Orange County Criminal Lawyer Blog

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.

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!

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!

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

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

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

The Orange County drug crime defense attorney confirms that possession of marijuana for sale can be defined in the California Health and Safety code 11360 which states that every person who transports, imports into this state, sells, furnishes, administers, or gives away, or offers to transport, import into this state, sell, furnish, administer, or give away, or attempts to import into this state or transport any marijuana shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for up to four years.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Laguna Niguel, Orange County - Orange County criminal Defense attorney Michael Guisti recently spoke about California drug crimes in an interview. The Orange County drug crime defense attorney said that many of the California drug crime charges came with more serious punishments than people expect. It is imperative that if a person is facing a drug crime charge that they retain a skilled Santa Ana drug crime defense attorney to help them defend their charge.

Earlier this month, Allan James Waters, 37 of Laguna Niguel, a former deputy sheriff, already facing drug charges including driving under the influence has been additionally charged with felony counts for allegedly obtaining prescription pills by providing false information and repeatedly switching doctors; driving under the influence causing bodily injury, two felony counts of selling a substance in lieu of cocaine, nine felony counts of obtaining a controlled substance by fraud, plus a sentencing enhancement for causing great bodily injury to an elder.

It began in March 2010 when Waters crashed his 2008 Mercedes-Benz into a Toyota crossing over the center median and into oncoming vehicles. The driver sustained minor injuries but his 78-year old passenger was transported to the hospital and sustained injuries to her back according to reports.

CHP arrived at the scene and charged Waters with DUI of prescription drugs Zolpidem and Hydrocodone.

Prosecutors allege that between March 2009 and March 2010, Waters went to eight different doctors to obtain prescription drugs by giving false stories in order to receive the drugs. When one doctor would stop or refuse to provide a prescription, Waters would go to another doctor according to the DA's office.

According to Criminal defense lawyer Michael Guisti, if convicted of all charges, Waters may face a possible sentence of 13 years and four months in state prison.

The Orange County drug crime attorney states that in California there are many different types of drug crime charges like 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).

The Newport Beach criminal attorney and Newport Beach drug crime lawyer explains that it is illegal to be under the influence of a controlled substance. This includes drugs like Opana, Oxycodone, Zolpidem, Hydrocodone, methamphetamines, cocaine and PCP, among others. If convicted of this charge a person can face up to one year in jail, may be ordered to go through a drug rehab program and may have to pay fines. An Orange County drug crime defense attorney that is familiar with drug crime charges can help a person whose facing these charges.

Moreover, Waters was charged for DUI. 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 with an injury or death is considered a "wobbler". Whether it is charged as a felony or a misdemeanor depends on two things:

1. What the circumstances are of the individual case
2. And whether you have had a DUI before and how long ago was it.

Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol with injury can be defined in the California Vehicle Code 23153(a). It states it is unlawful for any person, while under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or drug, or under the combined influence of any alcoholic beverage and drug, to drive a vehicle and concurrently do any act forbidden by law, or neglect any duty imposed by law in driving the vehicle, which act or neglect proximately causes bodily injury to any person other than the driver. If convicted of a felony a person could face fines, restitution, and prison sentences.

Many of the drug crime charges came with more serious punishments than people expect. It is imperative that if a person is facing a drug crime charge that they retain a skilled Santa Ana drug crime defense attorney to help them defend their charge.

How can a successful Orange County criminal defense attorney or a skilled Westminster drug crimes defense attorney help you when faced with a felony or misdemeanor?

At the Law Office of Michael Guisti, we have spent years representing our client that are being charged with a drug charge or possession of a controlled substance. In many of our clients cases that are facing misdemeanor or felony charges, our experienced Los Angeles criminal defense attorney has been able to get the charges reduced and even dismissed. We have helped 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 like assault, battery, domestic violence, robbery, grand theft auto, 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 their appeal and Habeas Corpus cases. Call our office toll free today at 1-888-478-8999 or visit our website at www.topcaliofornialawyer.com to learn more about our Orange County criminal defense attorney. You'll be glad you did.

