your loved one have been charged or arrested for narcotics trafficking and/or drug possession, drug for sale, or related felony drug crime charges in the State of California, it is imperative to consult with an experienced Orange County criminal defense attorney or Southern California drug crime defense attorney to protect your rights and ensure your liberties and freedom.

Orange County Criminal defense lawyers at Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti have many years of experience handling serious criminal cases in both state and federal court, and are adept at handling cases in order to ensure that their clients receive a fair and speedy trial. Our Southern California criminal defense attorneys have represented clients charged with felony drug crimes throughout California, including Orange County, San Diego, Los angeles,Riverside and San Bernardino.

If you have any questions regarding the California drug crime defense, please contact us for a free consultation at 714-530-9690 or visit us at www.topcalifornialawyer.com.

According to the Orange County Register, Fountain Valley police responded to a burglary alarm at R. L. Ebbert Co., a construction/mining equipment wholesaler, thereafter arresting a man who they suspect broke into a wholesale equipment business and stole several computers and a TV.

In relevant part, Charles Daniel Perez Jr., 32, of Santa Ana, was arrested and charged with burglary and possession of stolen property. Moreover, Perez is currently on parole from the State Department of Corrections, and is now being held without bail.

Under California criminal law, Burglary is a serious criminal offense which carries heavy fines, penalties and and/or possible jail/prison time. If you or your loved one have been charged or arrested for burglary, grand theft, embezzlement, fraud or rany related felonies or misdemeanors in the State of California, you need to hire an experienced Orange County criminal defense attorney or Southern California theft crime defense lawyer to protect your rights and ensure your liberties and freedom.

Orange County Criminal defense attorneys at Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti have handled hundreds of criminal cases in both state and federal court, including burglary, grand theft, fraud, insurance fraud, medical fraud, embezzlement, white collar crimes among many other causes of action. Our Orange County criminal defense attorneys represent clients in Orange County, Los Angeles, San Diego, Riverside and San Bernardino. If you have been arrested or charged with any type of crimes, please contact us for a free consultation at 714-530-9690 or visit us at www.topcalifornialawyer.com.

Laguna Beach, Orange County - Laguna Beach residents James Eaton and his son Brian Eaton have been arrested and charged with over 20 felony grand in order to attract more business from lenders.

Both men have been arrested last week. If convicted, they could be sentenced to 18 years in prison. Both the father and the son worked at an Irvine company in the appraisals for residential properties during 2005 and 2007 properties. During the years they were working with the company, they falsified appraisals and overstated the value of properties so that lenders could take higher profit for the loans with higher appraisal prices.

Between April 17, 2006 and Dec. 30, 2006, they have allegedly changed the appraisal values up to $40,000. Orange County District Attorney's office are still investigating the case.

According to Orange County Register that surprisingly some of the safest Orange County's cities have been added to the list of the cities with more violent crimes this year, even though the number of crimes nationwide has been dropped dramatically this year.

According to the report, some of the cities in Orange County which used to be considered as violent crime cities have reportedly seen improvement this year, cities such as Santa Ana, Huntington Beach, Westminster, Anaheim, Garden Grove and Orange.

Irvine, the safest city in the county with lowest crime rate, has seen violent crime increased significantly. The reported violent crimes have increased 42 percent
Irvine city has reported more felony crimes on the rise in some serious criminal charges, such as grand theft, assault and battery, assault with deadly weapon, domestic violence, fraud, white collar crime, embezzlement, aggravated assaults and violent crimes. However, Irvine is still considered as the safest city to live as the rate of the violent crimes is only 3.9 per 10,000 residents.

The reported violent crimes in the city of Costa Mesa and Fullerton are also on the rise. Costa Mesa has a 15 percent rise on the violent crimes and Fullerton has a reported 40 percent of the increase for violent crimes.

In Orange County, murder crimes dropped by 10 percent in 2009. In Orange County rape charges have been decreased by 3.3 percent and robbery dropped by 6.5 percent.

