Violent crime charges can result in life-changing penalties. Anyone facing criminal charges such as assault, battery, robbery, homicide, domestic violence, sex crimes, or weapons-related charges is looking at serious penalties including lengthy prison time. An Orange County violent crime conviction can result in jail or prison time, fines and restitution, the creation of a criminal record, loss of employment, and difficulty in getting a job or being able to provide for your family. Fighting these types of charges can be a complicated process.
There are a number of questions that must be asked when defending these types of serious charges. Did the defendant have the means, ability, and intention to commit the crime? Can it be proven beyond a reasonable doubt that the suspect was responsible for the crime? What are the motives behind the victim’s allegations? How strong is the defendant’s alibi? Did the defendant commit the alleged violent act in self-defense? Was the defendant under duress, under the influence of alcohol or otherwise mentally incapacitated? There are a number of factors that could affect how much jail time, fines, and other penalties will result from a violent crime conviction.
The reputed Irvine violent crime defense attorneys at the Law Offices of Jeremy Goldman have a long history of handling violent crime charges in Orange County. We provide free case evaluations at (800) 349-1619 to anyone who has been charged with committing a violent crime. Please contact us to find out how we can help you.
Police are trying tracking down a man who they believe took pictures or videos of a woman in the restroom of an Orange County college. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, a man took pictures of a woman in the restroom of the Humanities Building at Cypress College in Cypress. Officials have released a surveillance camera photo taken of a man leaving the building.
Under California Penal Code Section 647 (3)(A):, it is illegal for “any person who uses a concealed camcorder, motion picture camera, or photographic camera of any type, to secretly videotape, film, photograph, or record by electronic means, another, identifiable person who may be in a state of full or partial undress, for the purpose of viewing the body of, or the undergarments worn by, that other person, without the consent or knowledge of that other person, in the interior of a bedroom, bathroom, changing room, fitting room, dressing room, or tanning booth, or the interior of any other area in which that other person has a reasonable expectation of privacy, with the intent to invade the privacy of that other person.”
Individuals charged with a sex crime in Orange County, such as committing a lewd act, may face serious criminal penalties and substantial social and professional consequences. Anyone charged with these types of crimes would be well advised to protect their rights and reputation by contacting an experienced criminal defense attorney.
The skilled Orange County criminal defense attorneys at the Law Offices of Jeremy Goldman help defend the rights of those who are facing serious criminal charges. If you or a loved one has been charged with a crime in Orange County, please contact us at (800) 349-1619 for a free consultation.
A 55-year-old Irvine woman has been sentenced to time in federal prison after pleading guilty to orchestrating a two-year investment fraud scheme. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the woman, who was the owner of Aventine Investment Services and EMA Investment Properties, has been ordered to pay $2.5 million in restitution in addition to serving 41 months in federal prison. She pleaded guilty to one count of money laundering and one count of mail fraud. Officials said she misled investors regarding her education, mailed false earnings reports, and fabricated investments.
There are many types of fraud and all of them can have devastating social and professional implications. These are also known as white-collar crimes. Fraud often includes Ponzi schemes, overselling, real estate fraud, investment fraud, securities fraud, and churning. It is common for individuals facing these types of charges to struggle to find future work and to provide for their families.
Individuals being investigated for fraud are often notified of the ongoing investigation long before charges are filed. It is important that individuals being investigated in this manner contact an experienced criminal defense attorney to ensure that their legal rights are protected. Being proactive is the best way to have the case thrown out or the charges reduced.
Each case is different and anyone who is facing or is likely to face fraud charges would be well advised to contact an experienced defense attorney. A knowledgeable Irvine fraud defense lawyer at the Law Offices of Jeremy Goldman can provide skilled representation to those facing fraud and other white-collar crime charges. Please contact us at (800) 349-1619 to before discussing your case with the authorities.
Internet fraud, commonly referred to as cyber crime, covers a multitude of different acts involving fraudulent or illegal online activities. Internet fraud includes computer hacking, copyright theft, cyberstalking, obtaining confidential information, identity theft, computer data theft, or the spreading of a computer virus. Internet fraud may also involve online scams such as investment scams, work-at-home scams, financial aid schemes, and identity theft prevention scams. These types of crimes are serious and carry harsh punishments including incarceration and heavy fines. Anyone charged with Internet fraud in Orange County would be well advised to contact an experienced criminal defense attorney before discussing his or her case with the authorities.
