Orange County Criminal Lawyer Blog

Mission Viejo, Orange County - A father-son team from Orange County is wanted on California fraud charges by the U.S Postal Inspectors. Robert Louis Carver, 56, of Irvine and his son, Robert Louis Carver II, 36, of Mission Viejo was indicted last week by a federal grand jury in Santa Ana. The 14-count indictment alleges the father-son engaged in a scheme that bilked over 300 investors out of more than 20 million dollars.

Agents for Carver's companies including Brookstone Capital, Brookstone Biotech Ventures II and Lincoln Funds International solicited investors with various claims and promises. According to the indictment, the Carvers failed to tell potential investors that the senior Carver had a criminal history and had been sued by California regulators.

The investigation was conducted by the United States Postal Inspection Service and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

According to top California Criminal White Collar Crime Defense Lawyers, Michael Guisti states that he explains that crimes including embezzlement and grand theft, are considered White Collar Crimes. Embezzlement can be found in the California Penal Code 503.

The Newport Beach 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 be found in Penal Code under section 487(a). Grand theft occurs 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 Santa Ana Grand Theft criminal attorney or a Newport Beach criminal defense lawyer help you defend your charges?

At the Law Office of Michael Guisti our experienced Santa Ana criminal defense attorney has spent many years defending defendant's complex 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, and Garden Grove.

If you or a loved one is facing a California white collar crime charge or any other misdemeanor or felony charge including 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.

Santa Ana, Orange County - A Fountain Valley man, Robert Char, 49, has now been charged with one felony count of murder with a sentencing enhancement for use of a deadly weapon on his mother last year. Char was arraigned earlier this week.

Last July, Char pled guilty to the attempted murder of his 74 year old mother now deceased, Joyce Char, in her home and was sentenced to nine years on that charge and six years for elder abuse, resisting arrest and other allegations.

There was a fight between Char and his mother. It was over chores around the house. It was reported that Char had struck his mother with a shovel. Joyce Char was hospitalized in a coma until December 2010, when she died. According to California Murder defense attorney Michael Guisti, if convicted of murder, Robert Char could face 26 years to life in state prison.

According to the top California Criminal Murder Defense Lawyer, Michael Guisti explains 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.

The Orange County criminal defense attorney and Fullerton criminal lawyer states 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.

Our 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 that if you are facing a murder charge to retain a strong and powerful California murder defense lawyer who has experience in high profile murder cases.

At the Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti, we have highly skilled 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 including domestic violence, assault and battery, attempted murder, hit and run, DUI, drug crimes, white collar crimes, embezzlement, fraud, driving with a suspended license, professional licensing defense, abuse, sex crime and bench warrants.

Our Anaheim felony defense attorney and Santa Ana felony defense lawyers have successfully defended clients in most cities within Orange County.

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 expertise to fight any criminal charges you are facing.

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, call us today at our toll-free number at (888) 478-8999 for a free no-obligation consultation with our strong and powerful Orange County criminal attorneys. You'll be glad you did!

Santa Ana, Orange County - Late last month, Robert Charles Serrano, 37, was convicted of killing Corban White, an 18-year-old lady by rear-ending the car where she was riding as a passenger.

On the morning of January 3, 2010, Serrano was extremely intoxicated after consuming several alcoholic beverages, while at Jasper's bar in Santa Ana. Serrano was driving his vehicle eastbound on MacArthur Blvd. while under the influence of alcohol. He has a passenger sitting in the passenger seat. At the intersection of MacArthur Blvd. and Main Street in Santa Ana, Serrano failed to stop and crashed into the back of a Toyota Scion, which was stopped at a red light. After the crash, Serrano exited his vehicle and fled the scene on foot. He was later arrested at his mother's home in Fountain Valley.

Several other persons and vehicles were involved in this tragic accident. Most of whom experienced minor injuries except for Ms. White. She was transported to the hospital and died due to blunt force trauma to the head as a result of the crash.

Serrano pled guilty to one felony count of gross vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence while intoxicated. Serrano also admitted to sentencing enhancements and allegations for causing bodily injury to multiple victims, fleeing the scene, a prior strike conviction for a 1992 robbery, a prior conviction for DUI in 2005 in California, and two prior convictions for DUI in 1997 and a reckless driving involving alcohol in 1999 in the state of Washington according to reports.

