Orange County Criminal Lawyer Blog

La Habra, Orange County - A Westminster resident was murdered at a Halloween party in 2006. His killer was finally charged on Wednesday for the murder of Leland Washington. It is alleged that the suspect David Parga has ties with a gang that is in La Habra and killed Washington because of his race.

The victim was standing outside when Parga came up to him and shot him several time. Witnesses say that the attack was unprovoked. Prosecutors allege that this was no ordinary murder but that it is a hate crime. Washington was treated at UCI Medical Center in Orange where he was pronounced dead.

Orange County criminal defense attorney Michael Guisti commented on this incident. He stated that gang related crimes and hate crimes are very serious charges in California. He states the Parga will probably be facing serious murder charges. The punishments for murder can be found in the California Penal code section code 187 which states that a person will be sentence to federal prison if found convicted of murder. Southern California defense attorney Michael Guisti goes on to say that Parga will also face gang enhancements. The law covering gang enhancements are found in Penal code 186.22. It states that any person can have their prison sentence enlarge if it if discovered they did it for the benefit for the gang that they are associated with.

Being convicted of first degree murder is a serious charge. If convicted you could face a long prison sentence, fines restitution and you could possible lose your life. If you or someone you know has been charged with violent crimes such as murder, attempted murder, first degree murder, second degree murder, three strikes, felony assault, homicide, manslaughter, domestic violence, assault, battery, sex crimes etc. and other crimes, it is critical to retain a skilled Orange County criminal defense attorney or Los Angeles criminal defense attorney immediately to protect your right and freedom.

Orange County criminal attorneys at Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti has successfully handled hundreds of violent crime cases in Orange County, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Diego and San Bernardino and are committed to providing the highest quality of legal representation for your case. If you or someone you love has been arrested or charged with felony crimes, violent crimes, murder, second degree murder, first degree murder, felony assault and battery, assault with deadly weapon, attempted murder, you need to call the experienced and skilled Southern California criminal defense attorney at the Law Offices of Michael Gusiti immediately at (714)530-9690 for a free consultation or visit us at www.topcalifornialawyer.com.

Garden Grove, Orange County - Garden Grove gang member, Ivan Garcia, was found guilty of shooting a Garden Grove resident outside of his home. Garcia was convicted of attempted murder and street terrorism, with penalty enhancements for gang activity. He is also convicted of unlawful firearm. He faces up to 40 years in prison.

The victim, David Pulga, was close to his Orange County Garden Grove home when he was shot several times by two gang members in Garden Grove. His wife reported to the Garden Grove police. From this injury he suffers memory loss, physical control and no longer has basic motor skills. The DNA evidence retrieved helped police find the Orange County attempted murder suspect, Ivan Garcia. Garden Grove police also found second gang member linked to this attempted murder case by the tagging. Cesar Mina also known as "Sleepy" has been tied to the shooting.

According to Orange County criminal attorney Michael Guisti, who has successfully handled many high profile felony crime cases, murder crime defense and attempted murder cases, states that "attempted murder" can be found under the California Penal code 187 which defines murder as the unlawful killing of a human being. The punishments for murder are the most severe among all other crimes, and it is the most aggressively prosecuted crime. The punishments for murder crimes, such as attempted murder, first degree murder, second degree murder, homicide and manslaughter, are very harsh, it could carry very long term prison sentences, the death penalty and heavy fines. The consequences could impact a person's entire life.

Orange County criminal defense attorney also explains that a person committed a murder or any other crime as part of a gang could also face gang enhancements. An enhancement is defined under California Penal code 186.22. This law states that any person committed of a felony in California can have their sentenced enlarged if it was to benefit the gang. If you have committed a felony for the gang, you could face an additional 4 years of prison time.

