What is the 10-20-Life Law in California?

The 10-20-Life law refers to laws which allow judges to enhance your sentence in a felony case if it is found that you used a firearm during the course of committing that crime. You may also hear it referred to as the “use a gun and you’re done” law.  The numbers refer to the number…

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Carjacking Defenses in Los Angeles, CA

Carjacking has been in the news lately thanks to a Los Angeles landscaper who had their pick up truck stolen during a police chase. While most of these cases don’t generate as much news as the landscape case did, it’s still a very common occurrence in the city of Los Angeles.  If you’re being charged…

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How to Fight Breathalyzer Test Results in Los Angeles

Breathalyzer test results are one of the most common pieces of evidence used in a Los Angeles DWI case, but they aren’t foolproof. You might not be guilty, and a competent defense lawyer can often help you fight these test results.  One court even recently tossed every breath case in Washington state when four judges…

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Understanding Plea Bargains in Los Angeles

90% to 95% of cases are plea bargained in Los Angeles County. There are quite a few reasons for this, though one of them is that overburdened public defenders tend to push plea bargains through rather than taking cases all the way to trial.   Another reason is that prosecutors tend to try to coerce people…

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