Serrano faces a maximum sentence of 33 years in state prison. The hearing will take place on April 14, 2011.

According to top Orange County Criminal DUI Defense Lawyers, Michael Guisti tells that driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is a serious offense. The offense becomes more serious when someone is injured. In California, a DUI charge is broken into two prongs. The first part is defined under California Vehicle code section 23152 (a). It states that it is unlawful for a person to drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

According to the Newport Beach DUI attorney the second prong is defined in California Vehicle code section 23151(b). It states that it is unlawful for a person to driver under the influence of alcohol if his blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is .08% or more. These are separate charges and it is common for a person being charged with a DUI to be charged with both.

The Irvine DUI attorney further explains that these charges are considered misdemeanors in California. The punishments can be the suspension of your license, fines, and/or having an ignition interlock device installed in your vehicle. However, if you have multiple DUI charges or have been convicted of a DUI three times within the last 10 years upon receiving a DUI charge, it can turn into a felony.

Additionally, our Irvine criminal defense attorney and Vehicular Manslaughter lawyer states that under 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 Sections 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 or someone you care has been arrested for a Orange County DUI, DWI, drunk driving, or charges such as gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, it is imperative that you contact a strong and powerful DUI Defense attorney as soon as possible. Our Southern California DUI Defense lawyers at Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti has more than ten years of experience defending defendants from DUI and gross vehicular manslaughter cases statewide.

Our Westminster DUI defense lawyer explains that many people do not know that they must request a hearing within 10 days of getting a ticket for DUI/DWI or risk having your drivers license suspended. Failure to do so will guarantee suspension of license.

If you or someone you care has been arrested or charged with DUI in Orange County, it is important to consult with a strong and powerful Orange County DUI defense lawyer immediately.

A leading Orange County DUI defense law firm, the Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti, our Newport Beach DUI attorneys, Irvine DUI Attorney, Fullerton DUI attorney, Santa Ana DUI attorney, Huntington Beach DUI attorney, and Westminster DUI attorney have sucessfully represented hundreds of defendants arrested and/or accused of DUI, drunk driving, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Often times, we can help our clients have their charges reduced to a minimum or obtain a dismissal, subject to proof of evidence.

Why is it important to hire an experienced Irvine DUI defense attorney or an Orange County Vehicular Manslaughter attorney?

Having a DUI charge on your record is serious. Many employers will complete a background check prior to deciding to hire you. At the Law Offices of Michael Guisti, our qualified Orange County criminal defense attorney has been very successful representing defendants in DUI cases in Orange Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside, and San Diego Counties.

If you or a loved one is facing a DUI in Orange County, Driving under the influence, Drunk driving, driving drunk or vehicular manslaughter, whether it is a misdemeanor or a felony or any kind of crimes, including assault, battery, murder, theft crimes, white collar crimes, sex crimes or a drug crime please contact our Orange County defense lawyers or Orange County criminal attorney today. Call for an appointment at (714) 530-9690 or visit our website at www.topcalifornialawyer.com. You'll be glad you did.

Mission Viejo, Orange County - Last Saturday two men reportedly armed with guns robbed $150,000 worth of merchandise from the Jared Galleria of Jewelry in the 28000 block of Marguerite Parkway in Mission Viejo, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Department.

Sheriff detectives believe these are the same men who robbed Pacific Park Jewelers in Laguna Niguel on January 20, where $50,000 in jewelry was stolen.

It still remains to be seen what the District Attorney plans to charge the suspects with, if they're caught.

At Law Offices of Michael Guisti, a Costa Mesa Theft crime attorney, who specializes in theft crimes and robbery cases says the suspects could be facing several potential serious charges.

Well, to begin with the Orange County defense attorney says robbery under PC 211, which is taking someone else's property from the person's body or immediate possession when accomplished by force or fear, is a felony offense punishable by two to nine years in the state prison.

The criminal defense attorney in Santa Ana says in almost all robbery cases they're usually more charges attached and in this case the suspects will likely be charged with PC 487 grand theft since the amount total is alleged to be more than $950.

Under California's Three-Strikes Law, according to the Huntington Beach defense attorney who specializes in grand theft cases, robbery is a strike.

California's robbery law is what's known as a "violent felony," according to one Seal Beach defense attorney who says a PC 211 conviction will result in a "strike" on your criminal record pursuant to California's Three Strike's Law.

