Orange County Criminal Lawyer Blog

Santa Ana, Orange County - Angel Duarte Cerna, 38 year old Santa Ana man, was convicted of first degree murder earlier this month by a Orange County jury. Cerna suffocated and killed his then-new wife of 7 months then dumped her body off the 91-freeway in Los Angeles county. The murder took place in November 2006 according to records. Cerna faces up to 25 years in prison once sentenced.

The Santa Ana criminal defense lawyer and the Anaheim criminal attorney explained that under California Law, Murder is the unlawful killing of a human being with malice aforethought. In California, there are two degrees of murder. First degree murder is a second degree murder plus an aggravating factor, therefore, it is punished more severely.

California criminal defense attorney and Fullerton criminal lawyer explains that under California Penal Code Section 190 (a), a conviction of first degree murder carries a sentence of imprisonment for a minimum of 25 years to life. If certain conditions are met, one can be sentenced to the death penalty. One of these conditions is murder committed after lying in wait. In addition, using a firearm to commit murder or any other California felony crime can increase the sentence by 3 to 10 years.

Santa Ana murder defense attorney further explains, whether it is first degree murder, second degree murder, attempted murder, three strikes, homicide or manslaughter, murder is the most serious of all crimes committed, and severely punishes those who violate or break the law. A conviction can and will destroy a person's life. It is imperative for an individual facing a murder charge to retain a highly qualified California murder defense attorney who has experience in high profile cases.

At the Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti, we have highly experienced attorneys to help reach the best result possible. Our top Orange County criminal defense lawyers will inform you of your rights throughout the pre-trial process, explain the elements that the prosecutor needs to prove for a conviction, familiarize you with all possible defenses you can assert, and defend you in court.

Our law firm also represent clients in all types of other related criminal charges such as appeals, domestic violence, assault and battery, murder, attempted murder, hit and run, DUI, drug crimes, white collar crimes, embezzlement, fraud, professional licensing defense, abuse, sex crime, appeals appeals, and habeas corpus.

Our Newport Beach felony defense attorney and Santa Ana felony defense attorneys have successfully defended clients in Orange County, Newport Beach, Corona del Mar, Laguna Beach, Laguna Niguel, Santa Ana, Westminster, Huntington Beach, Fullerton, Garden Grove, Costa Mesa, Tustin, Los Angeles, Long Beach, San Diego, Riverside and San Bernardino.

Whether you have been wrongfully accused of a crime or want to avoid a difficult or unjust sentence, we are available day or night to come to your defense. From misdemeanors to serious felony crimes, the law offices of Michael L. Guisti has the experience and firepower to fight any criminal charges you may face.

Committing murder is a serious charge that has grave consequences. If you or someone you love has been arrested or charged with a felony in Orange County, Los angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside or San Diego like murder, call us today at our toll-free number at (888) 478-8999 for a free no-obligation consultation with our skilled Orange County criminal defense attorneys. You'll be glad you did.

Newport Beach, Orange County - Orange County Grand theft defense attorney and Newport Beach White collar crime defense attorney, Michael Guisti, was recently commenting on a white collar crime case in a news regarding an Orange County embezzlement crime and grand theft case involving a Newport Beach attorney.

In the news, Attorney Redmond Peter McAneny, 55 of Huntington Beach and licensed to practice law since 1977, was arrested earlier this week and charged with grand theft and embezzlement for stealing $177,000 from a widow regarding the widow's late husband's life insurance policy.

McAneny represented the widow in 2008 to secure her late husband's life insurance proceeds according to authorities. The widow and her husband went through a divorce and the terms of the trust were modified prior to her husband's death, leaving it unclear as to who would receive the life insurance benefits, either her or her son. A settlement was reached shortly thereafter to divide the insurance policy in half.

A settlement check was issued in the amount of $117,000 to the trust account for the widow in July 2008. Shortly thereafter, McAneny wrote numerous checks to himself with no reference to any case thereby depleting her account.

McAneny is charged with one felony count of grand theft by embezzlement plus a sentencing enhancement for property damage over $65,000. If convicted, he faces a maximum sentence of four years in state prison.