If you or your loved one has been charged or arrested for violent crimes or any type of crimes, either a felony or misdemeanor, you need to hire an experienced Orange County criminal defense attorney or Southern California criminal lawyer to protect your right and freedom. Criminal defense attorneys at Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti have handled hundreds of criminal cases in both state and federal court, including assault and battery, domestic violence, appeals, unlawful firearms, white collar crimes,
embezzlement, grand theft, murder, sex crimes, robbery, aggravated assault, fraud, prostitution, vehicular manslaughter, DUI, Driving under the influence and drug crimes. Our criminal defense attorneys have the exceptional knowledge in law, the connections and resources and the expertise to prevail in your defense.

Santa Ana has been considered the city with the highest crimes in the county, but the number of the crime has been dropped 5 percent. Santa Ana common violent crimes such as Murder, three strikes, assault and batter, robbery, aggravated assault, and grand theft have been all decreased.

However, Santa Ana has reported much higher number of homicides this year than other cities.

Whether you have been charged with a felony crime or misdemeanor in Santa Ana, Irvine, Newport Beach, Fullerton, Huntington Beach, Westminster, Anaheim, Orange, Costa Mesa, or any cities in Orange County, you should contact a skilled Orange County criminal defense attorney at Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti immediately. Please contact us at 714-530-9690 for a free consultation to discuss more about your criminal charges or visit us at www.topcalifornialawyer.com.

SANTA ANA, Orange County - A man was convicted of felony hit-and-run death of a man who were wrongfully convicted of two armed robberies. Felix Abreu of Santa Ana was convicted of gross vehicular manslaughter and hit-and-run at the scene of the crime in Feb 2008, causing the death of Arthur Carmona. Carmona was wrongfully convicted of two armed robberies at his teenage years and spent 2.5 years in prison.

Abreu crashed and ran over Carmona's car and fled the scene. Carmona was pronounced dead at Garden Grove Hospital. Abreu pleaded guilty and asked Orange County Superior Court Judge for a probationary sentence.

Santa Ana, Orange County - A Rancho Santa Margarita church pastor was convicted of felony sex crime today for having sex with an underage girl.

Shane Horning, of San Jose, was charged with 4 felony oral copulation with a minor. During 2005 and 2006, the young girl at the age 16 met Horning when he was a youth pastor at Margarita Methodist Church .

In 2009, Horning sent a sexual oriented text message to the girl's 15-year-old relative. He was convicted of one felony count of attempted oral copulation of a minor under 16. Horning is facing one year in jail and 5 years of probation.

SANTA ANA, Orange County - A former assistant working at children's shelter was convicted of felony charges of embezzlement and white collar crimes for stealing almost half million dollars from the company. Lydia Fitzgerald, was convicted of 49 felony grand theft and embezzlement charges, and was ordered to pay $390,000 in restitution.

During 2004 to 2007, she worked as an assistant at the organization. She was charged with credit card fraud and forgery for using the company credit cards and forging checks. She transferred the fund from the company account to her personal account for personal use. She is facing 4 years in prison.

Santa Ana, Orange County - A San Juan Capistrano man has been charged with grand theft, white collar crimes and fraud. He was accused of bilking over $11 million from 124 senior citizens in a fraudulent investment plan.

Jeffrey Butler was convicted of 694 felony counts of grand theft from investors through the ponzi scheme. The fraud case is so far one of the largest elder-abuse cases in Orange County. Butler offered to his clients12 percent return for investing the money with him. And then he took their money through a Ponzi scheme. Majority of the victims are over the age of 70, have lost their life savings.

SAN CLEMENTE, California. - A former Irvine attorney, her two girls and mother were found dead in a murder suicide Tue. Elizabeth Fontaine was in a custody dispute with her ex-husband. She appeared in court Monday morning and was supposed to be back to court in the afternoon.

The homicide happened at an upscale Orange County home in San Clemente. Fontaine moved to Houston a month ago with her daughters. They came back to Orange County for the custody hearing. The family was at a friend's house when the killings happened. A handgun was found at the scene. The case is still under investigation.