Making the right decision for hiring the most qualified criminal defense attorney for your case is the most important decision in the whole legal process. Southern California murder crime defense attorney at Law Offices of Michael Guisti have handled hundreds of felony cases in Orange County and Los Angeles. Attorney Michael Guisti has not only has the exceptional knowledge in California criminal law, federal law and extensive experience with Orange County court systems, Los Angeles court, San Bernardino courts, Riverside courts, San Diego courts. Our Los Angeles felony crime defense attorneys are experienced in felony criminal defense in areas such as: murder, attempted murder, three strikes, sex crimes, domestic violence, assault and battery, federal cases, felony drug cases, white collar crimes, felony fraud cases, grand theft cases, etc. Los Angeles and Orange County murder defense lawyers at Law Offices of Michael Guisti has also had experience defending clients that have been charged with gang related offenses.

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Cypress, Orange County - Monday night police found a man shot in Cypress. He is believed to have lived over seas and might have been on a business trip. The victim was a house guest of the suspect Brent Wilcox. Wilcox was arrested for assault with deadly weapon. He was booked at the Orange County jail hand is held on bail.

The gunshot victim is said to be in critical condition. Police have alleged that this might have been an accident. They have ruled out suicide because the gunshot was in the hands of another person, but that have not yet ruled out that it was accidental. The police think that the suspect Wilcox did not have any intention on shooting his house guest.

Orange County criminal defense attorney, Michael Guisti, who has many years of experience defending clients charged with felony violent crimes, states that assault with a deadly weapon is a serious offense in California. Under the California Penal code 245 (2), it illustrates that assault with a deadly weapon can be charged when a person commits assault with a firearm. The punishment can be very severe. if convicted, a person can expect to be imprisoned in jail and to pay a fine for up to $10,000. The Orange County criminal attorney further explains that there needs to be certain steps proven for him to be convicted of assault with a deadly weapon. It must be proven that he acted and when he acted he did the act the reasonable person would forsee the act being dangerous.

If you or someone you know has been charged or arrested for assault with deadly weapon, assault and battery, or any violent crimes in Orange County, Los Angeles, Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Fullerton, Westminster, Santa Ana, it is vital to retain the legal service of an experienced Orange County criminal defense attorney. Hiring a strong and highly qualified defense with Southern Calfornia criminal attorneys at Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti would help the defendent minimize the charges brought against him. Our Orange County assault and battery defense attorneys are experienced with Orange County courts, Los Angeles courts, Riverside courts, San Diego courts, in both state and federal court.

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Fullerton, Orange County - In downtown Fullerton a shot was fired at a popular bar Tuesday monring. The suspect Sosaih H. Fifita, of Long Beach allegedly shot a .22 revolver in the middle of a fight. No one is reported to be hurt from the bullet. The alleged man was in the assault and battery with suffered lacerations on the back of his head.

The suspect Fifita fled the scene. Police later found the vehicle with the revolver inside of the car. The police then arrested the suspect and the driver of vehicle Maata Kasamota Malupo who is suspected of being an accessory. Fifita was later identified by a witness as the man who shot the gun. They are both being held at the Orange County Jail.

Orange County criminal defense attorney Michael Guisti commented about this crime that it is very likely that Fifita will be charged with assault with a deadly weapon. According the California Penal code 245 (a) (1) assault with a deadly weapon is described as Any person who commits an assault upon the person of another with a deadly weapon or instrument other than a firearm or by any means of force likely to produce great bodily injury. In California violent crimes are dealt with very harshly and come with heavy consequences. In California those convicted assault with a deadly weapon can expect to face imprisonment in the state prison for two, three, or four years, or in a county jail for not less than six months and not exceeding one year, or by both a fine not exceeding ten thousand dollars and imprisonment. If you have been arrested or under investigated for assault with deadly weapon or pc 245, or assault and battery, it is vital to consult an experienced Orange County criminal attorney or Los Angeles assault attorney immediately.