Orange County fraud defense attorney and Newport Beach criminal defense lawyer Michael Guisti explains that crimes like embezzlement, grand theft, identity theft, credit card theft, medical fraud, real estate fraud, financial fraud, and Insurance fraud are considered White Collar Crimes. Embezzlement can be found in the California Penal Code 503.

The Irvine Grand Theft crime attorney and Irvine Embezzlement defense lawyer also explains that according to the California penal code section 503, it states that embezzlemen is the fraudulent appropriation of property by a person to whom it has been entrusted.

The Irvine criminal attorney states that many times a charge of grand theft will come along with an embezzlement charge. Grand theft can also be found in the Penal Code under section 487. Grand theft has occurred when the amount of money or property stolen amounts to more than $400. These charges are considered felonies in California.

The California white collar defense attorney further explains that White Collar crime charges are serious. The punishments include long prison sentences, fines, and restitutions. There can also be white collar crime enhancement added to the initial charges. It is important to hire a Irvine white collar crime defense attorney to help you defend your charge.

How can a Costa Mesa Theft crime defense attorney or an Irvine criminal defense lawyer help you defend your white collar crime charge in Newport Beach, Irvine, Fullerton, Santa Ana, Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Pasadena and other cities in California?

At the Law Office of Michael Guisti our experienced Santa Ana criminal defense attorney has spent years handling client's difficult white collar crime charges. We have represented clients all over Southern California; Los Angeles County, Orange County, Beverly Hills, Irvine, Newport Beach, Irvine, Costa Mesa, Santa Ana, Huntington Beach, Westminster, Fullerton, Garden Grove, and other cities.

If you or a loved one is facing a California white collar crime charge or any other misdemeanor or felony charge like assault, battery, domestic violence, DUI, drug charges or a theft crime charge call our office today. Contact our skilled Orange County criminal attorney toll free today for a free consultation at 1-888-478-8999 or visit our website at www.topcalifornialawyer.com. You'll be glad you did.

La Habra, Orange County - Orange County Embezzlement defense attorney and Orange County theft crime lawyer Michael Guisti recently commented on the crime news regarding the California theft crimes lately. The Orange County criminal defense attorney said due to the economy and the holiday season, there is a rise on the theft crimes, the embezzlement cases, the fraud cases, shoplifting cases and white collar crimes.

The Orange County theft crime attorney also discussed about a case regarding the embezzlement case of Boys and Girls club employee. In the recent news that Lynette Rojas, 37, of La Habra is charged with one felony count of grand theft by embezzlement and 24 felony counts of computer access and fraud, plus sentencing enhancements.

Rojas began working as an executive assistant in 2008 at the La Habra Boys & Girls Club and was responsible for preparing payroll, payroll data and completing cash and check deposits. She is allegedly being accused of paying extra payroll to herself amounting to $25,000 and stealing an additional $109,000 of Boys & Girls Club deposits. According to the Newport Beach white collar crime attorney and the Santa Ana felony crime lawyer that if she is convicted, Rojas could be facing a maximum sentence of 20 years in state prison.

Orange County fraud defense attorney and Newport Beach criminal defense lawyer Michael Guisti explains that Crimes like embezzlement and grand theft are considered White Collar Crimes. Embezzlement can be found in the California Penal Code 503.

The Irvine Grand Theft crime attorney and Irvine Embezzlement defense lawyer also explains that according to the California penal code section 503, it states that embezzlement is the fraudulent appropriation of property by a person to whom it has been entrusted.

The Irvine criminal attorney and Irvine professional licensing defense lawyer states that many times a charge of grand theft will come along with an California embezzlement charge. Grand theft can also be found in the Penal Code under section 487. Grand theft has occurred when the amount of money or property stolen amounts to more than $400. These charges are considered felonies in California.

California white collar defense attorney further explains that California White Collar crime charges are serious. The punishments include long prison sentences, fines, and restitutions. There can also be sentencing enhancements added to the initial charges. It is important to hire an Irvine white collar crime defense attorney to help you defend your charge.

How can a Newport Beach Theft crime defense attorney or an Irvine criminal defense lawyer help you defend your white collar crime charge in Newport Beach, Irvine, Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach, Fullerton, Santa Ana, Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Pasadena and other cities in California?

