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Los Angeles criminal defense attorney reviewing evidence in a felon-in-possession firearm case

Firearm Possession Charges Dismissed After Illegal Search Ruling in Inglewood

Gun Crimes /

Our client was stopped by Inglewood police and subsequently charged with felon in possession of a firearm under Penal Code section 29800(a)(1), a prior strike allegation under Penal Code section 1170.12, and resisting or delaying a peace officer under Penal Code section 148(a)(1). The prior-strike allegation meant our client faced significantly enhanced penalties if convicted, […]

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California Vehicle Code § 22348(b) VC – Driving Over 100mph on a Freeway

Traffic Violations /

Vehicle Code § 22348(b) VC – Driving Over 100 mph on a Freeway Under California Vehicle Code § 22348(b), it is unlawful to operate a vehicle in excess of 100 miles per hour on a freeway or highway. Unlike many speeding tickets that are simple infractions, this section imposes enhanced penalties, including heavy fines, points

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Illustration of strategies for how to get a drug trafficking charge dismissed, with legal support from Los Angeles drug crimes lawyer Arash Hashemi

Fighting Drug Trafficking Charges in California: How Dismissals Happen

Drug Crimes /

Can You Get a Drug Trafficking Charge Dismissed in California? Drug trafficking charges in California are high-stakes felonies that can carry years in prison, heavy fines, and long-term consequences for your future. While challenging, dismissals are possible when the defense suppresses key evidence, undermines “intent to sell,” or exposes flaws in how the case was

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California Vehicle Code § 21453(a) VC – Running a Red Light

DUI, Legal Resources /

Vehicle Code § 21453(a) VC – Running a Red Light Under California Vehicle Code § 21453(a), a driver facing a steady red signal must come to a complete stop at the limit line, or if none, before the near crosswalk, or if none, before entering the intersection, and remain stopped until a permissive indication appears.

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White Collar Crime Defense Strategies: How to Fight Fraud, Embezzlement, and More

Fraud, White Collar Crimes /

If you’ve been accused of fraud, embezzlement, or another white collar crime, you’re not just facing an arrest. In many cases, prosecutors have been investigating quietly for months — sometimes years — before you even know you’re a target. By the time charges are filed, the government often believes its case is airtight. That’s why

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Fighting a Constructive Possession of a Firearm Charge in California

Gun Crimes /

How to Beat a Constructive Possession of a Firearm Charge Facing a constructive possession of a firearm charge can feel overwhelming, especially if the gun wasn’t actually found on you. In California, prosecutors don’t need to prove you had a weapon in your hand to file charges. Instead, they often rely on the theory of

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How to Beat a Simple Possession Charge in Los Angeles – Defenses & Legal Strategies

Drug Crimes /

Can a Possession of a Controlled Substance Charge Be Dropped in California? Being arrested for simple drug possession can feel overwhelming, especially if this is your first time facing the criminal justice system. In California, even a small amount of a controlled substance can lead to criminal charges that put your freedom, career, and future

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California Penal Code 315 PC makes it a crime to keep or live in a house of prostitution

California Penal Code § 315 PC – Keeping or Residing in a House of Prostitution

Prostitution and Solicitation, Sex Crimes /

Under California Penal Code 315 PC , it is a misdemeanor to keep, manage, or willfully reside in what the law calls a “house of ill-fame” — essentially, any location used for prostitution or habitual lewd acts. This statute is aimed at both: Operators and managers of brothels or properties where prostitution takes place, and

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Lying in Wait Murder in California – Laws, Penalties & Defenses

Homicide /

In California, committing a killing while lying in wait makes it first-degree murder under Penal Code § 189. If prosecutors also allege and prove the lying-in-wait special circumstance under Penal Code § 190.2(a)(15)—which requires an intentional murder carried out while lying in wait—the sentence becomes life without the possibility of parole (LWOP) or death. California

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California Penal Code § 475 PC – Possession of Counterfeit Items

Fraud, White Collar Crimes /

California Penal Code 475 PC  makes it illegal to possess or receive a forged, altered, or counterfeit financial instrument when you know it isn’t genuine and intend to pass it as real. This includes checks, drafts, money orders, cashier’s checks, traveler’s checks, bank notes, and similar documents. You don’t have to actually use the item

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California Penal Code § 424 PC – Misappropriation of Public Funds

White Collar Crimes /

In California, being accused of misusing public funds is a serious matter — and it doesn’t just apply to politicians.Whether you’re a city employee, government contractor, or anyone entrusted with taxpayer money, even a small mistake can lead to felony charges, prison time, and a permanent ban from holding public office. Under California Penal Code

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