If you or someone you care has been charged with felony crimes, such as murder, homicide, manslaughter, we will start strong defense immediately. At Law Offices of Michael Guisti, our skilled Orange County criminal attorneys can negotiate with prosecutors and police on your behalf. We will start investigation immediately and work our best to get your case dismissed or get your charge reduced to a minimum.

Our Southern California criminal defense lawyers are extremely experienced with the following felony violent crimes in Orange County, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Bernardino and Riverside: Murder, attempted murder, first degree murder, second degree murder, homicide, manslaughter, vehicular manslaughter, Domestic violence, Assault and battery, three strikes, assault with a deadly weapon and Unlawful firearms.

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Newport Beach, Orange County - A Newport Beach woman has been arrested for mortgage fraud, real estate fraud and bank fraud. Mailan Tran, of Newport Coast, was charged with felony grand theft and conspiracy to commit grand theft with sentencing enhancements of causing banks lose more than $2.5 million. If convicted of all charges, she will be facing 14 years and eight months in prison.

From 2005 and 2007, Tran teamed up with other people took several loans from different banks for their homes through Tran's mortgage company Money Lending One in Westminster. They had mortgage on the house already, but they took out seperate loans from another bank.

Under California criminal law, fraud is a white collar crime. Fraud defines as a person or an organization deliberately misrepresents themselves in order to obtain some financial gain. California fraud charge is a serious crime, and the punishment is severe, it includes jail or prison time, substantial fines. If you have been investigated or arrested for fraud, you need to hire an experienced California fraud defense attorney to defend you.

The skilled fraud defense attorneys at Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti have decade of experience in both state and federal court defending clients for their felony fraud charges throughout Southern California, Orange County, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Bernardino and Riverside. Our criminal defense attorneys will work tirelessly to defend you and make sure that your rights are protected.

At Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti, our Southern California criminal defense lawyers and Orange County fraud defense attorneys have represented clients charged with bank fraud, healthcare fraud, medical fraud, insurance fraud, credit card fraud, identity fraud, internet fraud, and many other types of fraud.

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A former Marine was indicted by an Orange County grand jury Monday. He confessed to killing 5 women in Southern California. Andrew Urdiales was arrested in 1997 for slayings 3 women. He confessed in detail for murdering 8 women in a nine-year spree.

For Southern California and Orange County murder cases, Urdiales was charged with 5 murders in Orange, San Diego and Riverside counties during 1986 and 1995. 24 years ago, Urdiales killed Robbin Brandley at Saddleback College in Mission Viejo. In most of his cases, he sexually assaulted his victims before killing them.

Newport Beach, Orange County - One Orange County man and four Los Angeles men were charged with armed robbery and assault with firearm for robbing the house of founder of Quick Loan Funding in Newport Beach. The robbers assaulted 9 people in the house during the home invasion and caused the serious injuries to the victims. The robbers have been arrested Tue night. Peter Paturzo, of Mission Viejo, and the 4 men from Los Angeles have been charged with the felony arm robbery and felony assault in the crime. A $1 million warrant has been issued for the arrest of two other robbers.

The suspects have been charged with felony conspiracy to commit robbery, felony kidnapping to commit robbery, felony first degree robbery in concert, and felony assault with a firearm. If they are convicted on all counts, they could be facing the sentencing of life in state prison.

Irvine, Orange County - The son of Irvine company developer Donald Bren was charged with Domestic violence and dissuading witness. Steven Bren was convicted of disturbing the peace and illegal drug possession without prescription. He was ordered by the judge to take drug counseling program.

According to Orange County court, the charges can be reduced to infraction if he could complete his 52 weeks domestic violence counseling. In the court order, he was given 36 months of probation and pay $1,000 fine. He also had a prior charge for domestic violence case in 1996, but it was dismissed.