Simple. With our knowledge base and expertise, we can ensure that your legal matter will be properly defended at the highest level. At the Law Office of Michael Guisti our experienced Santa Ana criminal defense attorney has spent many years defending client's complex and complicated white collar crimes.

Our California criminal lawyers have represented clients all over Southern California; Newport Beach, Los Angeles County, Orange County, Beverly Hills, Irvine, Newport Beach, Irvine, Costa Mesa, Santa Ana, Garden Grove, and other cities obtaining the best results with the utmost care. Due to our high call volume, we cannot accept all cases. Every legal matter will require legal representation. If you need a lawyer, I encourage you to call our office today and schedule a free consultation.

If you or a loved one is facing a white collar crime charge or any other misdemeanor or felony charges as in assault and battery, domestic violence, DUI, drug charges or a murder crimes call our office today. Contact our skilled Orange County criminal attorney toll free today for a free consultation at 1-888-478-8999 or visit our website at www.topcalifornialawyer.com. You'll be glad you did.

Costa Mesa, Orange County - A recently Orange County crime news caught the attention of Orange County DUI defense attorney and Santa Ana felony crime defense lawyer, Michael Guisti concerning a DUI-related high speed crash in Newport Beach involving co-founder of Tapout, Charles "Mask" Lewis and Jeffrey D. Kirby.

Kirby, 53, was charged with vehicular manslaughter and gross negligence while intoxicated causing bodily injury and sentencing enhancements for fleeing the scene of the crash and causing great bodily injury to multiple victims. According to the Orange County DUI defense attorney Michael Guisti that if Kirby is convicted, he can face up to 18 years in prison.

The Newport Beach DUI lawyer explains that in Orange County driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is a serious offense. A California DUI (driving under the influence) is broken up into two separate charges. The first charge is defined by California Penal code section 23152(a).

The Fullerton DUI defense lawyer further states that it is unlawful for any person who is under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or drug, or under the combined influence of any alcoholic beverage and drug, to drive a vehicle. The second charge is defined by California Penal code section 23152 (b) it is unlawful for any person who has 0.08 percent or more, by weight, of alcohol in his or her blood to drive a vehicle.

The Irvine DUI attorney also explains that according to California law, a DUI is a wobbler. This means the charge can either be a felony or a misdemeanor. It is important to retain an experienced Newport Beach DUI defense attorney to help you defend your Orange County DUI charge.

Why is it so important to hire a skilled Newport Beach DUI lawyer, a Santa Ana feloney defense attorney or an Irvine criminal defense attorney?

Whether you are charged with a misdemeanor or a felony in California will depend on the individual facts of your case, have you been convicted of a DUI in Orange County within the last 10 years and whether there was an injury. An experienced Orange County criminal defense attorney will help you argue the facts in your case.

At the Law Office of Michael Guisti we have more than 10 years of experience helping clients defend their DUI charges. Our Santa Ana criminal attorneys and Westminster criminal lawyers have been successful in helping clients in Orange County, Newport Beach, Santa Ana, Irvine, Tustin, Costa Mesa, Fullerton, Laguna Beach, Westminster, Huntington Beach, Los Angeles County, San Diego County, Riverside County and San Bernardino County.

If you or a loved one is facing a DUI, felony dui, drunk driving, vehicular manslaughter, driving under the influence or any other criminal charge like strikes, assault, battery, domestic violence, a white collar crime, grand theft, fraud or a drug crime call us today. Call our experienced Huntington Beach criminal defense attorney toll free at 1-888-478-8999 or visit our website at www.topcalifornialawyer.com. You'll be glad you did.

Rancho Santa Margarita, Orange County - Santa Ana felony crime Defense attorney Michael Guisti recently commented and discussed about a case on the crime news concerning a Newport Beach man was charged with Orange County murder charge but the case was later dismissed for self-defense.

Brain Scott Ostrom, 51 years, a pilot of Newport Beach, shot and killed a bail bondsman, Dean P. Maldonado, earlier this year over a love-triangle gone bad. After a 5-month investigation, the prosecutors decided that there was insufficient evidence that Ostrom was criminally liable in order to prove his guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. Therefore, Ostrom will not be charged in the case.

