by Denis Honeychurch | Jan 30, 2018 | 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)...
by Denis Honeychurch | Jan 5, 2018 | 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...