At law Offices of Michael L. Guisti, we handle various violent crimes, felony offenses, such as domestic violence, assault and battery, murder, three stikes, sexual assault. People facing these charges need to retain an experienced criminal defense attorney in Orange County. Our Orange County criminal attorneys are extremely experienced in criminal defense cases. We have many years of successful experience representing clients in Newport beach, Fullerton, Santa Ana, Long Beach, Huntington Beach, Tustin, Irvine, Westminster, Garden Grove, Beverly Hills and Los Angeles. If you or someone you know is being charged with a violent crime, you need to contact our skilled criminal defens lawyer at Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti immediately to protect your rights, at (714) 530-96910 to make an appointment or visit us at www.topcalifornialawyer.com.

Fullerton, Orange County - According to Orange County Register, a 14-year-old boy was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon and robbery on Saturday.
The incident occurred on Saturday three teegagers approached a man on the street in Anaheim and attacked him and stabbed him with a knife after they were trying to rob him. The man was injured and the three boys fled the scene with the man's bicycle.

The Placentia police investigators later on helped the victim find one of the boys who attacked him. The boy was arrested and booked in juvenile hall.

If your child as been charged with a juvenile offense, it is vital to seek the legal help of a criminal defense attorney who has experience specifically in juvenile court. Because juvenile court is an entirely different world compared to an adult court. In juvenile court, the terminology is different, procedures are different, and many of the laws are different as compared to an adult court.

In California, the most common Felonies or misdemeanors juvenile crimes include : Assault - Penal Code Section 245; Battery - Penal Code Section 242, 243 ; Theft crimes - Penal Code Section 459, 484, 484(e); Shoplifting - Penal Code Section 484; DUI (Driving under the influence) - Vehicle Code Section 21352(a), 21352(b); Speeding and reckless driving, driving without license; Unlawful Firearms and weapons possession - Penal Code Section 12022; Sex crimes - Penal Code Section 261; Sexual assault - Penal Code Section 243.4; Drug crimes, including: drug possession - Health and Safety Code Section 11350(a); Drug transportation - Health and Safety Code Section 11352(a); Drug sales - Health and Safety Code Section 11352(a); Marijuana crimes - Health and Safety Code Section 11357(a), 11357(b)

There are several objectives our Southern California criminal defense attorney will strive for in a juvenile case. First, the attorney will try to keep the minor out of custody. The attorney will work to keep the minor out of CYA (California Youth Authority) or Juvenile Hall and place the minor at your home, in school, and in the community where the minor belongs. Second, the attorney will work to keep the offense off the record so that it will not hinder the minor in obtaining employment, getting a driver's license, and etc. Third, the attorney will work to identify the problem that resulted in your child being charged with the offense, whether it may be drugs, alcohol, or hanging out with bad friends; so that the minor can stay out of the juvenile court system.

Orange County crimina defense attorney Michael Guisti is an experienced Orange County juvenile attorney who has successfully represented numerous juvenile clients accused of juvenile crimes, including gang crimes, Drunk driving, manslaughter, murder, attempted murder, armed robbery, car jacking, rape, assault and battery, theft, drug possession and sales, sex crimes, DUI, and molestation.

Our Orange County Juvenile attorney at Law Offices of Michael L Guisti, possess deep knowledge, experience and skills in juvenile law and familiar with juvenile courts and procedures. Our orange county juvenile lawyer is dedicated to juvenile law.

If your young child is charged with juvenile crimes, it is crucial to hire an experienced Southern California juvenile attorney to protect your child and fight for his / her freedom. Call our skilled orange county criminal attorney at 714-530-9690 for a free consultation or visit us at www.topcalifornialawyer.com

SANTA ANA, Orange County - An Irvine new resident, Janelle Peralta, was murdered by her long time boyfriend in Irvine on July 4, 2007. The man, Javier Colon, was found guilty by jury and was convicted of first degree murder of murdering his girlfriend using deadly weapon in Irvine. He will be sentenced Feb. 19.