According to Irvine Criminal Defense lawyer and Santa Ana criminal attorney, Michael Guisti, one potential charge that could have been made would be Voluntary Manslaughter. California Penal Code 192 (a), Voluntary Manslaughter is a killing upon a sudden quarrel or heat of passion. Voluntary Manslaughter is seen as a lower case of murder because the defendant commits the crime out of an unexpected burst of anger instead of premeditation.

According to the California criminal attorney, who has many years of experience in manslaughter and other related felony charges such as voluntary manslaughter, vehicular manslaughter, involuntary manslaughter, homicide, murder, states that the key point here is the proof of "heat of passion" out of plaintiff's or the victim's provocation.

For example, finding your spouse or beau in bed with another, defendant is violently robbed by a perpetrator, murder of a family member are considered sufficient provocation. However, mere name calling, staring, mad dogging or looking by another are insufficient provocation and, thus the unusual killing followed will usually be considered murder.

The California felony crime defense lawyer further explains that Voluntary Manslaughter is a severe crime after murder. A defendant can face up to 11 years of imprisonment if convicted. If it is a third strike judging from the defendant's prior criminal history, the defendant may face 25 years to life imprisonment.

How can an experienced Orange County criminal defense attorney help you with your manslaughter defense, homicide defense or Murder defense in Orange County, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside throughout California?

At the Law Office of Michael Guisti our skilled Orange County criminal defense lawyers have been defending criminals that are facing Voluntary Manslaughter murder for countless years. We have been successful in helping clients in Orange County, Newport Beach, Irvine, Los Angeles County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, and San Diego County. The organization and understanding that comes with early preparation by a knowledgeable defense attorney in Orange County can increase your chances of a favorable outcome, including the possibility of charges being dropped.

Consult with an experienced California criminal defense lawyer as soon as possible. Our California defense attorneys at the Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti are experts in handling voluntary manslaughter.

At Law Offices of Michael Guisti, our Irvine criminal defense lawyers are also highly experienced in trial and appeals in both state and federal court in Orange County, Newport
Beach, Fullerton, Huntington Beach, Tustin, Westminster, Irvine, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino and Riverside. Our California appeals attorneys and Orange County trial lawyers will utilize every possible method to achieve the best result possible. Call us today at 714-530-9690 for a free consultation with our skilled California criminal lawyers. You'll be glad you did.

Westminster, Orange County - California Federal crime fraud defense attorney Michael Guisti recently reviewed and commented on a criminal fraud case on the news regarding a Westminster man was arrested and under investigation for insurance fraud.

A Los Angeles Jewelry store owner, Lior Bitton, 36, was arrested last week for falsely filing an insurance claim and insurance fraud according to authorities.

Bitton, owner of Pacific Diamonds and Gems jewelry store in Westminster was robbed of 20 diamonds earlier in January of 2010. Bitton then filed a claim with the insurance company for the stolen diamonds including a 4.21 carat diamond that had been certified by GIA. Upon filing the claim, Bitton received a settlement check from the insurance company for $99,000. Shortly thereafter, Bitton traveled to Israel wherein he met with a diamond wholesaler and provided him with the 4.21 carat diamond that Bitton had reported stolen in January. Shortly later, Bitton was arrested.

According to Michael Guisti, an experienced California Fraud lawyer, the crime of fraud is defined as deceiving another individual or individuals for financial profit.

The Fullerton Insurance Fraud defense lawyer explains that in California, Crimes like insurance fraud is among a group of crimes called white collar crimes. These crimes also include grand theft, Medicare fraud, credit card fraud, and identity theft. Insurance fraud is defined in the California Penal Code section 550(a).

The Newport Beach criminal fraud defense attorney and Irvine white collar crime defense lawyer states that the making of fraudulent claims as knowingly present or cause to be presented any false or fraudulent claim for the payment of a loss or injury, including payment of a loss or injury under a contract of insurance. California White collar crimes like insurance fraud are usually charged as felonies.

Newport Beach insurance fraud defense attorney explains that since white collar crimes are felonies, the punishments can be harsh and if convicted, the consequences can effect a person's life and future. The punishments include long prison sentences, fines, and restitution. It is important to hire an experienced Westminster criminal defense attorney or a skilled Irvine white collar crime defense attorney to help you defend these serious charges.