Laguna Beach , Orange County - California criminal lawyer and Orange County drug crime defense attorney at Law Offices of Michael Guisti have seen increases in drug trafficking cases as the economy has been slow to recover. Ecstasy possession and trafficking have become more common with the increase in the drugs popularity. The Newport Beach drug crime attorney and Irvine criminal attorney recently commented on a drug cases reported on the news.

Gee Kim, 21, of La Palma and Dennis Oh, 21, of Anaheim were arrested late last month in a drug bust for possession and intent to sell 5,000 Ecstasy pills to undercover investigators in a Cal State Fullerton parking lot. The estimated street value for the pills are $50,000.

According to the Orange County drug crime attorney and Santa Ana drug crime attorney that in California, Drug crimes are very serious crimes. It involves narcotics offenses such as drug possession, drug distribution, drug sales, drug manufacture, and controlled substances, such as MDMA, cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, meth, and marijuana.

Also the names of controlled substances including cocaine, heroin, meth, LSD, and MDMA or "ecstasy", and other prescription drugs.

The Huntington Beach drug crime attorney and Orange County drug defense attorney explains that if one is convicted of drug crimes in California, he could have very severe penalties. It can carry jail time or long term in state prison from 15 years to life, depending on the amount and the type of drug used and prior criminal records.

California drug crime are usually charged as California felony charges. For example, under California Health & Safety Code 11550: if a person is convicted of being under the Influence of a Controlled Substance, the punishment is at least 90 days of jail, it is also applied to someone who is intoxicated on narcotic, or if he doesn't have a lawfully issued prescription.

The Westminster criminal attorney further states that whatever the type of the drug crimes, whether it is a felony drug poccession or drug sales, it is all serious charges. If you or someone you know has been charged or arrested for drug related crimes, it is critical to seek the legal help from an experienced Orange County drug crime defense attorney.

Our Laguna Beach drug defense attorney and Santa Ana drug crime attorney will use their experience and knowledge to fight for your California drug crime charges. We will take every step the possible way to help you to minimize your charges or dismiss all your charges.

The Fullerton drug crime attorney also explains that under California law, possession of narcotics, recreational drugs or unauthorized prescription drugs is a serious crime in California. At Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti, our Newport Beach Drug Crime Defense attorneys have the experience, the skills and the knowledge in drug crime defense and have successfully represented hundreds of clients who have been charged with drug crimes in Orange County, Laguna Beach, Irvine, Newport Beach, Fullerton, Westminster, Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach, Garden Grove, Los Angeles, and other cities in Southern California.

If you or someone you love has been charged with a drug crime in Southern California, you need to contact an experienced Orange County drug crime defense attorney or Los Angeles criminal defense attorney at Law Offices of Michael Guisti immediately for a free consultation at 714-530-9690 or visit us at www.topcalifornialawyer.com. You'll be glad you did.

ewport Coast , Orange County - Last week, Dr. Nazar Al Bussam, 71, of Newport Coast was charged with conspiracy to distribute controlled substances. Dr. Bussam along with his employees. Rosemary Mendoza, 75, and James Park, 72, were all charged for the same offense.

Drug Enforcement Administration agents conducted a 2-year investigation into Dr. Bussam's practice and were contacted by several pharmacies informing them of his prescribing activity. Authorities indicate that Bussam wrote nearly 60,000 prescriptions that were used to obtain narcotics including OxyContin, Percocet, Percodan, Dilaudid, Vicodin, Norco , Lortab, Xanax, Suboxone, Subutex and Soma.

Doctors are prohibited from writing prescriptions without a legitimate medical purpose.
The idea is that physicians should not act like drug dealers and "divert" controlled substances to illegitimate uses. Law enforcement can come down hard in these cases. The Los Angeles District Attorney's Office recently convicted a doctor who was among the largest prescriber of certain medications in the country.

