Orange County Criminal Lawyer Blog

Orange County, CA - Police in Oxnard completed a month long investigation Wednesday, that resulted in the arrest of two men on possession of marijuana.

The investigation began after Oxnard Police received anonymous tips indicating these two men were involved in selling marijuana out of their home. On Wednesday, May 8th, Oxnard Police served a search warrant on the men at their home on the 300 block of Kiawah River Drive.

When police searched the home, they found more than fifteen pounds of marijuana. Police also found clear evidence that the drug was being sold from their home, which is located within 1000 feet of an elementary school.

Both men, Robert Mckee, 29 years old, and Cameron Fletcher, 23 years old, were immediately arrested at their home after the search warrant was completed.

Orange County has a very aggressive approach to drug crimes, particularly when the crime is occurring near children, such as close to a school or day care facility. Law Enforcement agencies in Southern California take these type of tips very seriously, and will always act upon information they receive. It is imperative that you have an aggressive, knowledgeable attorney on your side.

If you or a loved one are facing charges in for drug possession or drug sales, you need someone to protect and fight for your rights. The Orange County criminal attorneys at Law offices of Attorney Michael L. Guisti have been defending their clients for over a decade.

Whether you have been charged with a misdemeanor drug charge, or a felony drug charge in Orange County, you must make sure you have a dedicate Drug defense attorney working on your behalf. An Attorney like the specialist attorneys on staff at the Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti. A conviction for possession or sale of a drug can have a life long negative impact on your reputation and your earning ability. Having a record can severely limit the type of job you can be hired for, and the income you can earn.

The Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti know how to defend you. They have spent years developing working relationships with Orange County Law Enforcement agencies, prosecutors and courts. These relationships allow them to achieve the best possible outcome in every situation, for every client, regardless of the charge.

We know that if you or a loved one has been arrested or charged with possessing drugs it is a very scary time for you. The legal system is overwhelming and intimidating. Southern California Attorney Michael L. Guisti knows the system, and has over a decade of experience protecting his client's rights.

When arrested or charged with a crime, your first instinct might be to try and handle it alone, or to just pick the first attorney you find. It is important to keep in mind that Orange County is aggressive in its prosecution of drug crimes, and they will be working hard to convict. You need an attorney that will be working hard for you, making sure that your rights are not taken away. This is a serious matter, and you must have an aggressive, committed attorney on your side, one who is dedicated to protecting your freedom.

The Orange County Law offices of Michael L. Guisti, and his staff of specialist attorneys will be working hard to achieve the best possible result in your specific case. With years of experience, they have developed strategies and techniques, giving them the ability to win where others could not. They have a well earned reputation of being aggressive attorneys who will fight tirelessly on their clients behalf.

There is a reason that people tell others about their experience with the Law offices of Michael L. Guisti. They feel complete trust and confidence in their attorney, and when you are in a frightening situation, you need that kind of reassurance.

Orange County Criminal Defense Attorney Michael L. Guisti and his staff will protect your most valuable asset, your freedom. If you are facing criminal charges, do not hesitate to call. We are ready to stand by your side, and make sure that your life continues on with as little disruption as possible.

In a stunning turn of events, one of the Orange County teenaged hitchhikers that was the focus of an intensive search and rescue mission after going missing in Trabuco Canyon this past March, was charged Wednesday, May 1st with possession of methamphetamine.
This past Easter Sunday, Orange County teenagers Nicolas Cendoya, 19, and his friend, 18-year-old Kyndall Jack, went hitchhiking in Trabuco Canyon. When they failed to return their families reported them missing, and the exhaustive search and rescue effort was underway. They were found separately a few days later, and while they were exhausted and dehydrated, thankfully neither was seriously injured.

The Orange County District Attorneys office said that on or around March 31st, methamphetamine was found in Cendoyas parked car whilst investigators were searching for the missing teens. "The Orange County Sheriff's Department was searching his car looking for any information that might help them locate the two missing hikers and while they were looking in the car they found 497 milligrams, or a small useable amount, of methamphetamine," said Farrah Emami a spokeswoman for the district attorney's office.
Nicolas Cendoya was charged with one felony count of unlawful possession of methamphetamine. This is a serious charge, and if convicted he could face up to three years in jail. According to the Orange County District Attorneys office Kyndall Jack has not been charged at this time.

Investigators did not request that the hikers take a toxicology test after they were found. Since Cendoya was charged with unlawful possession of methamphetamine, there has been a suggestion that perhaps Cendoya and Jack should be held legally and financially responsible for the exhaustive search that ensued after they went missing in Orange Countys Trabuco Canyon.