How can a experienced Irvine criminal attorney or an skilled Newport Beach Fraud defense attorney help you defend your white collar crime charge?

At the Law Offices of Michael Guisti we have spent years representing our clients accused of or investigated for criminal fraud charge, grand theft, embezzlement, petty theft, insurance fraud, real estate fraud, medical fraud, health care fraud, credit card fraud in Orange County, Los Angeles, Costa Mesa, Beverly Hills, Santa Ana, Fullerton, Irvine, Newport Beach and many other Southern California cities.

At the law offices of Michael Guisti, our Orange County fraud defense attorney understand the stress, confusion, and intimidation you are likely going through. If you have to face fraud charges, you need an extremely knowledgeable and capable Huntington criminal defense lawyer. The fines, criminal charges and imprisonment for fraud can be an uphill battle and can seriously impact your future.

At the Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti, our Newport Beach white collar crime attorney has over decade of successful experience in defending clients charged with white collar crime, security fraud, financial fraud, business fraud, insurance fraud, medical fraud, bank fraud, embezzlement, grand theft. Our Santa Ana criminal fraud defense attorneys are very credible, sharp and have a substantial background of dealing with prosecutors and federal investigators.

Do not face your fraud crimes alone ! Get help and call experienced California federal crime fraud defense attorney at Law Offices of Michael Guisti today for a free consultation. Having an experienced lawyer on your side can make a world of difference in your outcome. Call our Orange County Insurance Fraud defense attorney or Irvine criminal defense attorney at (714) 530-9690 or visit our website at www.topcalifornialawyer.com. You'll be glad you did.

Anaheim, Orange County - Newport Beach criminal defense lawyer and California Sex Crime attorney Michael Guisti recently read about a case posted in the Orange County Register concerning a former Anaheim cop wanting to change his guilty plea in a California sexual assault case held in court earlier this year.

Bradley Stewart Wagner, 62, of Perris, pled guilty in May 2010 of sexually assaulting an undocumented Spanish-speaking immigrant he pulled over in November 2005. Wagner told the immigrant to perform oral sex on him or she would be deported according to authorities.

Wagner was charged with 7 felony counts including one felony count-Oral copulation; force or injury; one felony count- Oral copulation under color of authority; three felony counts- False imprisonment effected by violence, menace, fraud, or deceit; one felony count-sexual battery; and, one felony count- Arrest or detain any person against his/her will. If convicted for all 7-felonies, Wagner could face up to 9 years in prison.

Except, Wagner accepted a plea which meant that he would face a sentence of up to four years in prison. Now, Wagner does not want to go to prison. Instead, Wagner hired a new lawyer to file a motion to withdraw his guilty plea and wants the judge to grant his motion and allow his trial to move forward.

According the Orange County criminal defense lawyer that the case is ongoing and the court has scheduled the matter to be heard on December 16, 2010. The Santa Ana felony crime lawyer also said that if the court deny's Wagner's motion, the court will sentence Wagner thereafter.

The Irvine criminal defense lawyer explains that California Sex crime charges are considered to be very serious in California. Sexual assault or sexual battery can be defined in the California Penal Code section 243.4.

The Tustin criminal attorney also states that any person who touches an intimate part of another person while that person is unlawfully restrained by the suspect, and if the touching is against the will of the person touched and is for the purpose of sexual arousal, sexual gratification, or sexual abuse, is guilty of sexual assault. The punishment for this crime is no more than 1 year in prison and a fine.

Orange County sex crime attorney further explains that having a sex crime on your record is very serious. Many times when a person is convicted of a sex crime like rape, child molestation, or sexual assault, the court orders them to register as a sex offender. It is imperative that a person facing a California sex crimes charge to hire an experienced Orange County sex crimes defense attorney or a skilled Los Angeles sex crime lawyer to represent them.

How an Orange County criminal defense attorney or a Santa Ana criminal attorney help you successfully handle the withdraw guilty plea or a appeal?

Fullerton criminal attorney comments that since a having a sex crime charge or any California felony criminal charges on your record is very serious, it is important for a person that are facing a sex crime to hire a skilled California felony crime attorney that has had experience handling sex crime charges all over Southern California such as Orange County, Los Angeles County, San Diego County, Riverside County and San Bernardino County.