Though not a likely defense for these suspects, the Newport Beach criminal attorney says if you do take someone else's property but did so without using force or fear you would not violate PC 211. However, you could be guilty of PC 503, California's embezzlement law.

Since a gun is alleged to have been used during this robbery a Westminster criminal attorney says if convicted of robbery that triggers PC 12021 PC, which is California's "felon with a firearm" law where you will lose your right to own, possess, purchase, or receive a firearm for life.

Furthermore, according to the Tustin criminal defense attorney, it could also trigger PC 12022.53, California's "10-20-life 'use a gun and you're done'" law. According to the Southern California defense attorney the law imposes mandatory minimum prison terms for using firearms in the commission of certain felonies. According to the law, one could be sentenced for 10 years in prison for "using" a gun, 20 years for firing a gun, and 25 years to life for killing or seriously injuring another person with a gun.

If you're facing a complex case please call the California criminal defense lawyers of Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti. Micheal L. Guisit provides high quality representation with decades of experience. Our Orange County robbery crime attorneys have successfully represented and defended clients against theft charges in Newport Beach, Santa Ana, Fullerton, Huntington Beach, Westminster, Tustin, Irvine, and cities throughout the Orange County, Los Angeles, San Bernardino and Riverside.

Call us at (714) 530-9690 or (888) 478-8999 for a free consultation with our skilled Fullerton criminal attorney or Santa Ana criminal lawyer or Westminster criminal defense lawyer specialized in Orange County robbery crimes.

We'll help get you through it.

Laguna Hills, Orange County - A woman who was on an evening jog fought off an attacker along Alicia Parkway in Laguna Hills on Tuesday.

The woman was walking when she was allegedly attacked from behind, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Department. The woman was able fight off her attacker and gave sheriffs' investigators a full description of the suspect. According to the Irvine criminal attorney It is unclear at this if the District Attorney will charge the suspect with either assault and/or battery.

Whatever the DA decides, according to the Orange County defense attorney at the Law Offices of Michael Guisti, "Under California criminal law assault and battery is a serious crime." Michael Guiti, an Orange County criminal defense attorney, who specializes in assault and battery charges says it's important to clarify the difference between assault and battery you or a loved one may be charged with.

The Newport Beach Assault and Battery defense attorney explains that under PC 242, according to the Laguna Beach criminal defense attorney assault and battery specialist, the slightest touch can trigger a battery allegation if it is done in an angry or offensive manner.

The Orange County criminal lawyer further explains that Battery is a "wobbler" and if the battered person doesn't suffer serious bodily injury, prosecutors could file the case as a misdemeanor, according to a Garden Grove defense attorney.

The Santa Ana criminal defense attorney stresses that PC 242 requires some type of violent, painful, or offensive physical contact to be filed as a felony.

Assault is defined under PC 240, according to one Southern California criminal defense attorney, and may be filed when an attempt to injure another is made, even though no physical contact was ever made from the suspect to the victim.

The Mission Viejo criminal defense attorney says PC 240 assault is a necessarily included offense of battery and that you cannot be punished for committing both offenses at the same time.

Whether you're convicted of a misdemeanor assault or felony assault and/or battery, according to an Orange County defense attorney assault and battery specialist, "the penalties can be serious, including, jail or prison time, large fines, probation, losing the right to own a weapon, losing driving license, criminal records and more."

Furthermore, according to one Irvine criminal defense lawyer, assault and battery charges fall under the California Three Strikes Law and that, "if you had any criminal charges prior to the assault and battery offense, such as unlawful firearms, violent crimes or maybe you were on probation or parole when the assault and battery crimes happened, you could face a doubled prison sentence."

The Newport Beach defense Attorney stresses that anytime you're being accused of a crime by authorities always exercise your right to remain silent until your attorney is present as that talking without a lawyer you greatly risk incriminating yourself, which could, depending on circumstances, cause you to be charged with more crimes.

Attorney at Law Offices of Michael Guisti, a Huntington Beach criminal defense attorney, who also specializes assault and battery charges simply says if there is no evidence, there is no crime to prosecute.If you find yourself being accused of such a crime you need to call a highly experienced attorney.

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.

If you or someone you love has been arrested or charged 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.

We will get you through this.

Newport Coast, Orange County - In the past few years, a number of financial crimes involving respected members of the community have been well-publicized by the media. The government has continued to crack down on these types of offenses, relentlessly investigating and building these complex cases in hopes of obtaining severe penalties for the accused individuals.