Orange County officials state that the cost of this search and rescue is over $160,000.00. In addition, one deputy involved in this was seriously injured.

At this time, however, Orange County officials have stated they will not be seeking reimbursement from the pair. Orange County Supervisor Todd Spitzer has expressed outrage over the entire series of events. The complete disregard for anyone else that the pair displayed is frustrating. Their reckless behavior has been a huge financial burden to California tax payers, as well as resulting in a serious injury to an Orange County deputy.
Cendoya has told reporters that he did not remember much from the time he spent lost in the Orange County canyon area, although he did remember having strange visions during that time. He has said that he was hallucinating and desperately searching for water. He would eat plants, and was even sucking the juice out of plants, because he was so desperate for water.

The Orange County law offices of Criminal Defense Attorney Michael L. Guisti have years of experience successfully defending people who have been charged with felony drug possession as well as many other crimes, from misdemeanors to major felonies.
They are skilled, aggressive criminal defense attorneys who have over a decade worth of experience in all Southern California court systems. Over the years they have earned a reputation as a group of attorneys that will work tirelessly for their clients, protecting and defending their freedom. Because they are trustworthy, dedicated professionals, they have been able to build working relationships with law enforcement agencies and prosecutors offices alike, in and around Orange County, thereby ensuring the best possible outcome for you or your loved one.

If you have been arrested or charged with a drug crime, time is not on your side. You must obtain legal counsel immediately, so that you have someone working on your behalf, looking out for your interests. The district attorneys office will begin to build their case right away. The criminal attorneys at the law firm of Michael L. Guisti will start working for you right away, to put in place the best possible defense and ensure the best possible outcome.

Orange County has an active, aggressive law enforcement agency and district attorneys office. Make sure that you have an experienced, tough attorney on your side. Michael L. Guisti, veteran criminal defense attorney, and his team of highly skilled and dedicated drug possession specialists have years of successfully defending their clients in the court systems in and around Southern California.

We understand how overwhelming and scary this kind of charge can be, for you and your family. Do not try to go it alone. You need the help of an attorney with a proven track record. The law firm of Michael L. Guisti will work to protect your freedom, and see to it that you can go back to your normal life, with as little interruption as possible. Do not wait, help is just a phone call away.

Santa Ana, Orange County - The weekend is here, and police departments will be out doing DUI patrols and checkpoints, seeking DUI arrests. It also so happens that Saturday is April 20, or "4/20," which is a special date for marijuana smokers.

Law enforcement in Orange County, Los Angeles, San Bernardino and Riverside are also aware of this "special" date, and they're responding in kind with added DUI patrols.

At this time there is only one DUI checkpoint we are aware of.

Santa Ana DUI Checkpoint.

Friday, April 19
Santa Ana - Main Street, between First Street and Fourth Street
8 p.m. until 2 a.m.

Throughout Southern California police officers will be out looking for people DUI, DUI-Drugs, and under the influence.

If you know of any DUI checkpoints in Southern California this weekend please let us know on our Facebook page or on our Twitter, OCLegalHelp.

Santa Ana drug crimes attorney Michael L. Guisti explains that a DUI charge is something you must take very seriously, because a lot of people who receive a DUI for the first time think it's nothing more than a traffic ticket. Well, Guisti stresses, sadly they're wrong, because a DUI is a criminal offense that can result in jail time, and will be on your criminal record, which can make life difficult for you.

Now if you're under the influence of marijuana while driving, even if it's legal medical marijuana, you could be arrested and charged with DUI-Drugs, says Guisti.

Guisti explains that with DUI-Drugs, "drugs" means, under state law, "your physical or mental abilities are impaired to such a degree that you no longer have the ability to drive with the caution characteristic of a sober person of ordinary prudence under the same or similar circumstances".

To determine if you were DUID a Drug Recognition Evaluator from an Orange County law enforcement agency with special drug training is usually brought to in to assess a DUID suspect. Unlike a DUI test a DUID test usually takes place in a police station, explains Guisti.

With a DUI-Drug conviction you could have a drug crime on your record, says Guisti.

If you've been arrested for DUI, DUI-Drugs, marijuana, or any drug crime, please contact The Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti right away.

For over a decade the DUI specialists at The Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti have won very tough DUI and DUI related cases for our clients in the Orange County counts.

So please, contact us now.