California Health & Safety Code Section 11153 hs talks about this issue. According to the statute, a doctor cannot issue a prescription 1) outside the usual course of the doctor's practice; 2) for a medical purpose that is not legitimate; and, 3) including to an addict outside of professional treatment.

Bassam and his employees can face up to 20 years in federal prison for committing these crimes. Additionally, Bassam may be placed on probation, serve and perform hundreds upon hundreds of hours of community service, pay restitution in the thousands to several health care insurance programs, and/or Bassam may have to surrender or forfeit his medical license as well as his DEA registration number, which allows him to issue prescriptions for controlled substances.

Bassam may have to close his office and no longer operate his business in Downey and Los Angeles county.

If you are a licensed doctor and being investigated by the medical board or by the DEA, you need a vigilant and aggressive attorney to tell you your rights and defend them appropriately.

If you're charged with a California felony, you need to consult with an experienced Orange County Criminal defense attorney immediately. A highly qualified attorney can help you avoid jail, minimize the penalties and achieve a favorable outcome in your case.

How can an experienced Orange County Criminal attorney can help you in White collar crime, fraud and professional license defense in Southern California ?

At Law Offices of Michael Guisti, Mr. Guisti is a renowned white collar criminal defense attorney who provide highly skilled defense representation to people who are charged with white collar crime or fraud or need professional license defense.

Our criminal defense attorneys have the knowledge and resources in both state and federal cases. Our Orange County criminal attorney and Los Angeles White Collar Crimes attorney have solid experiences defend successfully in the white collar crimes and professionals licensing defense for corporate executives, entrepreneurs,CPAs, CEOs, CFOs, doctors, lawyers and many people who have been arrested or under the state and federal criminal investigations.

If you or someone you love have been charged with white collar crime, fraud or felony grand theft, contact our vigilant and aggressive Orange County criminal defense 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.

Yorba Linda , Orange County - California criminal attorneys and Los Angeles criminal defense lawyers at Law offices of Michael Guisti have been interviewed to discuss about California criminal defense procedures regarding drug crime in Orange County and Los Angeles. The Newport Beach drug crime defense attorney also discussed about a drug crime recently reported on the news in the Orange County Register.

In the news, earlier this month, a multi-jurisdictional task-force including DEA, Sheriff's department, Bureau of Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and IRS conducted an intensive investigation targeting gang members called Red Door in San Gabriel Valley. The Red Door gang including Tony Tuan Dam of Huntington Beach and Jane Kim of Yorba Linda were arrested and charged on suspicion of being part of a criminal ring responsible for drug trafficking and arranging fake marriages.

Newport Beach drug crimes defense attorney Michael Guisti who has experience handling cases in California drugs crime cases 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 heavy fines.

The Orange County drug defense attorney and Los angeles drug crime attorney explained the California drug crime law on this case. He explains that drug poccession can be charged as a misdemeanor in California, but possession drug to sell is a felony and it carries jail time or prison time.

According to the Irvine drug crime attorney, in a grand jury indictment that charges defendants distributed Ecstacy, growing marijuana arranging fake marriages to American women so foreign nationals could obtain citizenship.

If you are being targeted or investigated by the local authorities, you need a vigilant and aggressive California defense attorney to tell you your rights and defend you appropriately.

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

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

Our Fullerton criminal defense attorney is renowned drug crime defense attorney who provides highly skilled defense representation to individuals who are charged with a crime or those who need California professional license defense or criminal appeals.

Our California criminal attorneys have the knowledge and resources in both state and federal cases. Our Westminster criminal attorney and Huntington beach criminal attorneys have solid experiences in successfully defending clients who have been arrested or under the state and federal criminal investigations.

If you or someone you love have been arrested or charged with drug crimes, fraud, dui, white collar crime, violent crimes or felony grand theft, contact our vigilant and aggressive 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.

Los Angeles, California - As a well-respected California criminal attorney and Los Angeles celebrity criminal defense attorney, Michael Guisti has always been asked for his legal opinions on some interesting news about crimes. As we aim to stay current with current events, this article caught the attention of our Orange County drug crime attorneys as it involved Paris Hilton.

