A federal grand jury charged Appellant Angel Camacho with one count of unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition by prior felon and one count of possession of a firearm with an obliterated serial number. Appellant filed a motion to suppress the firearm and ammunition evidence on the grounds that…
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Felony Conviction Reversed on Appeal
A federal grand jury charged Appellant Angel Camacho with one count of unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition by prior felon and one count of possession of a firearm with an obliterated serial number. Appellant filed a motion to suppress the firearm and ammunition evidence on the grounds that…
Possession of Cocaine Guilty Verdict Reversed By Supreme Court
A recent Supreme Court decision resulted in a guilty verdict being reversed citing that the defendant’s Fourth Amendment rights had been violated. As an Orange County Criminal Defense Attorney, protecting the rights under the United States Constitution, is paramount in the defense of my clients. This case is a good…
The Battered Woman’s Defense
In the case of People vs. Sheehan, Barbara Sheehan was recently found not guilty in the shooting death of her husband, which happened two and a half years earlier in their home. The Battered Woman’s Defense was offered as the defense to the second degree murder charge, stemming from years…
U.S. Supreme Court To Decide Whether The Use Of GPS Devices Vioates The Fourth Amendment
This November, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear argument in United States v. Jones, which looks at whether or not police who use GPS devices to track suspects, violates their Fourth Amendment right against unreasonable searches and seizures. As an Orange County California Criminal Defense Attorney, this case deals with…
Irvine Woman Charged With Vehicular Manslaughter
A 58 year old Irvine woman has been charged with Vehicular Manslaughter with Gross Negligence in Orange County Superior Court, after an accident she was involved in resulted in the death of a 77 year old woman. According to police reports, the woman was driving with “gross negligence” running a…
Orange County Man Charged With Domestic Violence
A La Habra man was arrested and charged with domestic violence battery, violating a restraining order, resisting and obstructing an officer and dissuading a witnesses from reporting a crime. According to reports, when officers responded to a 911 domestic violence call, the La Habra man refused to obey commands given…
La Habra Woman Facing Embezzlement Charges
A 55-year-old La Habra woman has been arrested and charged with 103 Counts of “Embezzlement”. Specifically, the charges filed by the Orange County District Attorney are: (1) Acts Constituting Forgery, 470(d)PC; Making False Entries in Records or Returns, 471PC and Grand Theft, 487(a)PC. Included are the following Sentencing “Enhancements”: (1)…
Brandishing A Weapon Or Firearm Laws In Orange County California
Brandishing a weapon or firearm, Penal Code 417 PC, is just one of California gun laws. Drawing, exhibiting or using a firearm or deadly weapon in an angry or threatining manner, is prohibited. This is commonly referred to as “brandishing” a weapon. A conviction of this subjects you to a…
Santa Ana Man Accused of Indecent Exposure
A 20 year old Santa Ana man is facing a maximum of 3 years and six months in custody after being arrested and charged with 1 count of Felony attempted sexual battery, four misdemeanor counts of indecent exposure and three misdemeanor counts of child annoyance. If convicted, he must also…