Santa Ana, Orange County - A Santa Ana man has been sentenced to at least 46-months in a federal prison for his role in a federal crime following an undercover drug crimes sting operation by Santa Ana Police.

Police say they entered an audio store in Santa Ana where Hugo Perez worked, and that is where undercover agents asked where they could buy meth, and Perez sent them to a person who sold them the meth. For Perez's role he received $100, according to police.

Despite the small payment and no drugs changing hands from Perez to the undercover Santa Ana Police officer Perez was arrested and charged with federal drug crimes.

On the advice of his court appointed public defender, Perez pleaded guilty to the charge for a reduced sentence.

Orange County federal crimes attorney Michael L. Guisti explains that he has seen and dealt with many cases where somebody who might, or might not, just know something about where to obtain drugs gets caught up in the legal system in the worst way possible, and this case with Perez is a stunning example.

Basically for a $100 payoff this guy, Guisti explains, faced federal charges and is going to federal prison, and, Guisti goes on to explain, federal charges are very different from criminal charges at the Orange County courthouse.

Now had this been a drug crime situation on the Orange County court level, this guy probably would have faced probation, or possibly, depending on what transpired, been able to enter drug treatment under PC 1000 or Proposition 36 and not have had a drug charge on his record, Guisti explains.

His sentence urgently points out the need to explain why you should hire a private defense attorney. Now, Guisti stresses, they're a lot of excellent and outstanding public defenders, but the problem is they're so overworked that they don't always have the time to give to your case. Especially when you're facing federal charges it's so important to have a private Orange County criminal defense attorney who will give your case all the attention it needs to ensure fairness and that you get the best possible outcome, explains Guisti.

Sometimes when a family member is in major trouble it's important to have everybody come together and help out the family member, and sometimes that means getting a private defense attorney, says Guisti.

To be fair, in this federal drug crimes case it's certainly possible Perez could of received a more severe punishment had he had a private attorney, says Guisti. Yet studies have shown having a private Orange County criminal lawyer does reduce punishment, says Guisti.

If you've been arrested for a drug crime, federal crime, or any crime, it's urgent that you call The Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti right away at, 888-478-8999, because TIME IS NOT ON YOUR SIDE!

For over a decade The Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti have won several cases at the federal courthouse in Santa Ana, along with winning hundreds of cases in the Orange County courthouse of, Newport Beach, Fullerton, Westminster and Santa Ana.

So please, call us now, 888-478-8999!

Irvine, Orange County - An Anaheim man was arrested for gun crimes and drug charges in Irvine on Friday.

Following a three month in investigation police say Anthony Risberg, 37, was arrested on suspicion of drug sales and illegal weapon possession.

Police received a tip that the suspect was selling illegal drugs in Irvine, and after being pulled over by Irvine Police investigators found 150 Oxycodone pills, two loaded handguns and two loaded magazines for another weapon.

A later search at the suspect's home in Anaheim turned up additional weapons, including a firearm that had been converted into an assault rifle.

Irvine criminal attorney Michael L. Guisti explains that the suspect is going to need a very good criminal defense, because they're several potential charges this suspect could face, including several firearms crime and several drug crimes.

Guisti, who is an experienced Orange County gun crime defense attorney with profound knowledge of gun and firearms crimes, explains that simply possessing an unlicensed firearm is an automatic felony, and having an unlicensed assault weapon is also an automatic felony. As well, simply having a magazine for a pistol that can hold more than ten rounds is a felony, stresses Guisti.

Also, Guisti further stresses, California has complex firearm laws. If this suspect in Irvine wasn't suppose to be possessing a gun, because maybe he has a mental issue, or if he is maybe a registered sex offender, he could face further charges. This is why it's so important to contact a professional Orange County gun crimes attorney, because a lot of people arrested on gun crime charges are surprised to learn of addition charges against them.

As for the Irvine drug crime charges, Guisti explains that the crime of drug sales is actually a very complex crime to prove, and that is why it's very important to contact an Orange County drug crimes attorney to make sure the cops really did prove you committed a drug sales crime.

Guisti explains that proving you had the intent to sell the drugs is very difficult, because unless there is a confession most drug sales crimes rely solely on circumstantial evidence. For the police to simply say you had a large quantity drugs, more than the "average" drug user would take, doesn't prove you were selling drugs.

The crime of drug possession doesn't simply mean you had drugs in your hands or in your pocket, but rather, Guisti explains, it means either you had the drugs directly on you, or you had in them in area where you would likely have control, like your car or house, or, maybe somebody else has drugs on them, keeps it at your house, and you knew about it, which is referred to as "joint" possession.