Guilty...not guilty! Which is it? Alright, not guilty but Paris Hilton was convicted for cocaine possession in Las Vegas a couple of weeks ago. However, a conviction for a drug offense should not keep Paris from entering into another country for personal or business reasons? Right? Or, does it?

The Los Angeles criminal lawyer explains that in this instance, and because of Paris Hilton's status, the most recent and freshest crime committed by Ms. Hilton caused her to take a trip to Japan (more than 10 hours by air) only to be denied entry into the foreign country and return home. If that's not a slap in the face I don't know what is. As such, Paris canceled the rest of her trip to Malaysia and Indonesia.

Now, Paris Hilton, our beloved Hollywood and Los Angeles star committed no crime here. But there is a moral to this story. Commit a crime or disobey the law whether it be drug crimes, DIU/DWI, embezzlement, white collar, drug possession, sex crimes, murder, blue collar crime etc. and those crimes will have an altering effect on your life be it personal, business or vactation.

If you or someone you know has been arrested or charged with drug crimes, dui, violent crimes, felony or misdemeanor, it is imperative to hire the best California criminal lawyer for your rights and freedom.

California drug crime defense attorney was asked about possible punishment in California, as the punishment for cocaine possession alters from state to state, but what punishment would Hilton be looking at if she had been arrested in California?

According to the Los Angeles celebrity criminal defense attorney Michael Guisti, "Under California Health and Safety code 11350, cocaine is defined as a controlled substance. California law also recognizes the distinction between those who simply possess a controlled substance and those who are selling it.

The Los Angeles drug crime attorney further explains that the accused does not need to have used, sold or be under the influence of the controlled substance to be arrested for possession, to have been found with the drug is enough.

"Drug Possession is charged as a felony and can lead to up to 3 years in prison as well as a large fine." said the Los Angeles celebrity criminal attorney Michael Guisti, who represented many California high profile celebrity cases on drug crimes before.

How can an experienced California Drug crime defense attorney help you in a felony drug crime defense or drug poccession in California, Los Angeles or Orange County ?
If you or anyone you know is has been arrested for possession of drug, cocaine or any other controlled substance, it is important to consult an experienced California criminal attorney or Newport Beach drug poccession defense attorney to as soon as possible.

Our Orange County drug crime defense attorneys in the Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti are experts in controlled substance possession cases. We have represented numerous high profile cases in the drug crime defense. Our Los Angeles drug crime attorney and Orange County drug defense lawyer have been very successful in the past experience getting the results for our clients.

If you or someone you care has been accused of any California drug crimes, you need to contact our skilled California crimial lawyer immediately. Once hired, our Newport Beach drug crime attorney will be get on your case right way, investigate and negociate a deal before the case gets more complicated over time.

We will utilize every possible way to achieve the best result possible. Call us today at 714-530-9690 or toll free at 888-478-8999 for a free consultation with our skilled California criminal attorneys or California drug defense lawyer. You will be relieved when you know your case is handled by a most-trusted attorney.

Rowland Heights, Los Angeles - Earlier this month, authorities raided a doctor's office in Rowland Heights for improperly prescribing prescription drugs without properly assessing the patients needs. Unfortunately, Dr. Lisa Tseng's practice has been linked to several patient overdoses and suicide deaths in recent years.

Tseng whose fullname is Hsiu-Ying Tseng, 40, Doctor of Osteopathy, has not been charged with a crime and continues to practice medicine and prescribe medication. However, she and her practice are under investigation for allegedly prescribing narcotics including oxycodone without properly evaluating her patients needs.

The raid was part of a countywide task-force in an effort to pursue doctors who allegedly prescribe legal prescriptions in an illegal manner.

Now, if the local authorities and the Drug Enforcement Agency were to file charges against Dr. Tseng, having a felony on her record would have grave consequences and the charges would be serious.