Fighting Internet fraud requires attorney involvement right away. Individuals are commonly informed that they are under investigation for fraud before charges are filed. It is at this time that the suspect should speak with a skilled Orange County Internet fraud attorney. There are certain steps that can be taken early on to avoid an arrest or get the charges thrown out even before they are filed. A proactive approach is critical.
Ideally, a criminal defense attorney can stop the charges from being filed, but if that is not possible, he or she will begin to fight the charges or work toward settling the case. Each Internet fraud case is different, but a skilled attorney can help a defendant determine what type of defense is best suited for each situation.
The experienced Orange County Internet crime defense attorneys at the Law Offices of Jeremy Goldman have a proven track record of handling Internet fraud and other white-collar crime cases throughout Southern California. Please contact us at (800) 349-1619 for a no-cost consultation.
After two years of investigating a 2010 murder, officials in Orange County have arrested two teen boys in connection with the incident. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the fatal robbery occurred on west Third Street in Santa Ana during the early morning hours of October 2, 2010. Officials say two boys, aged 14 and 15, confronted a man leaving a downtown bar, demanded money, and shot him when he refused to give up his cell phone. The man died from his gunshot wound at a nearby hospital. The two boys, now aged 16 and 17, are being held at Juvenile Hall after officials obtained a “key piece” of information that led to their arrest. It is not clear what evidence linked the two boys to the fatal robbery.
The family of a juvenile facing a violent crime charge in Orange County would be well advised to contact an experienced attorney right away. It is important for a defense attorney to fight to keep the case in juvenile court and out of adult court. There are a number of factors that can cause a juvenile to face charges in adult court. Some of these factors include the juvenile’s criminal history, the nature and circumstances of the alleged crime, and the age of the defendant.
Juveniles involved in serious crimes such as robbery, burglary, and assault can face life-changing penalties regardless of their age. It is common for families to assume that their child will face a fair trial because of their age, but the truth is that judges often come down hard on individuals involved in violent acts.
The knowledgeable Santa Ana juvenile crime defense attorneys at the Law Offices of Jeremy Goldman have a long history of protecting the rights of juveniles in Orange County. We also have significant experience handling violent crime cases and high-profile cases in Orange County. If your child has been charged with a serious offense such as a violent crime, please call us at (800) 349-1619 for a no-cost consultation.
A 46-year-old woman who allegedly struck and injured three bicyclists in Seal Beach had a prior record of DUIs in both Orange and Riverside counties, The Orange County Register reports. The newspaper looked at court records in both counties and determined that the woman was arrested for DUI several times since 2003. Most recently, officials say she struck three cyclists on Pacific Coast Highway west of Anderson Road. She has been charged with felony DUI causing injury, failure to stop at the scene of an injury accident, and unlawful possession of a controlled substance. She has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
According to the California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs, between 1990 and 2007, the re-offense rate among DUI offenders decreased by 40.8 percent for first-time offenders and by 44 percent for second-time offenders. Among convicted DUI offenders in 2007, 73.6 percent were first-time offenders, 19.8 percent were second-time offenders, 4.9 percent were third-time offenders and 1.7 percent were fourth-time or subsequent offenders.
With each conviction of a DUI, the severity of your charges and penalties are likely to increase. For example, if the DUI collision kills someone, the prosecution could file murder charges if the driver is a repeat DUI offender. The stakes are extremely high in these cases.
If you are facing drunk driving charges in Orange County, the experienced Irvine DUI lawyers at the Law Offices of Jeremy Goldman can help aggressively defend those charges and protect your rights. Please contact us at (800) 349-1619 to discuss your case at absolutely no cost.
Police in Costa Mesa have arrested two men who they say were selling drugs outside a school. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the men were arrested after a resident reported seeing them near Newport Boulevard and 18th Street. Police have apparently been searching for the men since a caller reported that they tried to sell drugs to his daughter out of a red Volvo. The investigation is ongoing.
Possession of a controlled substance for sale is a serious crime in California. Under California Health and Safety Code Section 11351, it is a felony offense to possess any narcotic or controlled substance for distribution or sale. Defendants may face additional charges if they attempt to sell or sell the drugs to minors or in a school zone. If convicted of a drug sales charge in Orange County, defendants could face up to four years in prison. It is also important to remember that many of the controlled substances are additionally named on the federal controlled substances list, which means that a defendant could face state and federal drug charges.
The consequences of a drug crime conviction can be extremely severe. Some of the most common consequences include prison time, hefty fines, and a mark on your criminal record. Some drug crimes may also qualify as a “strike” under California’s Three Strikes Law. If you have been accused of possession or sale of drugs in Orange County, the skilled Costa Mesa drug crime defense lawyers at the Law Offices of Jeremy Goldman can help protect your rights. Please contact us at (800) 349-1619 for a free, comprehensive and confidential consultation.
