Orange County Criminal Lawyer Blog

Laguna Niguel, Orange County - Orange County criminal attorney at Law offices of Michael Guisti recently commented on a case review regarding an Orange County theft crime and Orange County white collar crime involves caregivers.

Leno Casini, husband to a caretaker, Norma Casini, is accused of stealing from Norma's elder clients for receiving stolen property and being a accessory to a crime. According to Orange County theft crime attorney, Michael Guisti, that if convicted, Leno could face a maximum12 years in state prison.

Norma had 61 felony charges including 34 felony counts of fraudulently using an access card, 24 felony counts of forgery, two felony counts of caretaker theft from an elder and one felony count of residential burglary of an occupied home. According to Santa Ana grand theft defense attorney that if Norma is convicted on all counts, she could face a maximum sentence of 49 years and eight months in state prison.

Both Leon and Norma are held in jail in lieu of $610,000 bail. According to Irvine white collar crime defense attorney Michael Guisti that they must prove that the money to pay for the bail is from legal and legitimate sources prior to posting bond.

Newport Beach white collar criminal defense attorney 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 embezzlement is the fraudulent appropriation of property by a person to whom it has been entrusted.

Our Irvine criminal attorney states that many times a charge of grand theft will coincide with an embezzlement charge. Grand theft can also be found in the Penal Code under section 487. Grand theft will occur 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 very serious. The punishments include long prison sentences, fines, and restitutions. There can also be white collar crime sentencing enhancements added to the initial charges. It is important to hire a strong and powerful 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?

At the Law Office of Michael Guisti our experienced Santa Ana criminal defense attorney has spent years defending defendant's difficult white collar crime charges. We have represented defendants all over Southern California; including 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.

Fullerton, Orange County - Fullerton drug crime defense attorney Michael Guisti, who has many years of successful experience handling California drug crime cases in both federal and state court commented on a news article regarding a Fullerton drug possession and guns possession case happened recently.

Thomas C. Morehouse, and his wife Marsha L. Morehouse, are arrested for drug and weapons possession charges after the local police raided the apartment in Fullerton. While serving a search warrant, the detectives found seven rifles and shotguns, three handguns, thousands of rounds of ammunition, several high-capacity magazines, two pounds of methamphetamine and 20 pounds of marijuana.

Thomas Morehouse is charged with 15 felony counts of possessing a controlled substance with intent to sell, possession for sale of marijuana and possession of a firearm by a felon. Marsha Morehouse is charged with four felony counts of possession of a controlled subjstance with intent to sell and possession for sale of marijuana.

The Orange County drug crime defense attorney confirms that possession of marijuana for sale can be defined in the California Health and Safety code 11360 which states that 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 any marijuana shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for up to four years.

The Huntington Beach Drug crime Attorney Guisti further explains that possessing marijuana and possessing marijuana to sell are dealt with differently. Possessing marijuana is considered a misdemeanor in California, but possessing marijuana to sell it is a felony and usually means a jail sentence.

Having a drug charge on your record is serious. It will have negative effects on all parts of your life. Since possession with the intent to sale is dealt with so much more harshly than just possession, it is imperative to your freedom is protected and that you hire a skillful and aggressive Orange County criminal defense lawyer.

Now, let's address the guns, rifles and the shotguns with magazines and thousands upon thousands of rounds of ammunition.

As cited in Penal Code 12021 PC, California's "felon with a firearm" law, specifically revokes a person's constitutional right to bear arms if that individual is addicted to any narcotic drug.

It appears that there is some stereotype correlation between drug addiction and gun possession. If arrested for Penal Code 12021 PC, California's "felon with a firearm" law, based on an allegation that you are addicted to a narcotic, it is imperative to consult with a criminal defense attorney who thoroughly understands California's laws relating to both drug crimes and firearm offenses as seen with this story.

Why is it important to hire a licensed, highly aggressive and experienced criminal lawyer?

At the Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti, 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 your rights in court.

Our law firm also represent defendants 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.

If you or someone you know and love has been arrested or charged with a felony in Orange County, Los angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside or San Diego, 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.

Santa Ana, Orange County - Orange County theft crime attorney and Irvine Embezzlement defense lawyer, Michael Guisti, who has successfully handled hundreds of theft crime , fraud cases, white collar crimes and high profile embezzlement cases, recently reviewed an Orange County white collar crime case regarding two corporate executives involved in a lengthy white collar crime, theft, fraud and embezzlement for stealing more than $1.4 million.

The chief financial officer, Eric Wayne Helgemo, 50, of Vista and the controller, Maria Lorena Vega Yarrish, 40, of Buena Park involved in the white collar crime including processing more than 800 fraudulent paychecks to themselves. They were charged with a combined 78 counts of computer access, fraud, sentencing enhancements and aggravated white collar crime. They have plead guilty and sentenced to 10 years and 8 years, respectively.