Dr. Tseng may be charged and sentenced prison, placed on probation, serve and perform hundreds upon hundreds of hours of community service, pay restitution in the thousands to several health care insurance programs, and/or Dr. Tseng may have to surrender or forfeit her medical license as well as her DEA registration number, which allows her to issue prescriptions for controlled substances.

Ultimately, Dr. Tseng may have to close her office and no longer operate her business. In this story, these charges were not made against Dr. Tseng; however, in light of the investigation, there is potential.

If you are a licensed doctor and being investigated by the medical board or by the DEA, you need a vigilant and aggressive attorney to tell you your rights and defend them appropriately.

If you're charged with a California felony, you need to consult with an experienced Orange County Criminal defense attorney or Southern California Theft crime defense lawyer immediately. A highly qualified attorney can help you avoid jail, minimize the penalties and achieve favorable outcome of your case.

How an experienced Orange County Criminal attorney can help you in White collar crime, fraud and professional license defense in Southern California ?

At Law Offices of Michael Guisti, Mr. Guisti is a renowned white collar criminal defense attorney who provide highly skilled defense representation to people who are charged with white collar crime or fraud or need professional license defense.

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Los Angeles, California - A high profile Los Angeles drug crime attorney and an Orange County cocaine pocession attorney have been interviewed for legal opinion about the recent criminal news regarding the arrest of Paris Hilton for Cacaine pocccession.

In the news, the famous Los Angeles and Hollywood star Paris Hilton was arrested in Las Vegas for cocaine possession. Hilton's car was pulled over after officers believed that the smoke coming from the car was marijuana smoke. She was escorted to a nearby hotel so that officers could question both Hilton and her partner, who was in the car at the time. It was in the hotel that allegedly while Hilton took out a stick of lip balm a bag containing cocaine fell to the floor, directly in front of the officers.

California drug crime defense attorney was asked about possible punishment in California, as the punishment for cocaine possession alters from state to state, but what punishment would Hilton be looking at if she had been arrested in California?

According to the Los Angeles celebrity criminal defense attorney Michael Guisti, "Under California Health and Safety code 11350, cocaine is defined as a controlled substance. California law also recognizes the distinction between those who simply possess a controlled substance and those who are selling it. The accused does not need to have used, sold or be under the influence of the controlled substance to be arrested for possession, to have been found with the drug is enough. "Drug Possession is charged as a felony and can lead to up to 3 years in prison as well as a large fine." said the Los Angeles celebrity criminal attorney Michael Guisti, who represented many California high profile celebrity cases on drug crimes before.

How can an experienced California Drug crime defense attorney help you in a felony drug crime defense or drug poccession in California, Los Angeles or Orange County ?

If you or anyone you know is has been arrested for possession of drug, cocaine or any other controlled substance, it is important to consult an experienced California criminal attorney or Newport Beach drug poccession defense attorney to as soon as possible.

Our Orange County drug crime defense attorneys in the Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti are experts in controlled substance possession cases. We have represented numerous high profile cases in the drug crime defense. Our Los Angeles drug crime attorney and Orange County drug defense lawyer have been very successful in the past experience getting the results for our clients.

If you or someone you care has been accused of any drug crimes, you need to contact our skilled California crimial lawyer immediately. Once hired, our attorney will be get on your case right way, investigate and negociate a deal before the case gets more complicated over time. We will utilize every possible way to achieve the best result possible. Call us today at 714-530-9690 or toll free at 888-478-8999 for a free consultation with our skilled California criminal attorneys or California drug defense lawyer. You will be relieved when you know your case is handled by a most-trusted attorney.

An Orange County drug crime involved with sex crime today in the news caught the attention of our California criminal attorneys and Orange County drug crime defense attorney. This drug related crime involved with a Santa Ana man, Jerry Ayala, who was arrested today for the felony sodomy and manufacturing drugs with the intent to deliver or grow them at his home.

The victim, a 16-year-old boy, told a probation officer that he had been under child molestation by Ayala for months. According to the victim, Ayala would give drugs to teenagers to induce them into his bedroom and then sex assault them. Police discovered physical evidence in Ayala's home consistent with the victim's testimony.