At the Law Office of Michael Guisti, our skilled Orange County criminal defense attorney has been successful in handing withdraw guilty plea, trials, appeals, habeas corpus, misdemeanor and felony charges as in domestic violence, assault, battery, drug charges, theft charges, and crimes like murder. In many case we have been able to withdraw the pleas and later reduce our client's charges and sometimes have it dismissed. If you or a loved one is facing a criminal charge contact our attorney toll free at 1-888-478-8999 or visit our website at www.topcalifornialawyer.com. You'll be glad you did.

An article from the Tribune Washington Bureau caught the eye of Michael Guisti concerning of increased investigations regarding allegations of insider trading and other stock-trading irregularities that could bring criminal charges or monetary fines against many by and large Wall Street executives and investors according to a Washington official. This type of investigation has been ongoing for several years and is likely as a result in prosecution of traders "around the country."

Are we seeing a new trend in white collar crime involving illegal insider trading and other stock-trading irregularities? Is it due to the recessionary times? Is it due to high unemployment? Is it due to heightened speculation in the real estate market involving inflationary appraisals and high foreclosures nationwide? According to Newport Beach fraud lawyer Michael Guisti, it is unknown why fraud, and white collar crimes including, but not limited to, bank fraud, wire fraud, securities fraud, identify theft and insurance fraud have increased. Understand that the number of filing of similar crimes have gone up from year to year.

As one U.S. attorney was quoted "Disturbingly, many of the people who are going to such lengths to obtain inside information for a trading advantage are already among the most advanced, privileged and wealthy insiders in modern finance. But for them, material nonpublic information is akin to a performance-enhancing drug that provides the illegal 'edge' to outpace their rivals and make even more money." Greed is the first word that comes to mind which describes the senseless act within which to be acted upon by these professionals.

Many professionals affected include consultants, investment bankers, hedge-fund and mutual fund traders and analysts among others.

Irvine Fraud lawyer Michael Guisti believes that a number of people to be arrested could rise to double digits in southern California.

According to the Newport Beach criminal attorney Michael Guisti, in California, white Collar crimes can be very serious. There is a wide variety of white collar crimes like real estate fraud, credit fraud, grand theft, identity fraud, embezzlement, and identity theft. A charge of fraud, let alone a conviction, can ruin the reputation of a person or company charged. Zealous legal representation is critical in fraud cases, as in all criminal cases. It is essential for an accused to seek help from a successful and experienced white collar criminal defense lawyer. Grand theft can be defined in the California Penal Code, section 487. Grand theft occurs when the amount of money, property, or merchandise amounts to more than $400. As such, this crime is considered a felony.

Most California white collar crimes are charged as felonies. It is imperative that if you are facing a white collar or fraud charges like embezzlement, securities fraud or grand theft to hire an experienced and successful Newport Beach white collar criminal defense attorney or Irvine fraud criminal defense attorney to help you defend your charge.

Why is it so important to retain a Newport Beach white collar criminal defense attorney or a Irvine criminal defense lawyer?

Since California fraud and white collar crimes are most often charged as felonies, the punishments can be long prison sentences, restitution and large fines. At the Law Office of Michael Guisti our skilled Orange County fraud criminal lawyers have been defending criminals that are facing fraud and white collar crime charges for years. We have been successful in helping clients in Orange County, Newport Beach, Irvine, Los Angeles County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, and San Diego County.

If you have been accused of embezzlement, fraud or a crime, talk to Michael Guisti, an experienced lawyer first. The organization and understanding that comes with early preparation by a knowledgeable defense attorney can increase your chances of a favorable outcome, including the possibility of charges being dropped. Call Guisti at (714) 530-9690, 24/7. You'll be glad you did.

San Bernardino County, California - Orange county sex crime attorney and Los Angeles criminal attorney, Michael Guisti, recently commented on a California sex crime case regarding a recent review of the case on sexual assault, rape and kidnapping.

Jorge Luis Herrera, 28-years, of Hemet was arrested, jailed and charged last month for abducting, raping and stabbing a 17-years old girl according to authorities. The 17-year old girl was visiting family and friends when Herrera picked her up and offered a ride. Herrera took the girl to an unincorporated area of San Bernardino where the girl said he raped and stabbed her in his pickup truck.

