On behalf of Kosnett Law Firm posted in Criminal Defense on Monday, August 29, 2022.
Our Los Angeles criminal defense attorneys at Kosnett Law Firm understand there is significant confusion regarding warrants in California. Specifically, the uncertainty regarding why they are issued, and what they do or allow once they are. For general purposes, a warrant is the result of a court order signed by a judge that allows or directs law enforcement to take some type of action. The most common types of warrants in California include: Alias Warrants Arrest Warrants Bench Warrants Extradition Warrants Search Warrants Our criminal defense lawyers in Los Angeles…
On behalf of Kosnett Law Firm posted in Criminal Defense on Monday, August 15, 2022.
At the Kosnett Law Firm, our Los Angeles criminal defense attorneys know there are two initial factors the courts will consider when evaluating criminal charges in California. First, the crime itself, meaning what did the accused do? Then, his or her intent, meaning what was this person thinking when the alleged crime took place? Criminal intent is often required to get a conviction in some cases. Without it, the case may not meet the sufficient legal threshold to move forward with a conviction in a specific legal category. Here, our Los…
On behalf of Kosnett Law Firm posted in Felony Conviction on Friday, July 29, 2022.
Our experienced criminal defense attorneys in Los Angeles at Kosnett Law Firm are keenly aware of each of our California residents’ rights, as we spend our days protecting them from both criminal and civil violations while we build their cases. While most of our rights as Americans are innate, no matter where we live, a felony conviction in California or elsewhere can lead to significant losses that can change the way your life unfolds going forward — even after you have served your sentence. As skilled Los Angeles County criminal…
On behalf of Kosnett Law Firm posted in Probation on Friday, July 15, 2022.
Our Los Angeles criminal defense attorneys at Kosnett Law Firm represent clients throughout California and pride ourselves in being more than just their lawyers. We partner with our clients, so they understand their complete legal rights and options while we build their unique defense strategies and provide the information and resources they need to make informed decisions about their futures. That includes understanding the terms of their probation conditions — when applicable to their cases — so they can fulfill their legal obligations without having the agreement revoked. What Happens…
On behalf of Kosnett Law Firm posted in Blog on Wednesday, September 29, 2021.
At the Kosnett Law Firm, our criminal defense attorneys in Los Angeles have spent more than four decades reducing the impact of our client’s criminal records on their lives by providing the best legal solutions available for their unique charges. If your misdemeanor or felony conviction resulted in jail time and/or probation — and not prison time and parole — you, too, maybe eligible to pursue an expungement of your criminal charges in California. Who is Eligible to Have Their Criminal Record Expunged in California? California Legislation provides individuals with the opportunity to…
On behalf of Kosnett Law Firm posted in Blog on Wednesday, September 15, 2021.
At the Kosnett Law Firm, our Los Angeles DUI defense attorneys know that when our clients are facing criminal charges, they have many questions about what they can and cannot do while their court case is pending. Specifically, when one of our residents is facing a DUI conviction, their first concern is what is going to happen to their driving privileges. Below, our Los Angeles County criminal defense attorneys answer the question, “Do I have to stop driving immediately after a DUI arrest in California?” Here is what you should know. Automatic Suspensions May…
On behalf of Kosnett Law Firm posted in Felonies on Thursday, July 29, 2021.
At the Kosnett Law Firm, our restraining order attorneys in Los Angeles understand that temporary protective orders are often approved and applied in California without the accused having the immediate opportunity to defend his or her actions that led to the request. Our criminal defense attorneys in Los Angeles County also know that the party applying for the restraining order is required to prove their claims by either a preponderance of the evidence (for Domestic Violence Restraining Orders) or by clear and convincing evidence (for Civil Harassment Restraining Orders), which typically means the applicant believes…
On behalf of Kosnett Law Firm posted in Gun Crime on Thursday, July 15, 2021.
At the Kosnett Law Firm, our firearms defense attorneys in Los Angeles know that California has some of the most stringent gun laws in the United States. However, our residents are allowed to legally possess a firearm, when they purchase the gun through a California licensed dealer under the Dealer’s Record of Sale (DROS) process. When firearms are illegally obtained, unlawfully carried, or used during the commission of a crime, the individual can be charged with a felony or misdemeanor that will reflect the type of gun in question, the intent of its…
On behalf of Kosnett Law Firm posted in Felonies on Tuesday, June 29, 2021.
At the Kosnett Law Firm, our criminal defense attorneys in Los Angeles understand the challenges that come with having an arrest record in California. Even if you have not been convicted of a crime, the stigma that surrounds an arrest can follow you well into the future, limiting potential resources or access to a preferred career path. What most people do not know is, if you had an arrest that did not result in a conviction, you may be able to seal that arrest, so it is no longer visible on your record. Our…
On behalf of Kosnett Law Firm posted in Expungement, Rehabilitation on Tuesday, June 15, 2021.
At the Kosnett Law Firm, our criminal defense attorneys in Los Angeles believe that legal trouble should not be the issue that defines you going forward. Even if you have been convicted of a crime in California, it does not have to ruin the rest of your life by remaining on your permanent record. Our Los Angeles County post-conviction relief attorneys will walk you through the applicable legal solutions that will allow you to regain some, or possibly all, of the freedoms you enjoyed before the conviction, so you can get your life…