The couple moved from New York to Irvine one week before the murder happened. It all started from a fight that night followed by an escalated assault and battery with deadly weapon. Javier slit his throat and wrists and had slashed Peralta 15 times. He was trying to kill both Peralta and himself. Peralta's mother took the 1-year old baby and ran out of the apartment and called police.

CYPRESS, Orange County - Cypress Police Department has been contacted by a 17-year-old Orange County boy who reported a sexual assault case happened in Monday early morning. According to the report, the boy was driving in Cypress, and he pulled over on the side street to make a phone call, and he was approached by a man who claimed that he was an off-duty police officer. He sexually assaulted the boy several times during the search. He fled the scene after the assault.

The Orange County sex crime defense attorney and Los Angeles crimina defense attorney Michael L. Guisti has reviewed this case and comments that the alleged man could be charged with sex crime charges of child molestation with the under aged, false impersonation of a police officer, kidnapping, and sexual assault and battery.

Under California law, sex crimes are very serious criminal offenses. If one is convicted of sex crime, the conviction can carry long term prison sentence or a lengthy probationary sentence. Additionally, defendant who is convicted of sex crimes in California is required to register as a sexual offender. The registration has all the information available on the internet for the public

Whether you have been charged in Orange County, Los Angeles, Riverside, or anywhere in Southern California, and either a felony charge or misdemeanor sex crime charges, such as solicitation of prostitution, pandering, pimping, rape, Sexual assault and battery, child pornography, child molestation, Lewd act with a child (molestation); Indecent exposure, and other sex crimes, it is imperative that you seek the legal representation of an experienced Orange County criminal defense lawyer.

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HUNTINGTON BEACH, Orange County - An Orange County high-profile homicide prosecutor was arrested on Christmas day. David Brent and his wife, Roshawn were arrested for domestic violence.

Mr. Brent fought with and punched Roshawn's face. Allegedly, the fight began over a gift. Scared, she called 911. Mr. Brent fled the scene. Both David Brent and his wife were arrested for corporal injury on a spouse. They were transported to Huntington Beach jail. They currently face felony domestic violence charges.

Both parties are charged with California Penal Code Section 273.5 (willful infliction of corporal injury). California law defines a spouse as a former spouse, cohabitant, and the mother or father of a child. Corporal injury refers to a wound, either internal or external caused by serious force. The wound can be of a minor or serious nature.

If this is Mr. Brent's first felony the penalties range from prison, county jail, to a fine. Mr. Brent's maximum prison sentence would be four years. If sentenced to county jail, time served would be less than a year. In rare cases, a fine, up to $6,000 would be paid.

If you or your loved ones have been charged or arrested for domestic violence, assault and battery, or related felonies and/or misdemeanors in California you need legal consultation from an experienced and knowledgeable Orange County criminal defense attorney to protect your rights and freedom.

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HUNTINGTON BEACH - David Brent, of Huntington Beach, was arrested on Christmas for domestic violence. He is an Orange County high-profile homicide prosecutor. His wife, Roshawn, also was also arrested for domestic violent in the fight over a gift. They are facing felony domestic violence charges.

Brent, a head of homicide unit at the Orange County District Attorney's office, fought with his wife and punched his wife in the face. She called 911 for the domestic violence. David Brent fled the scene. Both David Brent and his wife were arrested for corporal injury on a spouse and were taken to the Huntington Beach Jail.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Santa Ana, Orange County - A gang member, of Santa Ana, was convicted of felony Assault with Deadly weapon for attacking a grandmother with a firearm during home invasion robbery. He'll be sentenced at West Justice Center in Westminster court.

He was also convicted of felony aggravated assault and battery with firearm causing great bodily injury, assault with a firearm, felony first degree robbery, felony false imprisonment by violence, and felony first degree residential burglary, elder abuse, street terrorism, and sentencing enhancements for criminal street gang activity.

Carlos Martinez, entered a Santa Ana home and assault the grandmother and mother with firearm. He was charged with prior strike for robbery. He is facing two life terms in prison.

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

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

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

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