Last week it was reported that a couple, Thomas Chia Fu, 61, and his wife Cheri L. Shyu, 48, of Newport Coast was arrested at their home after being indicted on federal charges of defrauding a group of 8 banks out of $130 million. Bank of America was included as one of the banks.

On March 9, the federal grand jury had returned the 9 count bank fraud indictment.

The Fus owned a company in Anaheim called Galleria USA, Inc. which imported home décor items manufactured in China. Defendants obtained a 130 million dollar revolving line of credit for Galleria from a total of 8 banks. The Fus were able to obtain this extraordinary line of credit by exaggerating and falsifying more than 100 times about the companies in-transit inventory and accounts receivables.

If convicted, the Fus could face and carries a statutory maximum sentence of 30-years in federal prison for each charge of bank fraud. This case has drawn the attention and is further being investigated by the Office of the Special Inspector General for the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP), the FBI, and the United States Secret Service.

According to Federal Bank Fraud Defense Lawyers, Michael Guisti states that bank fraud offense includes False Entries in Financial Institution or Holding Company Records, regulated by 18 U.S.C. Sections 1005, 1006. Under this statute, it is a crime for bank or holding company employees to make any false entry in bank documents with the intent to defraud the bank.

Violation of this law is punishable by a fine of up to $1 million, or imprisonment of up to 30 years, or both. To make their case under this law, the government must establish that (1) the entry is false; (2) the accused either personally made or caused the entry to be made; (3) the accused knew the entry was false when it was made; and (4) the accused intended that the entry injure or defraud the financial institution or holding company or deceive any officer of such institution, company or certain public officials. Section 1006 applies to insiders acting with the intent to defraud while Section 1005 applies to any unlawful participant acting with an intent to defraud.

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 hefty fines. At the Law Office of Michael Guisti our skilled Orange County fraud criminal defense 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 bank fraud, embezzlement, fraud or a crime, talk to Michael Guisti, an experienced California criminal 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.

Santa Ana, Orange County - Last week, 39-year old Patricia Ann Izquieta of Riverside, was sentenced to three years in state prison for killing Donald Murphy due to driving under the influence (DUI) and hit and run.

He pled guilty to one felony hit and run with permanent death or injury, one felony count of vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated without gross negligence, and one misdemeanor count of driving without a valid license with a sentencing enhancement for causing great bodily injury.due to driving under the influence and , a bicyclist, by crashing into him and then fleeing the scene.

Moreover, Izquieta plead guilty to vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated without gross negligence.

On December 9, 2009, Izquieta was driving her Saturn SUV in Newport Beach in the far right hand lane. Donald Murphy was cycling along the curbside of the road behind two of his friends. It was reported that Izquieta drifted towards the curb and hit Murphy from behind causing Murphy to be thrown from this bicycle to the curb rendering him unconscious.

Izquieta fled the scene and dragged Murphy's bicycle under her vehicle and was found by police about a mile down the road. Izquieta's vehicle sustained significant damage to the front hood and windshield of her car from the collision.

It was later determined that Izquieta had taken prescription medications / narcotics that early morning prior to the crash that impaired her driving including Methadone, Hydromorphone and Clonezepam.

According to top Orange County Drug Defense Lawyers, Michael Guisti
states that in California there are many different types of drug crime charges including possession of an uncontrolled substance, being under the influence of a controlled substance, possession of cocaine, and selling cocaine. Being under the influence of a controlled substance can be found in the California Health & Safety Code, section 11550(a).

Our Newport Beach criminal attorney and Santa Ana drug crime lawyers explain that it is illegal to be under the influence of a controlled substance. This includes drugs like Medthadone, Hydromorphone, Clonezepam, Opana, Oxycodone, Zolpidem, Hydrocodone, methamphetamines, cocaine and PCP, among others. If convicted of this charge you can face up to one year in jail, be ordered to go through a drug rehab program and pay fines. An Orange County drug crime lawyer familiar with drug crime charges can help those facing drug charges.

Penal Code 191.5(a) PC California's gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated law or otherwise known as "GVMI", is a felony punishable by up to ten years in the state prison (15 years-to-life if you have a prior DUI conviction).

Penal Code 191.5(a) states in pertinent part: "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.

(b) 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, but without gross negligence, or the proximate result of the commission of a lawful act that might produce death, in an unlawful manner, but without gross negligence."