Gun crimes and drug crimes, like drug sales, are very serious crimes, and if you or a loved one have been arrested for one of these crimes it is SO IMPORTANT to contact the the drug crimes and firearm crimes legal experts at the Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti right away at, 888-478-8999!

These are VERY serious crimes, but the legal team at The Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti have for over a decade in the Orange County courts of Santa Ana, Fullerton, Newport Beach and Westminster won several serious gun and drug cases for our clients!

Why? Because we know the legal defenses that work to set you free, and so call us now, 888-478-8999!

Anaheim - SWAT team in Anaheim search a Motel for the drugs and several persons detained from the rooms while searching, this Thursday. The search begins from a month-long narcotics investigation.

Police began search at 7 a.m. at the Anaheim Lodge motel at 837 S. Beach Blvd., between Orange Avenue and Ball Road.

Yang Zhang, the owner of the motel said that the police search for three rooms and detained at least six people out of the rooms in this searching process.

The owner said that these kind of raids are highly recommended in Anaheim area because of the drugs problems.

Drug Crime in California is so serious and have stiff penalties attached to it. Possession of drugs beyond a certain amount can lead you to years of prison in county jail. Possession or sales of any controlled substance can be defined as a drugs crime.

Our Anaheim Drug Crime Attorney can help you better to reduce or erase your charges, or to get the best drug treatment program.

Our Orange County Drug Crime Lawyer deal with several type of drug crime cases such as:

• Drug Paraphernalia


• Drug Possession


• Drug Sales


• Drug Trafficking


• Federal Medical Marijuana


• Felony Marijuana


• Marijuana Possession for Personal Use - HSC 1135


• Marijuana Cultivation - HSC 11358


• Driving while in Possession of Marijuana - CVC 23222(b)


• Marijuana DUI - CVC 23152(a)

So if you or someone you know, face charges for drug crime , Call our experienced California Drug Defense Attorney to deal with your charges personally and to put your life on track.

Call Law Office of Michael Guisti at :714-530-9690
or Goto: www. topcalifornialawyer.com

Irvine - A married couple,both lawyers are accused of planting drugs intentionally to the president of the school in Irvine.

Attorney Kent Easter and his Wife Jill, both 38 were arrested this tuesday for alleged retaliation against the elementary school volunteer, who they said, mistreat their son.

The incident happened back in 2010, when the couple picked up their son from a day care program and found himself crying because PTA president Kelli Peters left him alone for about 20 minutes.

Kent Easter is accused of placing a bag of Vicodin, Percocet, marijuana, and a used marijuana pipe behind the driver's seat of her unlocked vehicle, on Feb 16.

Kent make a false phone call to the police and told the dispatcher that he is a concerned parent who had witnesses an erratic driver parked at the elementary school. But when the police investigates, they found Kent as a suspect.

Couple face charges for falsely report a crime, and felony for conspiracy to procure a false arrest. Each of them is being held on 20,000 bail.f convicted, they can face a maximum of three years in prison, said Orange County Drug Attorney Michel Guisti.

Although State of California has a tolerance for drugs up to some percentage, still the possession of drugs can results in years in County jail for drug offenses.

Out Irvine Drugs Offense Attorney can help you to fight for your charges against any kind of Drug case from simple possession of a single pill to the DUI drug offense which is normally called DUID.

To understand the law for possession of drugs and the violation of codes attached to it, its important to call Irvine Drug Crime Lawyer. So, if you or someone you know face charges for the possession of Drugs, Drug Sales or Marijuana sales call an experienced Orange County Drug Crime Attorney to fight for you.

Call: 714-530-9690
or Goto: www.topcalifornialawyer.com

Huntington Beach, Orange County - The ex-drummer of the rock band Korn was arrested this past Sunday morning in Huntington Beach for DUI-Drugs, DUID, after telling police he took a sleeping pill.

Reports say that David Silveria took the sleeping pill Saturday evening, because he suffers from insomnia.

Silveria and his wife opened up a sushi restaurant in downtown Huntington Beach in 2002 and later sold their share of the business, but records show the musician still maintains a residence in Huntington Beach.

People are always shocked, and usually find out the hard way, that you can be arrested for driving while under the influence of legal prescription medication, says Santa Ana DUI attorney Michael L. Guisti.

As far as the law is concerned the DUID is only concerned with how safely you drive your car regardless if you're under the influence of legal or illegal drugs, says Guisti.

