US Supreme Court: Police Cannot Search a Smartphone Without a Warrant
US Supreme Court: Police Cannot Search a Smartphone Without a Warrant .
When you are arrested, what happens to your property? In the past, police could seize your cell phone to determine whether you might be involved in more criminal activity than it appears at the […]
San Jose Assault Lawyer Maureen Baldwin
The legal definition of an assault is the application of force against another. Varying conduct can be charged as “assault” – anything from a shoving match all the way up to very serious cases where the victim is hospitalized, short of attempted murder.
Misdemeanor or Felony
When facing assault and battery […]
San Jose Burglary Lawyer Maureen Baldwin
In San Jose California, all burglaries of a residence are first degree burglaries. These are also considered to be “strikes” as well as serious felonies under the Penal Code. A person convicted of first degree burglary is sent to prison, except if the court finds “unusual circumstances”.
For a first offense, […]
San Jose Domestic Violence Lawyer Maureen Baldwin
Domestic violence is a label that is used to describe conduct between people who have had a romantic relationship. The parties may be married or may simply have gone out on a few “dates” for domestic violence laws to apply. A number of crimes can be charged as domestic […]
San Jose Drug Lawyer Maureen Baldwin
San Jose Drug Lawyer Maureen Baldwin has over 30 years of experience handling drug charges. You can count our knowledge of ever-changing drug and search and seizure laws to resolve legal matters associated with drugs for you or a loved one.
Drug laws of course make possession, sales or use of controlled […]
San Jose DUI Lawyer Maureen Baldwin
Maureen F. Baldwin is a San Jose DUI Lawyer and drunk driving defense attorney with 30 years of experience handling DUI charges. Her firm will help you assess your drunk driving case in both the DMV and the court components. California has two separate procedures for DUI cases.
You can have your […]
San Jose Fraud Lawyer
Embezzlement & Fraud
Embezzlement cases can only occur when the perpetrator has access to handling the money of the victim. Embezzlement can be most easily understood as a theft that occurs over a period of time. The crime of embezzlement most commonly occurs in the workplace. It can be as simple as […]
San Jose Felony Lawyer Maureen Baldwin
Felony Court Procedures
For most felonies, the case does not even “get started” until you have an attorney, except in an unusual case where a defendant may be taken by surprise.*
The procedure for felony court appearances is:
First the arraignment to advise of the charges and the need for an attorney.
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San Jose Misdemeanor Attorney
San Jose Misdemeanors Attorney .
Fighting Misdemeanor and Felony Charges
Misdemeanors:
Misdemeanors are lesser crimes that can be punished by a county jail sentence, probation, or a fine. Drunk driving, simple battery, most domestic violence cases, under the influence of drugs, disturbing the peace, some child abuse and neglect matters, and petty theft are […]
San Jose Theft Lawyer
San Jose Theft Lawyer, In California, grand theft is stealing something of more than $950 in value, with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of possession. Grand theft is a felony, but can alternatively charged as a misdemeanor.
Petty theft, a misdemeanor, is taking something valued at less than $950. If […]