How can you be successful in defending your vehicular manslaughter or drug crime case? Hire a strong and powerful Orange County criminal defense attorney or Westminster drug crimes defense lawyer.

At the Law Office of Michael Guisti, we have spent many years representing defendants that have been charged with a drug crime or possession of a controlled substance. In many cases wherein defendants have faced misdemeanor or felony charges, our experienced Orange County criminal defense attorney has been able to successfully reduce charges and sometimes obtain a dismissal. We help clients in Orange, Riverside, Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Bernardino Counties.

If you or a loved one is facing a felony or misdemeanor charge including assault, battery, domestic violence, robbery, grand theft, petty theft, sex crime, or if you need a Newport Beach white collar crime defense attorney to help you with you white collar crime charge call our office today. Our experienced Orange County Appellate lawyer has also been successful in representing clients with filing petition for writs, appeals and/or Habeas Corpus cases. Call our office toll free today at 1-888-478-8999 or visit our website at www.topcaliofornialawyer.com. You'll be glad you did!

Laguna Beach, Orange County - A drunk driving suspect driving a white Chevy Suburban is arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol while leading officers on a high-speed chase early evening on March 9, 2011.

Drivers in Laguna Beach called the local authorities reporting an erratic driver throwing beer cans out of a vehicle while driving on Coast Highway near Montage Laguna Beach. The driver ignored officers' requests to pull over driving down Laguna Canyon sometimes driving on the wrong side of the road to avoid heavy traffic.

According to top Orange County Criminal DUI Defense Lawyer, Michael Guisti,
driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol can be a serious offense. The offense becomes more serious when someone is injured. In California, a DUI charged is broken into two prongs. The first part is defined under California Vehicle code section 23152 (a). It states that it is unlawful for a person to drive under the influence of alcohol of drugs.

According to the Newport Beach DUI attorney that the second part is defined in the California Vehicle code section 23151(b). It states that it is unlawful for a person to drive under the influence of alcohol if their blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is more than .08% or more.

These are separate charges and it is common for a person being charged with a DUI to be charged with both. These charges are considered misdemeanors in California. The punishments can be the suspension of your license, fines, and/or having an ignition interlock device installed in your vehicle. However, if you have multiple DUI charges or have been convicted of a DUI three times within the last 10 years upon receiving a DUI charge, it can turn into a felony.

Our Fullerton Drunk driving defense attorney states that it is important and imperative to hire an experienced Orange County DUI attorney if you are being charged with a DUI, drunk driving, driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. The Westminster DUI defense lawyer explains that many people do not know that they must request a hearing within 10 days of getting a ticket or risk having your drivers license suspended.

If you or someone you care has been arrested or charged with DUI in Orange County, it is imperative to consult with a strong and powerful Orange County DUI Attorney or Orange County DUI defense lawyer immediately.

A leading Orange County DUI defense law firm, the Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti, our Newport Beach DUI attorneys, Irvine DUI Attorney, Fullerton DUI attorney, Santa Ana DUI attorney , Huntington Beach dui attorney, and Westminster DUI attorney have sucessfully represented hundreds of defendants arrested or accused of DUI, drunk driving, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Often time, we can help our clients get their charges reduced to a minimum or have the charges dismissed, subject to proof of evidence.

Why is it important to retain an experienced Irvine DUI defnse attorney or an Orange County DUI attorney?

Having a DUI charge on your record is serious. Many employers will complete a background check prior to deciding to hire someone. At the Law Offices of Michael Guisti, our qualified Orange County criminal defense attorney has been very successful representing defendants in DUI cases in Orange Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside, and San Diego Counties.

If you or a loved one is facing a DUI in Orange County, Driving under the influence, Drunk driving, driving drunk or vehicular manslaughter, whether it is a misdemeanor or a felony DUI charge or any kind of crimes, including assault, battery, murder, theft crimes, white collar crimes, sex crimes or a drug crime please contact our Orange County DUI defense lawyers or Orange County criminal attorney today. Call today for an appointment at (714) 530-9690 or visit our website at www.topcalifornialawyer.com. You'll be glad you did

Santa Ana, Orange County - A 52-year-old man was arrested for grand theft on Monday morning by Santa Ana Police after breaking into a metal fabrication company and attempting to steal metal.