According to Orange County fraud defense attorney and Newport Beach embezzlement 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 or persons 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. In this story, a restitution hearing has been set for March 24, 2011. 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?

Simple. With our wisdom, 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 defendant's complex and complicated white collar crime charges.

Our California criminal lawyers have represented defendants all over Southern California; from 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, we 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 including 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.

Long Beach, Los Angeles - Orange County attempted murder defense attorney at Law Offices of Michael Guisti recently commented on a attempted murder case regarding a Long Beach man who was charged with attempted murder for driving his vehicle into another driver in 2009.

Duy Thanhie Tieu, and George Frederick McCafferty, of Long Beach stopped their cars and got out while exiting the off-ramp of the 605 freeway in Long Beach. According to public reports, Tieu slammed McCafferty with his vehicle as McCafferty was getting back into his car, pinning him in the door. McCafferty died at the scene.

As a result of the road rage, Tieu was charged with attempted murder in 2009. Earlier this month, Tieu had changed his plea to no contest to the lesser manslaughter charge as part of a plea agreement. According to the Santa Ana criminal attorney that if Tieu is convicted for murder, he would be facing up to life in prison.

In speaking with California Criminal Defense lawyer and Santa Ana Murder Defense attorney, Michael Guisti, defendant, Tieu if convicted, may face a minimum sentence of life without the possibility of parole.

The Huntington Beach criminal defense lawyer and the Westminster 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 felony crime 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.

The Irvine criminal attorney further states that 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 or Orange County felony crime defense lawyer who also has experience in high profile cases with a track record as quickly as possible.

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, 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.

Committing murder is a serious charge that has grave consequences. If you or someone you know and love has been arrested or charged with a felony in Orange County, Los angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside or San Diego, 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.

Costa Mesa, Orange County - In a recent case review of an Orange County murder crime case, Michael Guisti, an Orange County criminal attorney and Santa Ana felony crime defense attorney, discussed the law and his opinions about this violent crime reported on the news in South Orange County.

Adam Randy Baker, 23, has been indicted on one California felony count of murder, one felony count of attempted murder and a sentencing enhancement for the personal use of a deadly weapon.

Baker is charged with a felony count of murder in the murder of Robert Sickles and a felony count of attempted murder of Sickles' friend, Brian McTeigue. According to Irvine Criminal defense lawyer at Law Offices of Michael Guisti, if Baker is convicted, he could be facing a maximum sentence of 23 years to life in state prison.

Also, the California Criminal Defense lawyer and Los Angeles Murder Defense attorney, Michael Guisti, states that defendant may face a minimum sentence of life without the possibility of parole.

The Huntington Beach criminal defense lawyer and the Westminster criminal attorney explained that under California law, murder is the unlawful killing of a human being with malice a forethought. 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 Santa Ana 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.


The Santa Ana attempted murder defense attorney and Fullerton criminal lawyer 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 or Orange County felony crime defense lawyer who also has experience in high profile cases with a track record as quickly as possible.

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 defendants 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 defendants 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 with murder as in the above story, 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.

Santa Ana, Orange County - Santa Ana criminal attorney and California murder crime defense attorney Michael Guisti recently has been asked for his comments about a California murder case in the news regarding a Santa Ana man assaulted and murdered another Santa Ana man during the robbery in May 2010.

Ricardo Valdovinos, 18, is accused of robbery and participating in the murder of 41 year old Martin Bravo Cervantes in Santa Ana on May 2, 2010. Valdovinos is an alleged accomplice to 16-year old Javier Ricky Enriquez who has been arrested and charged as an adult with one count of murder, one count of robbery and special circumstances for robbery according to court records.

In speaking with California Criminal Defense lawyer and Fullerton Murder Defense attorney, Michael Guisti, that defendant, Valdovinos if convicted, may face a minimum sentence of life without the possibility of parole.

The Huntington Beach criminal defense lawyer and the Westminster 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 or Orange County felony crime defense lawyer who also has experience in high profile cases with a track record as quickly as possible.

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 in the above story, 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.

Long Beach, California - Orange County Criminal Defense Lawyer Micheal Guisti discussed that the sex crimes are increasing at a very high rate and commented on a recent case of former California state mental hospital director Claude Foulk, who found guilty by his peers of multiple counts of sexually abusing his adopted son in what prosecutors contend was a pattern of preying on young boys which spanned for 40 years.

Foulk was convicted on 31 counts of sex crimes including lewd and lascivious acts on a child and sodomy by use of force.