California criminal law defines Domestic violence as assault, assault and battery, domestic abuse, threats to an individual in a close relationship. In California, in a domestic violence case, if the police are involved, the charges are always filed. Domestic violence charges can be pursued even if the victim does not want to file the charges. Once it is convicted, it carries very serious consequences. It is imperative to consult with an experienced Orange County Criminal defense attorney who can protect your rights.

The Law Offices of Michael L.Guisti provides highest quality domestic violence defense and criminal defense representation to clients charged with domestic violence in Southern California, including Orange County, Los Angeles, San Diego, Riverside, San Bernardino. If the cases involves federal criminal charges, it is critical to seek legal help from an experienced and aggressive federal crime defense lawyer.

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HUNTINGTON BEACH, Orange County - An Orange County man, Jeffrey Woods, was convicted of felony vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence while intoxicated. He was driving while under the influence of drugs and killed a bicyclist. He could face a maximum of 10 years in prison and probation for killing Danny Oates. The sentencing is scheduled at the Santa Ana court on Friday.

In the sentencing, the Orange County judge has the option of giving him 6 and 10-year prison time. If Woods was doing well during his custody, there is chance that he could possibly get shorter term of sentence in prison. Felony manslaughter caused by drugs and text messaging will be the first prosecution for Orange County District Attorney's office.

Under California law, DUI or drunk driving is a serious criminal charge. It is also known as "driving while intoxicated" or "driving under the influence". If you or someone you know has been arrested or charged with DUI, or driving under the influence in Orange County, Newport Beach, Fullerton, Santa Ana, the punishment and consequences are very serious. It can carry severe penalties such as jail time, substantial fine. If it is charged as felony DUI, felony vehicular manslaughter, or driving under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs, the punishment is more severe.

A felony drunk driving conviction carries serious consequences: jail or prison time, a heavy fine, and suspension of driver's license. If you or someone you care has been arrested for a DUI charge, either a misdemeanor charge, (such as first DUI or second DUI), or a felony DUI charge, (such as felony vehicular manslaughter), you should consult with an experienced Orange County DUI defense attorney or Southern California felony vehicular manslaughter attorney or drunk driving attorney immediately.

Orange County DUI lawyer and Southern California criminal defense attorney, Michael Guisti, has extensive experience fighting DUI and criminal cases. We have handled wide range of drunk driving cases involving, Vehicle Code 23152(a), drunk driving, driving while intoxicated, driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, gross vehicular manslaughter; felony drunk driving, underage DUI, DUI causing bodily injury, hit and run. Our California DUI defense attorneys know the California court systems, prosecutors and Judges, and we can put together many years of DUI law experience to work for you.

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SANTA ANA, Orange County - A man was charged with felony count of illegally practicing medicine, and operating an illegal HMO health plan without a California practice license. According to the Orange County District Attorney, Daryn Peterson pleaded guilty to the above charges on Tuesday. He practiced medicine without California state license. He will be facing several years in prison.

Under California Law, White-collar crimes and fraud charges involving professional license are serious and complex cases. Most of these types of cases are filed in federal court. If convicted, it can carry severe punishment and penalties, such as prison time, substancial fines.

If you have been arrested for white collar crimes or a fraud charge in Southern California, it is crucial to seek legal help from an experienced Southern California white collar crime attorney or a professional license defense attorney to protect your rights. Our criminal attorneys have many years of experience handling white crimes and fraud crime defense, such as medical fraud, medicare fraud, healthcare fraud, insurance fraud, credit card fraud, identity fraud, internet fraud, grand theft.

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SANTA ANA, Orange County - A Brea CPA, Stephen Frlekin, was convicted of white collar crime, felony grand theft, felony money laundering and computer fraud. He was sentenced to 12 years in prison for stealing from an insurance company and using the money for his personal expenses. He pleaded guilty to 103 felony counts of money laundering and white collar sentencing enhancements. He was also ordered to repay $2.7 million in restitution. During the time he was working with the company, he took $2.7 million from the company bank account and put into his own personal account.