Orange county assault and battery defense attorney and Los Angeles sex crime attorney states that Herrera could be facing two charges. He is most likely to face the charges for the sexual assault and the kidnapping.

According to the Newport Beach criminal defense attorney and Orange County criminal defense attorney that the laws defining California sexual assault also called sexual battery can be found in the California Penal Code 243.4 (e) (1) defines misdemeanor Sexual Battery as the non-consensual touching of the intimate part of another for (1) sexual arousal, (2) sexual gratification, or (3) sexual abuse. In California, Sexual battery can either be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony.

San Bernardino sex crime attorney and California criminal attorney Michael Guisti further discusses about the kidnapping charge. He explains that kidnapping can be found in the California Penal code 207. It states every person who forcibly, or by any other means of instilling fear, steals or takes, or holds, detains, or arrests any person in this state, and carries the person into another country, state, or county, or into another part of the same county, is guilty of kidnapping. Herrera will face a long prison sentence and fines if he is found guilty of these charges.

Santa Ana felony defense lawyer also explains that since this charge is a wobbler, what you are charged with will be based on the facts of your case. It is important to hire a skilled Santa Ana sex crime defense attorney to help you defend your criminal charge.

Why is it so important to retain a skilled Santa Ana sex crimes defense attorney or an experienced Orange County criminal defense attorney to help you defend your criminal charges?

At the Law Office of Michael Guisti, we have had years of experience helping our clients defend their sex crime charges like child molestation, rape, and sexual battery. Our skilled Irvine criminal defense attorney has helped clients all over Southern California cities like Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Santa Ana, Fullerton, Costa Mesa, Los Angeles County, Riverside and Beverly Hills.

If you or a loved one is being charged with a California sex crime charge or any other criminal charge like assault, battery, a California theft crime, possession of drugs, or if you being charged with a white collar crime and need a Newport Beach white collar crime defense attorney call our successful Orange County criminal defense lawyer today. Call our office at 1-888-478-8999 or visit our website at www.topcalifornialawyer.com. We're on your side!

Orange, Orange County - Earlier this month, El Modena high school teacher, Miss Carlie Rose Attebury, 31 years, allegedly had sex with an underaged minor and is charged with sexual misconduct with a 15-year old boy. If convicted, Attebury faces seven felony counts that include unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor younger than 16, and dissuading a witness from a crime.

According to the Orange County sex crime defense attorney Michael Guisti, a sex crime charge can be one of the most devastating convictions a person can have. Unlawful sex with a minor can be defined in the California Penal Code section 261.5(d). In California, this charge is considered a wobbler which means it can be charged as a felony or a misdemeanor.

As the Newport Beach celebrity defense attorney explains the law during the interview, he states that the code states that any person 21 years of age or older who engages in an act of unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor who is under 16 years of age is guilty of either a misdemeanor or a felony. If charged a misdemeanor a person can be sentenced to serve less than 1 year in jail, however if you are convicted of a felony you could face up to 4 years in prison. A Santa Ana criminal defense attorney can help a person defend a sex crime charge like unlawful sex with a minor.

It is important to hire a qualified California sex crime defense attorney like the Orange County criminal lawyer Michael Guisti to help you defend your criminal charge.

Why is it so important to retain a skilled Santa Ana sex crimes defense attorney or an experienced Orange County defense attorney to help you defend your criminal charges?

At the Law Office of Michael Guisti, we have had years of experience helping our clients defend their sex crime charges like child molestation, rape, and sexual assault, sexual battery and sexual molestation. Our skilled Irvine criminal defense attorney has helped clients all over Southern California cities like Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Santa Ana, Fullerton, Huntington Beach, Westminster, Irvine, Costa Mesa, Los Angeles County, Riverside, San Bernardino and Beverly Hills.

If you or a loved one is being charged with a sex crime charge or any other criminal charge like assault, battery, a theft crime, possession of marijuana, or if you need appeal attorney, habeas corpus attorney; or if you being charged with a white collar crime and need a Newport Beach white collar crime defense attorney call our successful Orange County criminal defense lawyer today. Call our office at 1-888-478-8999 or visit our website at www.topcalifornialawyer.com. You'll be glad you did.