Foulk worked his way up the corporate ladder by beginning his career as a nurse, obtained a master's degree in business administration and held state jobs before working at Napa State Hospital. While working for the state of California, he was a foster parent to two boys and adopted two sons. The prosecutor argued that Foulk took advantage of the foster care system to acquire boys to meet his insatiable sexual appetite.

According to Newport Beach Sex Defense Attorney, Fould could serve up to 248 years in prison.

Irvine criminal defense lawyer explains that California Child Molestation or Sex Abuse 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.

Fullerton Criminal Attorney also explained that, In California, Sodomy is a sex crime and it defines as the contact of a person's penis with another's anus. Any slight penetration is sufficient to complete sodomy. Under California Penal Code Section 286 (b), engaging in sodomy with a person who is a minor under 16 years old is a felony crime in California and it is severely punished. Sodomy conducted by force, threat of bodily injury, when the victim is unconscious, incapable of resistance due to intoxication or any other means against the victim's will may be punished by imprisonment for a three to eight years.

Tustin Sex Crimes Lawyer 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 and California Child Abuse Defense Lawyer 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.

An Orange County criminal defense attorney or a Santa Ana criminal defence lawyer can help you to successfully handle withdraw guilty plea or an appeal?

According to the California Criminal Defense Attorney, In this particular case, Foulk may want to consider filing a motion to withdraw his guilty plea or filing an appeal if he is not pleased with the outcome. Would you if you were 63 years?

Calll our Criminal Defense Attorney today to learn about your options. The finality of your life is in your hands. Make the right decisions while you still have a choice. How do you know if you made the right choice? Call us today and we'll tell you why we are the RIGHT choice.

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 appellate attorney that has experience handling appeal throughout 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 attorneys have been successful in handing withdraw guilty plea, trials, appeals, habeas corpus, misdemeanor and felony charges as in domestic violence, assault & battery, drug crime charges, theft charges, and crimes like murder. In some cases we have been able to withdraw the pleas and later reduce the defendant's charges or sometimes have it dismissed. If you or a loved one is facing a criminal charge contact our California criminal attorney toll free at 1-888-478-8999 or visit our website at www.topcalifornialawyer.com. You'll be glad you did.

Laguna Niguel, Orange County - Recently our Orange County Criminal Defense Lawyer Micheal Guisti comments on a Misdemeanor Case regarding the arrest of a woman for giving false police report to the Orange County Sheriff Department.

The firm successfully handles thousands of Misdemeanor Cases such as Domestic Violence, Filing False Report, DUI etc. throughout Southern California including the Courts of Westminster, Santa Ana, Fullerton, Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Irvine and throughout California.

A 20-year old woman, Danielle Deichman, is arrested by the local authorities for filling a false police report and resisting arrest. Last month, Deichman reported to the Orange County sherriff's that she was sexually assaulted while walking along La Paz Road. Deichman described that she was grabbed from behind and knocked to the ground near Kings Road.

After reporting the incident and providing several inconsistent statements to the local authorities, Deichman was re-interviewed wherein she allegedly admitted to lying and providing details similar to a separate reporting of a sexual assault attack on January 25, 1011.

Deichman was arrested on suspicion of filing a false police report and resisting arrest.

In speaking with Westminister Criminal Defense lawyer, Michael Guisti, according to California Penal Code Section 148.5, a person is guilty of a misdemeanor if he reports a crime, knowing the information on the report is false, If you have been charged with providing or filing false police report, you need to seek legal advice from an experienced Criminal defense attorney immediately.

It is vital to have an experienced Orange County Criminal Defense Lawyer by your side to fight for your false police report charges. A highly qualified Criminal Defense attorney can help you reduce your charge and your penalities or even sometimes dismiss the case for you.

A skilled Santa Ana criminal defense lawyer or an Anaheim criminal defense attorney help you defend your charges

At the Law Office of Michael Guisti we have many years of successful experience helping defendants to defend their falsifying police report charges. Whether you live in Orange, Newport Beach, Irvine, Laguna Beach, Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, Santa Ana, Fullerton, Westminster, Garden Grove, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside, or San Diego counties, contact our experienced Orange County criminal defense attorney today.

If you or a loved one is facing filing false police report charges, identify theft or any other criminal charge including assault & battery, murder, grand theft, robbery, petty theft, grand theft auto, DUI, or a drug charge call our successful Irvine Criminal Defense Lawyer today. Call our office toll free at 1-888-478-8999 or visit our website at www.topcalifornialawyer.com. You'll be glad you did.

Irvine, Orange County - California Domestic Violence Criminal Defense Attorney at Law Office Of Micheal L. Guisti who successfully handle hundreds of Domestic Violence Cases has recently commented on a case where a 12-year veteran of the Orange County sheriffs department was arrested for domestic violence and spousal abuse.