According to Santa Ana Police the man, identified as John Armitage, and an accomplice, allegedly stole, "a special kind of metal that contains a lot of nickel that sells high on the open market." Police have suspected the man and his accomplice in a series of metal burglaries.

Police tracked down the suspect at a reported known hideout and arrested Armitage and have charged him with grand theft.

According to an Orange County criminal attorney, "Grand theft" under California Penal Code 487 PC is defined as the unlawful taking of another's property valued above $950. If the property value is $950 or less, generally only a Penal Code 484 Petty Theft can be charged.

Our Orange County defense attorney says Grand Theft is a "wobbler," which means, depending on the circumstances of Armitage's case and criminal history, the charge may be filed as either a misdemeanor or a felony.

Known Santa Ana defense attorney says if Armitage is convicted of grand theft as a misdemeanor, he could face up to one year in Orange County Jail. If convicted of grand theft felony, he could face 16 months, or two or three years in a California State Prison.

A Southern California defense attorney says that in addition to being charged with grand theft, under California Penal Code 487 PC the district attorney could add on a variety of other charges including, burglary, robbery, forgery, petty theft and receiving stolen property, among other potential charges, which could add on additional jail time if convicted.

The district attorney, according to a Garden Grove criminal defense attorney, could charge Armitage in other grand theft cases, however one defense attorney has successfully worked in the past to have multiple offenses consolidated into one charge.

The suspect in this case is allegedly being tied to other reported robberies, however a known Southern California criminal defense attorney says if authorities are pressuring Armitage to admit to other crimes he should just keep quiet as he has a right not to talk, and the right to an attorney present during interrogation.

A Santa Ana grand theft criminal defense attorney says the prosecution must show the intent to steal was always present, without it there is no grand theft charge.

So, how can a Santa Ana grand theft criminal defense attorney or an Orange County criminal lawyer help you defend charges of grand theft?

At the Law Office of Michael Guisti our experienced Santa Ana criminal defense attorney has spent years defending defendant's complex grand theft crime charges, as there is a wide variety of defenses Michael Guisti could present on your behalf. 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, and Garden Grove.

If you or a loved one is facing a California grand theft charge, or need professional licensing defense or any other misdemeanor or felony charge including 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.

We'll help you get through this.

San Clemente, Orange County - A 50-year old woman in a caravan driving through the border stop at the I-5 checkpoint in San Clemente was signaled over by U.S. Border Patrol agents on Sunday. As the van pulled through the checkpoint, the agents referred the vehicle for inspection.

At that time, according to statements released by the Customs and Border Protection, the U.S. Border Patrol agents discovered drugs by using a drug sniffing dog. A woman only identified as a U.S. citizen was found to have two bundles of methamphetamine drugs wrapped in cellophane and duct tape in her jacket. The total weight of the drugs were nearly four pounds and believed to have a street value of $70,000.

The 50-year old woman was subsequently taken into custody and turned over to the Drug Enforcement Administration.

Santa Ana drug criminal defense lawyer, Michael Guisti, who has experience handling cases in California drug charges in both federal and state court commented on this case.

He explains that drug trafficking or possession of drugs for sale can be defined in the California Health and Safety code sections 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, or give away, or import into this state or transport any drugs is serious felony drug crime, it can have serious punishment, including state prison time and exhorbitant fines.

The Huntington Beach drug crime attorney and federal criminal defense attorney explained the California drug laws on this case. He explains that drug possession can be charged as a misdemeanor in California, but drugs possession to sell is a felony and it carries jail time or prison time.

If you are being targeted or investigated by the local authorities, you need a vigilant and aggressive drug defense lawyer to advise you of your rights and defend your legal matter appropriately.

If you're criminally charged with a felony, you need to consult with a strong and powerful Orange County Criminal drug defense lawyer or Southern California felony defense lawyer immediately. A highly qualified drug defense attorney who knows the drug laws can help you avoid jail, minimize the penalties and achieve favorable outcome of your case.

How can an experienced Orange County Criminal lawyer help you in a successful Orange County drug crime defense or Los Angeles drug crime defense?

Our Fullerton criminal defense attorney is a renowned Orange County drug crime defense attorney who provides highly skilled defense representation to defendants who have been charged with drugs crime or those who need California professional license defense and/or criminal appeals.

Our Irvine criminal defense attorneys have the knowledge and resources in both state and federal courts. Our Westminster criminal attorney and Anaheim criminal lawyers have solid results in successfully defending defendants who have been arrested under the state or federal laws.

