If you are charged with a Hit and Run in Los Angeles, you have not yet been convicted. In order to be convicted, you must either enter a plea of guilty, or the Criminal Court must find you guilty of all the elements beyond a reasonable doubt. If the court…
Oftentimes when a person is charged with a criminal offense, they have multiple charges against them. One of the most common dualscharges is a drinking under the influence charge, and a hit and run. When you appear before a criminal Judge at your first scheduled hearing, the Arraignment, a few…
First things first, what is a “wobbler”? A wobbler is a criminal code section that allows a person to be charged on various criminal levels. For example, a code section will allow a prosecutor to charge a person with either a felony or misdemeanor, or a code section will allow…
When you have been arrested on suspicion of a Hit and Run, having an attorney prior to your first court date can potentially help dismiss your case altogether without ever having to go to Court. A person can be arrested for suspicion of Hit and Run but that does not…
Recently there was a story about a California woman who was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI), among other things. The story read like a casebook study of facts and circumstances that prosecutors dream about. The Torrance, California lady, Sherri Wilkins, 51, was allegedly driving her vehicle…
Many of our clients come into our office after having been charged with a Los Angeles Hit and Run asking about the potential consequences and what legal advice they should take. There are many things you can do with the help of legal counsel that will help mitigate the consequences…
When a person has been charged with a Hit and Run, they are being charged by the State. It is a criminal charge under the California Penal Code and other relevant code sections. Many times in a Hit and Run case, an experienced Los Angeles Criminal Defense attorney is able…
On May 4, 2012, young actress Amanda Bynes sideswiped a car as she was making her way through Hollywood. Bynes continued to keep driving, even after the hit car signaled for her to pull over. The alleged victims reported the incident to officers who followed in pursuit of Bynes in…
Following a hit and run arrest, a person has two separate windows to negotiate with the government to reduce or have their case dismissed. When a person has been arrested, the citation and police report are taken and filed with the police station. The officers are then the ones who…
Lindsay Lohan is being accused of Hit and Run in Los Angeles. Lohan denies any allegations of a hit and run, saying that she did not hit anyone. On March 14, 2012, the young actress wanted to stop by at a friend’s birthday in Hollywood, but was swarmed by paparazzi…