Leah Legal Criminal Defense Information

09
Sep 2021

Can Felony Cases Be Expunged in California

Under California law, offenses fall under three main categories. Felonies, misdemeanor, and infractions. A felony is an offense punishable with imprisonment in the state prison, death, or any other punishment imposed by the law. A felony offense could also be punishable by...

16
Jul 2021

Factors that Make a Drug Crime a Felony

Under California law, a drug crime can be charged as a misdemeanor or felony, depending on the circumstances of the case. The prosecutor considers several factors when determining whether to charge a drug crime as a felony or misdemeanor. A felony conviction is likely to lead...

16
Jul 2021

What Makes a Theft Crime a Felony

California categorizes different kinds of theft crimes based on severity, while the criminal statutes punish these crimes based on whether the offense is a felony or misdemeanor. For felonies, the prosecutor’s decision is dependent on the property or services’ value and the...

16
Jun 2021

Do all Criminal Cases go to Trial?

Surprisingly, not all criminal cases reach trial. Prosecutors might decide to dismiss some charges, especially when there is no or inadequate evidence to prosecute you. At times, the prosecution might decide to refrain from filing a charge at the preliminary hearing Some...

16
Jun 2021

How to Know if there is a Warrant For Your Arrest?

The worry of not knowing whether there is a warrant for your arrest can be crippling, especially because being in police custody may lead to your detention. Most people who suspect that they may soon face arrest would want to know whether law enforcement officers are after...

31
May 2021

What to Look for In a Defense Attorney

It is cumbersome and complicated to navigate the California criminal justice system, especially when you are accused of committing a crime. If you don’t have law knowledge, you may not know the steps you need to represent yourself in court. Seeking legal guidance is a crucial...

24
May 2021

What to Do When You Are Pulled Over for a DUI

As you know, law enforcement officers are strict on cases related to driving under the influence (DUI) because it is the leading cause of most fatal road accidents. Therefore, when law enforcement officers point out your car to pull over at a DUI checkpoint, you should know...

15
Apr 2021

Selecting an Answering Service For Your Criminal Defense Office

Your criminal defense staff may be overwhelmed by answering all the incoming calls and, at the same time, attending to existing client's legal matters. Additionally, you are scared of increasing the firm's expenditures by hiring extra staff members to help your current staff....