If you or someone you love have been arrested or charged with drugs crimes, fraud, DUI, white collar crime, violent crimes or felony grand theft, contact our strong and powerful Orange County criminal attorney at the Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti immediately to protect your rights at 714-530-9690 or visit us at www.topcalifornialawyer.com. You'll be glad you did!

Hollywood, Los Angeles - Christina Aguilera was taken to jail, for safety reasons, and booked for a misdemeanor for public drunkenness when her boyfriend Matthew Rutler was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving or DUI.

Rutler was pulled over by the Los Angeles sheriff's deputies after noticing Rutler's vehicle squealing his tires and exhibiting high rate of speed. According to reports, once Rutler was motioned over the officers determined that Rutler was under the influence of alcohol and arrested.

Aguilera, while a passenger in Rutler's vehicle, was noticed by the officers as being very intoxicated. Aguilera was arrested on suspicion of public drunkenness. She was taken into sheriff's station and booked on a misdemeanor. According to authorities, Aguilera will not be criminally prosecuted.

Newport Beach DUI attorney Michael Guisti comments that in Orange County driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is a serious offense.

A DUI (drinking under the influence) is broken up in to two separate charges. The first dui charge is defined in the California Penal code section 23152(a). It 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 in the 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.

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 a strong, powerful and experienced Orange County DUI lawyer to help defend your DUI crime charge(s).

Your charge(s) of a misdemeanor DUI or a felony DUI will depend on the facts of your case. For example, if have you been convicted of a DUI within the last 10 years and/or whether there was any bodily injury. Michael Guisti, a skilled Newport Beach drunk driving defense lawyer will help argue the facts and cite compelling law in defending your case.

How can a Irvine DUI attorney or a Newport Beach criminal defense lawyer help defend your charge?

At the Law Office of Michael Guisti our experienced Santa Ana criminal defense attorney has spent years defending defendant's DUI / DWI 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, and Garden Grove.

If you or a loved one is facing a California DUI charge or any other misdemeanor or felony charges including assault, battery, domestic violence, grand theft, fraud, drug charges or theft crimes call our office immediately. Contact our strong and powerful Orange County criminal defense 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.

Irvine, Orange County - Orange County Professional Licensing defense attorney at Law Offices of Michael guisti, an Orange county criminal defense law firm and Professional Licensing defene law office, recently read about an Orange County white collar crime case and grand theft case. He made some

In this case, Attorney Jan Morton Heger, of Irvine has been charged with 61 felony counts including using untrue statement or omission in connection with purchase or sale of securities, grand theft with sentencing enhancement allegations of aggravated white-collar crime of more than $500,000, theft exceeding $150,000 and property loss of more than $200,000.

Heger is accused of stealing $898,000 from investors using his credentials to legitimize fraudulent schemes. Heger's accomplice Ramon Andres Najera, 66 years, of Laguna Woods faces similar charges for his role as a facilitator who scheduled meetings with the victims.

Heger and Najera allegedly worked with Beckham to defraud many victims. The scam effected was a false claim that Beckman had gold mines in Ghana and that he could pay huge returns on their investments. The mines were to be used for collateral to secure funding for the victims. According to reports, it is unknown if there were any pay outs. Many of the victims took out loans against home equity lines, credit lines and additional mortgages on their homes in order to invest.

According to Orange County criminal attorney that if convicted, Heger and Najera could face a maximum sentence of 29 years and eight months, respectively, in state prison.

The Newport Beach white collar criminal defense attorney explains that crimes including 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.

Our Irvine criminal attorney states that many times a charge of grand theft will coincide with an embezzlement charge.

Tustin criminal defense lawyer and Santa Ana fraud defense lawyer further explains that Grand theft can also be found in the Penal Code under section 487(a). Grand theft occurs 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 states 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 professional licensing defense attorney or a Newport Beach white collar crime defense lawyer to help you defend your charge.

How can a Irvine Grand Theft criminal defense attorney or a Newport Beach criminal lawyer help you defend your charge?

At the Law Office of Michael Guisti our experienced Santa Ana criminal defense attorney has spent years defending defendant's complex 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, and Garden Grove.

If you or a loved one is facing a California white collar crime charge, or need professional licensing defense or any other misdemeanor or felony charge including 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.