What Are “Wobblers” in California Criminal Law?
Jerod Gunsberg, Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer
Like any other profession, the world of criminal law has its own lingo. Go into any criminal lawyers office, any courtroom and you’ll hear the word “wobbler” thrown around quite a bit. So what is it? In California,…
read moreEarly Termination of Federal Supervised Release
Jerod Gunsberg, Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer
If you are on federal supervised release, you may want to know about getting the release terminated early. Contact the Law Offices of Jerod Gunsberg for more details.
read moreCommon Questions About Arrest Warrants and Bench Warrants in California
Jerod Gunsberg, Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer
Read more about the most common questions in regards to an arrest warrant or bench warrant in California.
read moreRobel Phillipos False Statement Charge Could Have Been Avoided
Jerod Gunsberg, Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer
By now you probably heard that three more people were charged in connection with the Boston Marathon bombing. As Huffington Post reports: Federal prosecutors allege that Dias Kadyrbayev, 19, and Azamat Tazbayakov, 19, tried to conceal and destroy a laptop…
read moreTop 5 Questions About Domestic Violence in California
Jerod Gunsberg, Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer
Here’s 5 things you need to know about domestic violence in California: QUESTION #1: CAN THE “VICTIM” DROP THE CHARGES? ANSWER: NO. Bad night? Got a little drunk and things got out of control? You wanted to teach your spouse/significant…
read moreArrested for Shoplifting in California? Five Things You Need to Know
Jerod Gunsberg, Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer
If you or a loved one were arrested for grand theft, petty theft and/or commercial burglary in Los Angeles County or anywhere else in California, here’s five things you need to know: 1)Remember when they told you to “Just Admit…
read moreThree Things You Can Learn From Peter Murhpy’s DUI Arrest
Jerod Gunsberg, Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer
By now anyone who is (or was) a fan of the 1980s British music scene knows that Bauhaus frontman and goth godfather Peter Murphy was arrested for hit & run DUI in Los Angeles County on Saturday. Judging from the…
read moreSteubenville Rape Case. Henry Rollins to the Resuce and A California Perspective
Jerod Gunsberg, Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer
Lots of thoughts on the Steubenville rape case, and frankly I’ve been reticent to share my thoughts as the emotions and wounds are still raw. To my mind, it has been relegated to a topic “not discussed in polite company.”…
read moreProposition 36 Gives Inmates Serving Life In Prison A Chance At Reducing Their Sentence
Jerod Gunsberg, Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer
On Tuesday November 6, 2012, almost 70% of California voters supported Proposition 36, which changes how California administers it’s three strikes law. Under that law, a person convicted of three felonies is sentenced to life in prison. Proposition 36 changes…
read moreCalifornia Gov. Signs Law That Would Allow Juveniles Who Received Life Sentences to Receive A Shorter Sentence
Jerod Gunsberg, Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer
California Governor Jerry Brown signed a law that would give juveniles who received life sentences a chance to petition a judge to reduce their sentences. There are approximately 300 inmates in California who received life sentences for crimes they committed…
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