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.
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has recently released new data showing that crimes in Orange County as a whole fell during the first half of 2011, continuing a trend seen over the last several years. Orange County violent crime saw the biggest decrease, as was the case with the United States as a whole, and saw a small dip in the amount of property crime.
Among the cities with the largest drops in crime were Santa Ana, Garden Grove, and Orange, which all saw drops in violent crime ranging from 10 to 34 percent, including robbery, rape, murder, and assault. Irvine continued to have the lowest per capita rate for violent crimes of all cities in the U.S. with a population greater than 100,000, and it was recently named sixth on a list of the country’s safest cities for 2011, although the list is not affiliated with the FBI. However, Irvine had a 25 percent property crime increase in the first half of 2011.
On the other side, Anaheim was the only city in Orange County to see an increase in both property and violent crime during the first half of 2011. According to the FBI, the United States has seen a nine percent decrease in property crime since 2006 and a 13 percent decrease in violent crime since 2001.
All forms of crimes in California are met with serious and potentially life-altering consequences if a defendant is found guilty. The Santa Ana criminal defense attorneys at the Law Offices of Jeremy N. Goldman can represent you in court if you are facing criminal charges in Southern California. For more information on how our law team can use their years of experience to defend you against harsh criminal charges, call our offices today at (800) 349-1619.
The Orange County Sheriff’s Department took a man suspected of stabbing his father into custody in the afternoon on Black Friday, November 25, according to The OC Register. The stabbing occurred that morning at a Stanton home on Lampson Avenue. The victim, who was in his late 50s, suffered a stab wound and was transported to a hospital after being allegedly stabbed by his 22-year-old son, who then left the scene in a white Dodge pickup truck. Motive has not yet been determined.
Orange County investigators, with help from Fullerton police, searched a vehicle leaving a Fullerton relative’s home in the early afternoon, but no one was taken into custody at that time. Not long after, police reported an Anaheim hit-and-run crash involving a pickup truck matching the description of the one driven by the son. The hit-and-run pickup collided with a parked car near Del Monte and Westchester. The pickup’s driver and stabbing suspect was found walking along West Cabot Drive. He was taken into custody by Anaheim police, who later turned him over to the Orange County Sheriff’s Department.
Being accused of a violent crime can be overwhelming, but it is important in such a situation to stay calm and not say anything until you have legal representation. If you have been charged with a violent crime in California, the experienced violent crime defense lawyer in Orange County, Jeremy N. Goldman, can help protect your legal rights. To find out more about obtaining the best possible outcome in your case, call Mr. Goldman today at (800) 349-1619 for a consultation.
According to the Los Angeles Times, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has released the 2010 crime rate report. Based on the FBI crime statistics, an estimated 10.3 million crimes were reported in 2010. Of these, 1.2 million were violent crimes such as murder, robbery and aggravated assault, and 9 million were property crimes such as burglary, vehicle theft, and larceny.
Although these numbers seem high, both violent crime and property crime rates have in fact declined from previous years. There was a decrease of 6 percent from the 2009 violent crime rate, making 2010 the fourth consecutive year of violent crime decline. Property crime dropped as well, though not as drastically, with a 2.7 percent decrease from 2009, making 2010 its eighth consecutive year of decline. Other statistics conclude that aggravated assault was the most common violent crime in 2010 and that larceny-theft was the most common property crime. A total of 13.1 million arrests were made (excluding traffic violations) for crimes in 2010.
In Orange County, there were 187 violent crimes in 2010. As with the national statistics, aggravated assault was the most common violent crime. In addition, Orange County had a total of 1,275 property crimes, the most common being larceny-theft.
Being convicted of a violent crime in Orange County can carry exceedingly harsh penalties. Therefore, if you are facing charges for a violent crime, it is imperative that you retain the services of an aggressive criminal defense attorney. The experienced violent crime defense attorneys in Orange County at The Law Offices of Jeremy N. Goldman can ensure that your legal rights are protected. Contact us today at 1-800-349-1619 for a consultation.
Rapper Notorious BIG’s wrongful death case against the city of Los Angeles was dismissed Wednesday, April 21, 2010 after lawyers from both sides agreed that the case could be re-opened, or re-filed, later.