Officer Travis C. Unholz, a 36 year old Trabuco Canyon resident was charged earlier this month with a felony domestic battery with corporal injury, a felony count of attempted possession of a firearm in violation of a protective order, two misdemeanor counts of child abuse, one misdemeanor count of violating a protective order and a sentencing enhancement of committing a crime while out of custody on bail for another criminal offense.

A disturbance call was made from Unholz' home on a Sunday night where Unholz had allegedly pushed his wife during an argument, causing her to fall to the floor and hit her head. Unholz' wife called a friend who notified the authorities.

Our Santa Ana Criminal Defense Lawyer and Irvine Domestic Violence Attorney states that, if convicted on all counts, Unholz may face a maximum sentence of six years and eight months in state prison.

According to Orange County Criminal Defense attorney and Irvine domestic violence attorney Michael Guisti, the charge of domestic violence can be confusing. Domestic violence or corporal injury on a spouse is defined in the California Penal Code section 273.5. It states that domestic violence has occurred when a person inflicts injury on their spouse or cohabitant. In California this is considered a felony domestic violence charge which means that if a person is convicted of this charge they could face a jail sentence, probation and restitution.

Our Fullerton Domestic Violence Defense Lawyer discuss that many people do not understand how serious a domestic violence charge can be. Many times a spouse will make a domestic violence accusation during an argument and then want to drop the charges. However, the district attorney may still press charges. It is imperative to hire an experienced Huntington Beach domestic violence attorney or an Orange County Criminal Attorney to handle your case.

How can a skilled Huntington Beach domestic violence defense lawyer or a Newport Beach criminal defense attorney to help you defend your Orange County domestic violence charge?

At the Law Office of Michael Guisti we have several years of successful experience of helping our clients to defend their domestic violence charges. Whether you live in Orange , Newport Beach, Irvine, Laguna Beach, Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, Santa Ana, Fullerton, Westminster, Garden Grove, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside, or San Diego counties, contact our experienced Orange County Criminal Defense Lawyer today.

If you or a loved one is facing a domestic violence charge or any other criminal charge like assault, battery, murder, grand theft, robbery, petty theft, grand theft auto, DUI, or a drug charge call our successful Irvine criminal defense attorney today. Call our office toll free at 1-888-478-8999 or visit our website at www.topcalifornialawyer.com. You'll be glad you did.

Lake Forest, Orange County - Orange County criminal attorney Michael Guisti, who has successfully defended many assault and battery cases in Orange County and Los Angeles, recently commented on a assault and battery case on the news regarding a Orange County woman assaulted her boyfriend with a screw driver.

Earlier this month, Anisa Dukovic, a 30-year old woman, was arrested on suspicion of assault and battery for attacking her boyfriend with a screwdriver. Dukovic remains in jail and is being held in lieu of $50,000 bail.

According to Newport Beach Assault and Battery lawyer Michael Guisti, California Penal Code 243(d) battery causing serious bodily injury known as aggravated battery, is a wobbler. "A wobbler may be filed as misdemeanors or felonies, depending on 1) the facts of your case, and 2) your criminal history. Having any current or pending priors will definitely hurt your case. This also means that the unique factors for your case will determine whether it gets charged as a misdemeanor or a felony.

The Fullerton Criminal Defense Attorney explained that a serious bodily injury is one that results in a significant injury. Examples include (but are not limited to a concussion, loss of consciousness, broken bones, and dismemberment).

The Irvine Criminal Defense Attorney further explains that if the offense is charged as a felony because the victim suffers a serious bodily injury, it will be labeled a violent felony. A violent felony subjects you to a "strike" under California's Three Strikes Law.

It is important to hire a Newport Beach criminal defense attorney if you are facing charges like assault and battery. An Orange County criminal attorney with successful experience will be able to aggressively defend you in court. Since "wobbler" charges can either be a felony or a misdemeanor it is important to hire an attorney that has had experience defending a wide range of criminal defense case.

How can an experienced Santa Ana criminal defense attorney help you in your California Assault and Battery charge?

At the Law Office of Michael Guisti we have been successful representing clients for years and our skilled attorney knows what defenses to raise that will help you in defending your case and possibly reduce your charges.

We have helped many clients with felony and misdemeanor charges like assault and battery (PC 243), felony assault and battery, sex crimes, domestic violence, murder, vehicular manslaughter, DUI, grand theft and white collar crimes cases including fraud, embezzlement, or identity theft. Our Orange County criminal defense attorney has the knowledge and tenacity to appropriately defend your criminal charge(s).

If you or someone you know is facing a felony or a misdemeanor, hire an Orange County assault and battery defense attorney today. We have helped several clients in Orange, Los Angeles, San Diego, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties. Call our office today to schedule an appointment toll free at (888) 478-8999 or visit our website at www.topcalifornialawyer.com. You'll be glad you did.