In California, Sodomy is a sex crime and it defines as the contact of a person's penis with another's anus. Any slight penetration is sufficient to complete sodomy. Under California Penal Code Section 286 (b), engaging in sodomy with a person who is a minor under 16 years old is a felony crime in California and it is severely punished. Sodomy conducted by force, threat of bodily injury, when the victim is unconscious, incapable of resistance due to intoxication or any other means against the victim's will may be punished by imprisonment for a three to eight years. There are defenses available for sodomy, such as victim's consent, false allegation, or proof of defendant's reasonable belief that victim was an adult.

If you or anyone you know is accused for drug crimes, drug pocession, drug poccession to sell, sex crimes such as child molestation, child porn, sodomy, prostitution or any felony crimes, It is important to consult an experienced California criminal attorney or Orange County drug crime attorney or Orange County sex crimes lawyer as soon as possible. Our California drug crime defense attorneys and Orange county defense attorneys in the law offices of Michael L. Guisti will utilize every possible way to achieve the best possible result for you. Call us today at 714-530-9690 for a free consultation with our skilled California criminal defense attorneys and Newport Beach criminal attorneys.

LAGUNA BEACH, Orange County - Orange County Register today reports another Laguna Beach Drug crime which caught the attention of our Southern California criminal attorneys.

A Laguna Beach boy, and a Fountain Valley man, Lam Dinh Nguyen, were arrested on Wed for drug crimes involving drug sale, drug transportation and drug possession of the ecstasy pills by trying to sell thousands of "ecstasy" pills to undercover police officer. They were arrested by the undercover officers in Garden Grove in a meeting for the drug sale, according to Laguna Beach Police.

Laguna Beach Police also found a related drug crime case in Santa Ana for illegally cultivate marijuana. There is a rise on drug crimes involving possession of the drug and drug sale in Laguna Beach recently. A pound of marijuana has been confiscated by the Laguna Beach police.

In California, Drug crimes are very serious crimes. It involves narcotics offenses such as drug procession, drug distribution, drug sales, drug manufacture, and controlled substances, such as cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, meth, and marijuana.
Also the names of controlled substances including cocaine, heroin, meth, LSD, and MDMA or "ecstasy", and other prescription drugs.

If convicted, the penalties for the charges can be very severe. It can carry jail time or long term in state prison from 15 years to life, depending on the amount and the type of drug used and prior criminal records.

Most of the drug crime offenses are charged with california felony charges. For example, under California Health & Safety Code 11550: if a person is convicted of being under the Influence of a Controlled Substance, the punishment is a at least 90 days of jail, it is also applied to someone whi is intoxicated on narcotic, or if he doens't have a lawfully issued prescriptioneven.

Whatever the type of the drug crimes, whether it is a felony drug pocession or drug sales, it is all serious charges. If you or someone you know has been charged or arrested for drug related crimes, it is imperative to consult an experienced Orange County drug crime defense attorney. Our Laguna Beach drug defense attorney and Santa Ana drug crime attorney will use their experience and knowledge to fight for your drug crime charges. We will take every step the possible way to help you to minimize your charges or dismiss all your charges.

Under California law, possession of narcotics, recreational drugs or unauthorized prescription drugs is a serious crime in California. At Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti, our Newport Beach Drug Crime Defense attorneys have the experience, the skills and the knowledge in drug crime defense and have successfully represented hundreds of clients who have been charged with drug crimes in Orange County, Laguna Beach, Irvine, Newport Beach, Fullerton, Westminster, Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach, Garden Grove, Los Angeles, and other cities in Southern California.

If you or someone you love has been charged with a drug crime in Southern California, you need to contact an experienced Orange County drug crime defense attorney or Los Angeles criminal defense attorney at Law Offices of Michael Guisti immediately for a free consultation at 714-530-9690 or visit us at www.topcalifornialawyer.com