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Month: January 2018

Appearance without client’s presence – Felony v. Misdemeanors

January 30, 2018
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| Categories: Domestic Violence, Drunk Driving, Felonies, Misdemeanors

Generally, a criminal defendant must be personally present in felony cases. Cal. Penal Code § 977(b). However, this general rule does not apply in most misdemeanor cases, and the defense attorney may appear on their client’s behalf. See Cal. Penal Code § 977(a) . A defendant who chooses not to personally appear pursuant to Section…

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Demystifying California Gun Laws – Concealed and Loaded Firearms

January 5, 2018
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| Categories: Felonies, Firearms, Misdemeanors

California gun laws are notoriously complex and difficult to distinguish, even for attorneys who handle firearms-related cases on a regular basis. One key area of confusion that comes up is the distinction between loaded firearms and concealed firearms. Below, we discuss relevant codes regarding these distinctions. Cal. Penal Code § 25400  – Concealed Weapons in…

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