The case had been filed in 2003, alleging wrongful death in a fatal shooting that occurred in March 1997 minutes after the 24-year-old rap star left a Los Angeles party, according to AVVO. Judges deemed the case a mistrial in that LA police had withheld incriminating documents, including statements from a prison informant that linked two police officers to the killing. As a result, the city of LA was ordered to pay over one million dollars to the family of the deceased.
The dismissal of the trial is said to allow investigators to make the necessary arrests over the death without being held liable. The criminal investigation is still ongoing, preventing the plaintiffs from accessing some records circling the case. The claim would most likely be re-filed in two to three years, depending on the investigation.
Cases involving violent offenses are some of the most complex. A person convicted of an Orange County violent crime may face serious and life-changing penalties, some of which may include steep fines, years in prison, societal scorn, loss of employment, and much more. Whether you have been accused of a weapons crime, homicide, robbery, assault and battery, domestic violence, or assault with a deadly weapon, seeking legal counsel from a Southern California defense lawyer may be in your best interest. At the Law Offices of Jeremy N. Goldman, we understand how high the stakes are against you, which is why we will aggressively work to defend your rights and help you achieve a successful case outcome. Call skilled Orange County violent crime defense attorney Jeremy N. Goldman today at 949-622-5417for a free and confidential consultation.
The L.A. Times reported recently that the case of a USC student who was shot in 1994 may be reopened – as a homicide investigation.
Fifteen years ago, the student, who was 27 at the time, was injured by a bullet fired from a stolen handgun. The bullet severed her spinal cord, leaving her permanently paralyzed. At the time of the shooting, she was sitting in a car with her friend, who suffered a gunshot wound to the leg.
In January 2010, the student passed away. At the autopsy, her death was listed as a “homicide.” The coroner believes her death may have been caused by complications related to her paralysis and/or the original gunshot wound.
The shooter, who was 14-years-old at the time of the incident, has already served his sentence for attempted murder in this case in a juvenile detention facility. The Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department is waiting for a final report from the coroner on whether the student’s death was related to the shooting. Meanwhile, the Sheriff’s Department is reviewing the case, trying to decide whether a homicide charge is allowed in this case and, if so, whether that charge should be filed.
When facing the complicated maze of homicide or violent crime laws, nothing is more important than having an experienced Orange County violent crime defense attorney who will fight for you. If you have been accused of attempted murder, murder, or manslaughter, do not speak to anyone about the case until you have contacted a skilled Irvine criminal defense lawyer. The attorneys at the Law Offices of Jeremy N. Goldman will stay by your side and fight for a positive outcome. Call Jeremy N. Goldman today at (949) 622-5417 to schedule a free consultation or visit www.jeremygoldmanlaw.com for additional information.
Source:http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-law-student-shooting26-2010mar26,0,1559219.story
The L.A. Times recently reported that a serial killer had been convicted for five murders committed in the 1970s. The convicted man, a former photographer and onetime contestant on “The Dating Game,” chose to proceed without criminal defense counsel. He represented himself in a trial that began in January 2010. The jury convicted him of the murder of five different women. At his sentencing, the jury sentenced him to death for the killings despite his request that they sentence him to life in prison without parole.
The man had been convicted of one of the murders, the death of a twelve-year-old girl last seen riding her bike to ballet class in June 1979, on two previous occasions. Misconduct on the part of the prosecution and the judge in each of the previous cases lead to those sentences being overturned. He had also been charged with the murder of a second victim in 1980, but the district attorney was forced to drop the charges after it learned a key witness had committed perjury.
Criminal trials always carry a risk of mistakes, confused or lying witnesses, or misconduct. An experienced criminal defense attorney is a necessity in a criminal trial. Such an attorney will fight vigorously to protect the rights of the defendant against pitfalls like coerced confessions, improper evidence, lying or biased witnesses, or misconduct by the prosecution. An experienced Santa Ana criminal defense attorney will fight to ensure you receive a fair trial in which your rights are respected.
If you have been accused of murder or manslaughter, call a skilled Orange County murder defense lawyer by contacting the Law Offices of Jeremy N. Goldman. We will stand beside you throughout the legal process, fighting to defend your rights and working hard to achieve a positive outcome in your case. Call Jeremy N. Goldman today at (949) 622-5417 to schedule a free and confidential consultation or visit www.jeremygoldmanlaw.com for more information.
