by Denis Honeychurch | May 11, 2022 | Felonies, Three Strikes
I. What is a “Strike” and Why Are They Serious? Under California’s Three Strikes Law, an offender can face up to 25 Years to Life in the State Prison if he or she is convicted of more than two eligible offenses defined as “strikes”, which are included in...
by Denis Honeychurch | Jan 25, 2022 | Felonies, Firearms, Three Strikes
Enhancements: The Prosecution Tool to Maximize Potential Punishment Sentencing enhancements are allegations made by the District Attorney that attach to an underlying charge that increase, or “enhance”, punishment for that crime. There are conduct...
by Denis Honeychurch | Apr 27, 2021 | Felonies, Misdemeanors, Three Strikes
“Assault” charges are one of the most common types of alleged criminal violations. Most people would assume that in order for assault charges to be filed, you must have intended to strike or hurt someone. But, as the jury instructions and case law make clear, you...
by Denis Honeychurch | Jan 20, 2021 | Felonies, Firearms, Three Strikes
New Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascon has indicated that his office will no longer file sentencing enhancements when charging crimes against defendants, representing a major step forward toward ending the draconian sentencing laws that have filled California...
by Denis Honeychurch | Feb 9, 2018 | Domestic Violence, Drunk Driving, Felonies, Firearms, Juvenile, Misdemeanors, Three Strikes, Traffic Cases
Almost all states, as well as the Federal Government, have codified their criminal laws into statutes that one can refer to in text form. The Courts interpret the statutes and determine the intent of the Legislature, and, when the statutes are challenged as...
by Denis Honeychurch | Dec 19, 2017 | Felonies, Misdemeanors, Three Strikes
Bail is the means the Court uses to ensure a defendant shows up in Court. Basically, by setting a “price” for the defendant to be released from custody of the jail on bail, the defendant has something at stake – money – that can be lost if he...