Under California law, White collar crimes, grand theft or fraud crimes are serious charge. It is usually charged with felony and it can be prosecuted at the State or Federal level, depending on the seriousness of the case. If convicted of committing a white collar crime in California , the punishment is usually very severe, and consequences are harsh. The punishment include: prison time, substantail fines and restitution. The punishment and consequences can severely impact a person's life, career and future, and it could also take away your business or professional license.

Our skilled Orange County criminal defense attorneys have handled wide range of white collar crimes and California Professional License Defense in the areas of Grand Theft, Bank Fraud, Computer fraud, Conspiracy, Embezzlement, Counterfeiting, Credit Card Fraud, Forgery, Fraud, Internet Fraud.

I f you have been charged with a white collar crime, Money Laundering. you should contact an Orange County white collar crime defense attorney or Southern California Professional License Defense attorney at the Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti as soon as possible for a free consultation at 714-530-9690 or visit us at www.topcalifornialawyer.com.

Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti, our experienced criminal defense lawyer have represented clients charged with both federal and State White Collar Crimes. Our Southern Callifornia White collar crime attorneys defended individuals throught out Southern California, Orange County, Newport Beach, Irvine, Huntington Beach, Fullerton, Costa Mesa, Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, San Diego and any surrounding areas in Southern California.

According to the Orange County Register, 22-year-old Downey resident Kenneth McNair was convicted yesterday of vehicular manslaughter by unlawful act with gross negligence while intoxicated, a felony under California Law. He was also convicted of driving without a valid driver's license, which is also a misdemeanor. McNair tried to flee the scene of the crime, which is a sentence enhancement. He faces up to 15 years in jail, and will be sentenced on January 29, 2009 in Santa Ana.

On November 15, 2008 McNair left a restaurant in Huntington Beach with a blood-alcohol content (BAC) level of at least 0.25%, over three times the legal limit. He was driving about 75-80 mph in a 45 mph zone when he slammed into the back of a Ford Mustang, which was waiting at a red light for the signal to change. The Mustang burst into flames, and the driver, 20 year old Jose Pacheco, died at the scene.

Gross vehicular manslaughter is an extremely serious crime under California Law, and convictions can lead to lengthy jail terms. According to California Penal Code Section 191.5(a), "Gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated is the unlawful killing of a human being without malice aforethought, in the driving of a vehicle, where the driving was in violation of Section 23140, 23152, or 23153 of the Vehicle Code, and the killing was either the proximate result of the commission of an unlawful act, not amounting to a felony, and with gross negligence, or the proximate result of the commission of a lawful act that might produce death, in an unlawful manner, and with gross negligence."

If you have been arrested for a DUI/DWI, drunk driving crime, or charges such as gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, it is absolutely imperative that you contact the best Orange County DUI Defense Attorney possible. Our Southern California DUI Defense lawyers at Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti have over ten years of experience defending clients from DUI and gross vehicular manslaughter cases.

At Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti, our Southern California criminal defense attorneys have successfully represented hundreds of clients accused of felony DUI charges or vehicular Manslaughter cases throughout Southern California, Orange County, Los Angeles, Newport Beach, Santa Ana, Laguna Beach, Irvine, Tustin, Fullerton, Westminster, Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, Anaheim, Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, and San Diego..

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Orange County, California - An Orange county masseur was charged with sexual assault for assaulting a woman during the service. He was giving a woman massage Sept. 21 and touched her inappropriately. The woman reported to the Orange County Sheriff's Department. Investigators found out that there are a few other similar sex crimes and sexual battery cases happened while he was working at a San Juan Capistrano chiropractor's office at the time.

Under California criminal law, California Penal Code section PC 243.4 (a), Sexual battery defines as contact an intimate part of another person while that person did not legally consent to the contact or touch. In California, Sexual assault includes any type of unwanted contact with any sexual organ. In California, most of the sex crime charges, such as sexual abuse and/or sexual assault crimes are charged as felonies. The above Orange County sexual assault case is a good example of the crime and the charge on this sex crime can be very severe.