Source:http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2010/03/serial-killer-rodney-alcala-sentenced-to-death-.html#more
A Thai woman from Petaluma was allegedly murdered by her husband. The 36-year-old woman was found with a gunshot wound under her right eye with no other injuries present. The cause of death is pending a toxicology report. The man had called Petaluma police shortly after the murder and said he had shot his wife. Police arrested him without incident; and he is being held in Sonoma County jail under no bail.
The couple apparently had a history of domestic violence disputes. In one alleged argument, the husband had come home drunk, pushed his wife down the stairs, broke a sink and then proceeded with threats of suicide if she left him. The woman’s friends and coworkers encouraged her to notify the police about her husband’s irrational behavior, but she was hesitant because of her shyness towards speaking English.
The husband is being charged with first-degree murder with weapons enhancements and possession of an illegal assault weapon, an SKS rifle with detachable magazine. He pleaded not-guilty last Wednesday in a Sonoma County Superior Court and awaits trial scheduled for February 4. If convicted, the man faces 50 years to life in prison.
Today, nearly half of all late night calls to police are because of domestic violence disputes. In 1980, a study done by Straus & Steinmetz reported that nearly one in 25 families in the U.S. experience severe domestic violence that leads to serious injuries or death.
Being accused of domestic abuse can also be devastating, especially when stories are twisted with important facts forgotten. If you’ve been accused of domestic abuse in southern California, you may want to speak with an experienced Garden Grove domestic violence attorney at the Law Offices of Jeremy N. Goldman. We can help you clear your name and build a strong defense. Call today at (714) 953-5144 for a comprehensive consultation.
A 44-year-old man who has spent almost 26 years in prison will soon be set free. He has pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter for the 1984 murder of his older male roommate. The man was convicted and sentenced to 17-years-to-life for second-degree murder. An Orange County Superior Court judge granted the convict a new trial under the pretext that the man should be allowed to submit evidence of “intimate partner battering” as a partial defense to the murder charge.
Prosecutors decided against a retrial and, instead, offered the man a plea bargain to voluntary manslaughter that allots for 13 years in prison. The man accepted the conditions and will soon be released since he has already served his time. After pleading guilty, the convict apologized for the crime.
During the original trial in 1984, the man, 18-years-old at the time, claimed his actions were a result of self-defense even though the victim was stabbed more than 30 times with a steak knife and wood chisel. He alleged that the victim had threatened him with a knife and wanted to sodomize him.
New laws indicate that defense attorneys are allowed to contest murder charges on the grounds of a psychological toll inflicted by the victim on his killer. If you have been accused of murder or manslaughter, do not speak to anyone about the crime before consulting a skilled Orange County homicide defense lawyer. The attorneys at the Law Offices of Jeremy N. Goldman have experience with jury trials, having settled several high profile homicide cases. Call (949) 622-5417 for a confidential consultation.
Source:http://www.ocregister.com/news/vangsness-227645-mcnaughton-trial.html
A 79-year-old Vietnamese American man has announced that he is a victim of a “horrible injustice.” In October, he had been cited for driving 52 mph in a 35 mph zone when he became agitated and punched and kicked the police officer twice in the chest, shoulder and groin.
The officer took the 79-year-old man to the ground and handcuffed him, leaving minor abrasions on his wrists and face. Shortly after, the man was taken to a nearby hospital for the injuries. The report also indicated that the usual procedure for assaulting a police officer is to book the assailant in Orange County jail; however, police released the man from the hospital with just a citation because of his age.
The man maintains that he did not attempt to assault the officer and feels that his civil rights have been obstructed, requesting police to conduct an internal investigation and file a federal civil rights complaint. The defense claims that the incident occurred largely because of cultural differences.
According to the defendant’s family, the man was attempting to show respect to the officers by standing up. He refused to sign the citation because in Vietnam, signing papers indicates a guilty plea. The Orange County District Attorney has charged the elderly man with one count of each misdemeanor battery and assault.
A conviction of assault or battery can have negative and lasting effects on a person’s record. It could prevent employment and affect your relationships with others. If you have been charged with assault and battery in Orange County, contact the Law Offices of Jeremy N. Goldman for a free evaluation of your case. With over 14 years of experience, our Orange County violent crime defense attorneys can help you achieve the best possible result for your case. Call (949) 622-5417 today.
Source:http://www.ocregister.com/news/tran-224299-police-officer.html