The number of bank robberies in the seven-county region including Orange County has fallen considerably this last year, according to statistics released by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The Orange County Register reports that there was a combined total of 287 bank robberies last year from Orange, Ventura, Riverside, San Bernardino, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo counties. Compare that to 1992, a year in which bank heists hit their peak. That year, there were more than 2,600 reported bank robberies.
What caused this downswing? FBI officials say increased partnerships between federal and local law enforcement officials, media coverage of these violent crimes, and improved surveillance technology are just some of the factors that have deterred bank robbers over the last decade or so. Specifically, surveillance camera images these days are not only much clearer, but they can be instantaneously transmitted to other agencies, making it easier for them to work together to apprehend the suspects.
Any type of robbery is considered a violent crime in Orange County under California law because the victim is present and the element of physical threat or intimidation is present. According to California Penal Code Section 211, “Robbery is the felonious taking of personal property in the possession of another, from his person or immediate presence, and against his will, accomplished by means of force or fear.” It is a federal crime to rob a bank because all banks come under the purview of the federal government.
The consequences of being convicted of bank robbery can be extremely severe, including lengthy prison time, significant crimes, and a permanent criminal record. Officials often count on surveillance videos to catch bank robbers, which increases the possibility of apprehending the wrong person. If you or a loved one has been accused of robbery or other violent crimes, please contact the Orange County robbery attorneys at the Law Offices of Jeremy Goldman to get more information about building your defense. Call us at (800) 349-1619 for a free, comprehensive, and confidential consultation.
A 28-year-old Anaheim woman was recently arrested on suspicion of stealing an Irvine woman’s credit card and using it to buy designer handbags. According to a news report in The Daily Pilot, the woman has been booked on suspicion of identity theft and grand theft, as well as unauthorized use of a credit card. Police arrested her when they found her waiting outside an Irvine woman’s home, allegedly waiting to receive an item she had illegally ordered online. Officials say the victim only found out about the credit card fraud when her credit card company called and informed her that a purchase for a $2,700 Louis Vuitton bag was rejected. Officials believe the woman had stolen credit cards from others and used them to purchase designer handbags and shoes.
According to California Penal Code Section 530 (d), “Every person who, with the intent to defraud, acquires, transfers, or retains possession of the personal identifying information, as defined in subdivision (b), of another person is guilty of a public offense, and upon conviction therefore, shall be punished by imprisonment in a county jail not to exceed one year, or a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000), or by both that imprisonment and fine.” The charges and penalties may increase depending on the number of alleged victims and the value of the items purchased fraudulently using someone else’s identity.
Investigating identity theft crimes can be complex and involve multiple parties. If you or a loved one has been accused of fraud, identity theft, computer fraud, or credit card theft, the experienced Irvine identity theft defense attorneys at the Law Offices of Jeremy Goldman may be able to help you. Please contact us at (800) 349-1619 to discuss your case at absolutely no cost.
The Buena Park Police Department will hold a DUI checkpoint on Super Bowl Sunday from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. Monday at 6640 Beach Blvd. right in front of City Hall. According to OC Weekly, other law enforcement agencies in Orange County are also planning to step up DUI enforcement for the big weekend with saturation patrols and special task forces. Almost all of these operations are funded by the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), which has launched a national campaign to curb drunk driving on Super Bowl Sunday.
The Orange County Sheriff’s Department has issued a number of tips to help football fans have a safe holiday. First, if you plan on drinking, designate your sober driver before the party begins. Leave your car keys at home if you plan to drink. Add numbers for local cab companies to your cell phone, so they are readily available to you. Pace yourself and avoid drinking too much alcohol too fast.
Driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs is illegal under California law. DUI charges could become elevated if the incident involves injuries or fatalities. The consequences of a DUI conviction are severe in Orange County. Penalties include possible jail time, fines, court fees, going through a mandatory alcohol rehabilitation program, and the installation of an ignition interlock device. Those convicted of a DUI will also be looking at insurance rate hikes.
The best way to avoid a DUI this Super Bowl weekend is to not drink and drive. However, the increase in saturation patrols and checkpoints also increase the chances of wrongful arrests. If you have been charged with a DUI in Orange County, the skilled Orange County drunk driving defense lawyers at the Law Offices of Jeremy Goldman can help protect your rights. Please contact us at (800) 349-1619 for a free, comprehensive, and confidential consultation.