Of course if you were DUID as the result of illegal drugs you will like face drug charges in addition to the DUID charge, and, Guisti goes on to say, for that matter if you took legal medication that wasn't prescribed to you it's very likely you face such drug charges.

Just like a DUI charge, a DUID charge requires a driver's license hearing at the Irvine DMV within ten days of your arrest, which a professional attorney can assist you with.

The thing with DUID is it mainly relies on the observation of the police officer and drug test results, explains Guisti, and that can make it difficult to prove there were any drugs in your system at the time of your arrest.

Typically a drug test confirms the officer's observation, but when a drug test comes back negative it's very difficult for the district attorney to press ahead with charges, because, Guisti explains, the DUID suspect could simply have been tired.

In this case the suspect admitted to taking the medication, which means even if the drug test results come back negative the DA will see it's on record he admitted to taking the medication, says Guisti.

Now what could work in his defense is how long ago he took the medication and at the time of his arrested the effects of the medications wouldn't have affected his driving abilities, explains Guisti.

The suspect probably thought he was doing the right thing by explaining to police why he was driving in a way that caught their attention, but, Guisti stresses, understand that you don't have to tell police you took anything if they pull you over for suspected DUID.

Had this suspect invoked his right to remain silent, and his drug test came back negative, it's very possible he wouldn't be facing any charges, says Guisti.

If you've been arrested for driving under the influence then you must call the Orange County DUID Attorney experts now at the Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti.

For over a decade we've won dozens of drug cases in the courts of Orange County, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside and San Diego.

So please, call us now.

Newport Beach, Orange County - In a move by the federal government that has upset owners of medical marijuana clinics the federal government has now threatened local government officials who implement medical marijuana laws could now face criminal charges.

Some cities, including Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach, Santa Ana and Newport Beach, have worked out deals allowing the legal medical marijuana operations in their cities to be taxed, which has been a windfall for local government.

This has also caused confusion and concern among those who can legally use medical marijuana with many patients worried that federal or local authorities will arrest them and they'll be charged with a federal drug crime or California marijuana crime, such as possession, marijuana sales, being under the influence or even use of drug paraphernalia.

It's important to understand and remember, says Santa Ana drug attorney Michael L. Guisti, that however unfair this may be California's medical marijuana law's is in major contrast with the federal government's view of medical marijuana, which still classifies marijuana as a Schedule I drug, which means that the federal government views marijuana as highly addictive and has no medical value.

The rule of thumb, says Guisti, federal laws typically trumps local law.

The issue at hand, explains Guisti, is the Obama Administration noted they would take a hand offs approach to medical marijuana, but then beginning in late 2011 that abruptly changed with the raid of several San Diego area medical marijuana clinics and an announcement by the Justice Department saying they're cracking down on medical marijuana operations.

Just how much of a crackdown the Justice Department plans on California's medical marijuana clinics is unclear, but it is beginning to drive some operations "underground," which could be a problem for these places later on, says Guisti.

Just as well, Guisti goes on to say, for some cities that haven't been too welcoming in having medical marijuana operations in their city, like Lake Forest, those city officials are more than willing to work with the feds to close down medical marijuana operations in their city.

It's very important to note, stresses Guisti, unlike being arrested for a California marijuana charge, if arrested by the Justice Department you'll likely face federal criminal charges, and if convicted you could face several years in federal prison and up to a million dollars in fines.

If your medical marijuana clinic has come under investigation, or you fear it may be raided, it's very important to retain our Orange County federal marijuana attorney experts at the Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti.

For over a decade we have won very tough cases for our clients accused of federal drug charges in the federal courts of Santa Ana, Los Angeles, Riverside and San Diego.

We know this seems unfair and the rules keep changing, but if you're in trouble you need to call us right away so we can keep you out of prison.

Irvine, Orange County - The Federal government announced this week they're cracking down on both medical marijuana and commercial marijuana operations in California, which includes one Los Angeles commercial operation that was shipping marijuana to New York.

On Thursday federal prosecutors threatened to shut down medical marijuana dispensaries throughout California, warning landlords to stop sales within 45 days or face their property being seized and be charged with a federal crime. Federal prosecutors allege some medical marijuana operations in the state are operating as a commercial store-front model, which prosecutors say is illegal.

The news of this ramped up enforcement is bit of a surprise for advocates and store owners as the Obama Administration announced in 2009 that federal prosecutors would not target people or businesses using and dealing medical marijuana in states that allow it.

Irvine criminal attorney Michael L. Guisti says first off commercial selling of marijuana is illegal in California, and the federal prosecutors will have the burden of proof to show that various medical marijuana operations were just a cover for a commercial operation.

