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Under California’s Penal Code 148(a)(1) and following, resisting arrest is a misdemeanor offense that typically results from someone “willfully” obstructing police officers or emergency medical personnel while performing their duties. A conviction can result in one...
Every year, stories of wildfires in California dominate the news cycle. Images of flames consuming forests and hills, and sometimes even neighborhoods, flood TV screens. Sometimes these fires are the accidental result of campers and hikers making cooking fires, or by...
Californians can face criminal charges for possessing prescription drugs without a valid prescription from a physician, podiatrist, dentist or veterinarian under California Health and Safety Code 11350 HS. The maximum sentence for a misdemeanor conviction is one year...
If you’re facing criminal charges, you may wonder what your options are. You might have heard the term plea bargain before, and you may wonder if this option is right for you. Plea bargains put an end to many criminal court cases, eliminating the need to go to trial....
Nothing will ruin your day quite like getting arrested for driving while under the influence (DUI). It can come with some pretty serious consequences – such as jail time, fines and getting your driving license suspended. Under California laws, driving after drinking...
In California, like the rest of the United States, it has always been a crime for convicted felons to own a firearm. However, there was some ambiguity as to whether this restriction applied to those with a warrant out for their arrest or not. Recently, the legislature...
Prosecutors aggressively pursue charges against people accused of harming a child, and California courts typically impose maximum sentences for those convicted of crimes against children. Under state laws, parents or anyone else who willfully exposes a child under 18...
The killing of 26-year-old Breonna Taylor by Louisville, Kentucky, police in March 2020 has cast a national spotlight on the law enforcement tactic of no-knock warrants, leading to a few states considering a ban on the practice. Taylor, who was Black and a medical...
Have a former Prosecutor on your side. If you have been arrested in San Diego County and need the best possible outcome contact the Law Offices of Mark Deniz at (858) 751-4384.
The Law Offices of Mark Deniz, APLC is happy to announce the addition of Naomi Marroquin to the team. Naomi will be handling the case manager duties for the law firm. Naomi is a graduate from SDSU and is now back at the Mesa working on graduate studies. She is a...
