Van Nuys Residental Burglary Felony Charges Dismissed!
San Fernando Criminal Defense Attorney | Law Offices of Jeffrey S. Vallens
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2w ago
I just had another huge victory in Van Nuys Court.  My client was charged with residential burglary.  That is a felony.  That is a strike.  That is a presumed prison sentence.  I just got all charges dismissed in Superior Court in Van Nuys. The case went down like this:   A young woman called 911 after […] The post Van Nuys Residental Burglary Felony Charges Dismissed! appeared first on Jeffrey Vallens ..read more
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Why are Jury Trials so Expensive?
San Fernando Criminal Defense Attorney | Law Offices of Jeffrey S. Vallens
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2M ago
Why Are Jury Trials So Expensive? I’ve been a criminal defense lawyer for north of 25 years now.  I’ve done my share of jury trials, bench trials, traffic trials and even some civil trials.  Trials don’t actually come around that often for people like me.  Most cases settle.  Trials are risky. Clients often have to […] The post Why are Jury Trials so Expensive? appeared first on Jeffrey Vallens ..read more
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Probation and Travel Restrictions in California
San Fernando Criminal Defense Attorney | Law Offices of Jeffrey S. Vallens
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2M ago
Probation Travel Restrictions Lot’s of old clients have been calling since about Thanksgiving time asking for permission to travel for the holidays.  When clients are on felony probation, they cannot leave their home county for more than 72 hours without permission from the court or the probation officer.  They cannot leave the state at all […] The post Probation and Travel Restrictions in California appeared first on Jeffrey Vallens ..read more
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Increased Punishments for California Hate Crimes
San Fernando Criminal Defense Attorney | Law Offices of Jeffrey S. Vallens
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2M ago
Increased Penalties for Hate Crimes in California California’s Assembly Bill 2282 increases penalties for the display of hate symbols that are placed “for the purpose of terrorizing a person”. The bill criminalizes the Nazi swastika (with explicit protection of the Buddhist, Hindu, and Jainist swastikas with history as a peace symbol), the display of a […] The post Increased Punishments for California Hate Crimes appeared first on Jeffrey Vallens ..read more
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Wet Reckless in Ventura County…It’s a Thing Now
San Fernando Criminal Defense Attorney | Law Offices of Jeffrey S. Vallens
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4M ago
Wet Reckless in Ventura County…It’s a Thing Now A recent policy with prosecutors in Ventura County is allowing the plea bargain of DUI’s.  In the 27 years I have been practicing law in California, there was only one Alcohol Related Reckless Driving offense given out in Ventura County.  Most people don’t even know about it.  […] The post Wet Reckless in Ventura County…It’s a Thing Now appeared first on Jeffrey Vallens ..read more
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Injured in an Accident in California?
San Fernando Criminal Defense Attorney | Law Offices of Jeffrey S. Vallens
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11M ago
Why I Handle Personal Injury Cases in California? I have been practicing law for over 25 years.  I still get people who tell me they didn’t know I handled personal injury cases.  I have a small practice that deals mostly with criminal cases in California.  Occasionally, I go to Federal Court.  Occasionally, I travel to […] The post Injured in an Accident in California? appeared first on Jeffrey Vallens ..read more
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Don’t Believe Everything You Read on the Internet
San Fernando Criminal Defense Attorney | Law Offices of Jeffrey S. Vallens
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1y ago
For years I’ve been telling people not to believe everything they read on the internet and not to believe everything a lawyer tells you before you pay him.  I get emails almost every day from people claiming they can improve my damaged reputation.  I may be damaged, but my reputation is pretty darn good.  About every […] The post Don’t Believe Everything You Read on the Internet appeared first on Jeffrey Vallens ..read more
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Diversion in California Criminal Cases
San Fernando Criminal Defense Attorney | Law Offices of Jeffrey S. Vallens
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1y ago
Diversion in California Criminal Cases Diversion a word that we have been hearing in California criminal cases for decades.  Before 1997 we had informal diversion in low level drug cases.  The benefit was that clients would not have to plead guilty to a felony in order to take advantage of the program.  If they finished […] The post Diversion in California Criminal Cases appeared first on Jeffrey Vallens ..read more
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Prosecutor MUST Consider Immigration Consequences in Plea Negotiations
San Fernando Criminal Defense Attorney | Law Offices of Jeffrey S. Vallens
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1y ago
Prosecutor MUST Consider Immigration Consequences in Plea Negotiations Under California Penal Code Section 1016.3, There are certain mandatory obligation of both the defense and the prosecution.  “The defense lawyer must provide accurate and affirmative advice about the immigration consequences of a proposed disposition….” It seems kind of funny that they have to make a law […] The post Prosecutor MUST Consider Immigration Consequences in Plea Negotiations appeared first on Jeffrey Vallens ..read more
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What Happens After the Preliminary Hearing?
San Fernando Criminal Defense Attorney | Law Offices of Jeffrey S. Vallens
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1y ago
What Happens After the Preliminary Hearing? Clients are quick to hire lawyers who quote them low up-front fees for what are often very serious felony cases.  The lawyer gets on the case, he is unable to settle the case in a manner that makes the client happy and then the case gets set for a […] The post What Happens After the Preliminary Hearing? appeared first on Jeffrey Vallens ..read more
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