Guisti says federal law basically trumps state law, which is why the feds are allowed to crackdown on legal medical marijuana operations.

Also, Guisti goes on to say, since this is a federal crackdown those arrested and charged will face their charges in federal court, which have very different rules and procedures from county courts.

For one thing, how you're charged with a federal crime is based on a point system, Guisti says, and once the "points" are "added up" a federal district judge imposes a mandatory minimum and/or maximum sentence based on the final "point value" given to your case.

The point base value is based on the seriousness of the alleged crime, and then points are added or subtracted depending on the circumstances such as the age of the victim, the amount of money involved, if any weapons were used, your criminal history, along with your social and economic stability, Guisti explains.

It's going to be an interesting couple months and it will be interesting how local Orange County police react to this crackdown on medical marijuana, Guisti says. Even with all this going on if you legally possess marijuana you shouldn't have any problems with Orange County law enforcement since local law enforcement represents the state, and the state recognizes, until amended, that medical marijuana is legal, according to Guisti.

If you or your marijuana collective are facing criminal charges call our expert Orange County marijuana attorneys at the Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti at 714-530-9690. Our legal experts have over a decade of experience successfully defending our clients not just in Orange County court, but federal court.

If you're headed to Santa Ana this Friday evening, June 3, be advised of a DUI checkpoint in the area of 400 N. Fairview St., between First and Fifth streets between 8 p.m. and 1:30 a.m.

Irvine DUI defense attorney Michael L. Guisti wants you to know that when it comes to DUI checkpoints you have rights.

The number one question Irvine DUI defense attorney Guisti is asked, "If I see a DUI checkpoint can I just turn around?"

The answer is, yes!

According to attorney Guisti you have the legal right to drive away from a DUI checkpoint, as long as you don't violate any traffic laws and/or display signs you're DUI. The Supreme Court, Guisti goes on to say, ruled that police cannot just pull you over based on a "gut feeling," but they need to have reasonable suspension, and simply turning away from a DUI checkpoint doesn't constitute reasonable suspension.

That said, Irvine DUI defense attorney Guisti continues, many people turning away from a DUI checkpoint often make the mistake of making a sudden U-turn crossing the double yellow line, which is a traffic violation and now invites a traffic ticket.

Now even if you've turned away legally be advised if you have some minor issue with your car, like a taillight out, you can expect to be pulled over and questioned, according to attorney Guisti.

If you're facing some kind of DUI charge call the Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti right away at 714-530-9690.

Laguna Hills, Orange County - An Orange County doctor and a physician's assistant were arrested earlier this week after Orange County Sheriff deputies found them having sex and doing "large amounts" of cocaine in a Mercedes parked at the Saddleback Memorial Medical Center parking structure.

Alan O. Marcus, 61, and Amanda J. Aguirre, 29, were arrested on suspicion of being under the influence of a controlled substance, which, according to Orange County criminal defense attorney Michael L. Guisti, is a violation of California Health and Safety Code 11550.

According to one expert Newport Beach criminal defense attorney, though the two haven't been charged by the sheriff's department with having sex in public it's still possible they could face a violation of Penal Code 647(a) Lewd Conduct, which is when one or more people, "engages in lewd or dissolute conduct in any public place or in any place open to the public or exposed to public view."

However Orange County drug defense attorneys at Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti says chances are the pair won't face any lewd conduct charges, because many PC 647(a) cases get dismissed or charges are reduced to trespassing and/or disturbing the peace.

Nonetheless it's still possible the Orange County District Attorney could file lewd act charges along with being under the influence, and that is why it's always important to contact a criminal defense attorney right away so they can work with the DA to reduce charges before charges are formally filed, and investigate police to see if the followed proper procedure.

Orange County Defense attorney Michael L. Guisti says HSC 11550 is a misdemeanor and of this pair is convicted they face, up to five years of informal probation, 90 days to one year in Orange County jail, drug counseling, and possible community service.

If you're facing drug and/or lewd act charges call the Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti right away at 714-530-9690.

The Orange County Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti can help you to deal with such charges because our legal experts know the Orange County court system.

We'll handle your case in the best possible ways to reduce your criminal charges or even sometimes to dismiss your case. We will guide you through the legal process, represent you in and out of court, give you all best possible solutions for your case and will do everything possible to make this complicated time much easier for you.

Please, don't go at this alone. Give us a call so we can give you expert legal advice you deserve.

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.

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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.

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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.

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