In California, sex crime is a serious charge. The penalties for sex crimes are usually very harsh. And the consequences can affect your career, life and future. If convicted, a person could face long term prison time, fines, probation. If you have been charged or accused of any type of sex crime, whether sexual assault, sexual battery, sexual abuse, child molest, prostitution or lewd conduct, it is crucial to have an experienced Southern California criminal defense attorney by your side to protect your rights.

Our California sex crime lawyers at Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti have the deep knowledge in law and will fight aggressively for a winning defense that can bring the most possible outcome in your case. Our skilled Southern California criminal Defense lawyers have successfully represented clients in Orange County, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Diego and San Bernardino. If you have been charged with Sexual assault or sexual battery, a sex crime or any type of criminal charges, whether a felony or misdemeanor, please call our skilled Southern California Sex crime attorneys immediately at 714-530-9690 for a free consultation.

WESTMINSTER, Orange County - A Fountain Valley store owner was arrested for marijuana sale at his store. Bigira KiroKiro will be in Westminster West Justice Center for his charge on selling marijuana. He has been charged with a felony count of sale or transport of marijuana, felony possession for sale charge. He is facing felony charge of opening a location for selling drugs. A Fountain Valley police detective went to the store and asked to buy some drugs. Later, they found marijuana and some drugs in the office and car.

Possession of drugs with the intent to sell, or the actual sale of drugs is a serious crime and a felony under California law. Under California Health and Safety Code Section 11352, "Every person who transports, imports into this state, sells, furnishes, administers, or gives away, or offers to transport, import into this state, sell, furnish, administer, or give away, or attempts to import into this state or transport [...a controlled substance...] shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for three, four, or five years." Also, even misdemeanor drug charges can lead to prison time, heavy fines, and community service. Therefore, if you have been charged with any drug crime in Southern California, you need to hire an expert criminal defense attorney that has experience in defending drug charges.

Why hire an experienced Orange County drug crimes defense attorney?

Experienced criminal defense attorneys know that district attorneys have a lot of prosecutorial discretion when it comes to the prosecution of drug crimes. Here at the Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti, our Orange County criminal defense lawyers have defended their clients from drug charges for over a decade. We have built professional relationships with many district attorneys and prosecutors, and we have been able to put these relationships to work for our clients' benefit. Often times, we are able to have a serious feloney drug crimes charge reduced to a lesser misdemeanor charge, or negotiate plea deals so that our clients do not have to spend any time in prison.

If you have been charged with a drug crime in Southern California, please call us today at (714) 530-9690 for a free consultation with one of our experienced Orange County criminal defense attorneys. Let us put our expertise and experience to work for you in your drug crimes defense case.

Orange County, California - A Winnipeg doctor, Dr. George Korol, was suspended from his medical practice in Manitoba in February. According to Medical Board of California's record, Korol was arrested in Orange County on July 4, 1995 and he was charged with attempted murder, arson and terrorist threats. He was sentenced to 2 years in prison for attempted murder and arson. His medical license was revoked in California in 1998. His license was revoked by the medical board for "unprofessional conduct, corruption and criminal charges substantially related to the qualifications of a physician and surgeon." He was accused of tossing firebombs into his mother-in-law's house during the divorce proceedings. He was convicted of arson in the firebombing and terrorist threats to harm his wife and her family.

If you have a professional license through one of California's professional licensing boards, then being faced with criminal charges could mean more than just the temporary loss of your freedom -it could mean the loss of your livelihood, if your professional license is suspended or revoked. Here at the Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti, our Orange County professional license defense attorneys have been helping clients such as doctors, nurses, realtors, lawyers, chiropractors, and many other licensed professionals fight to keep their licenses when they are being charged with a crime, or even after they have been convicted of a crime.

Our Southern California Criminal Defense Attorneys have successfully handled numerous cases in California Professional License Defense and White collar crime defense throughout Southern California, such as Orange County, Los Angeles, Newport Beach, Santa Ana, Fullerton, Laguna Beach, Irvine, Beverly Hills, Pasadena, Torrance, Santa Monica, Long Beach, Huntington Beach, Tustin, San Diego.

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