Los Angeles Firearm Storage Prosecutions Are on the Rise
- May 7, 2018
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A rifle resting on its case representing weapons charges legal defense service of the Law Offices of Jerod Gunsberg in Beverly Hills, CA
Misdemeanor Diversion Can Jeopardize Your Professional License in California
- December 21, 2016
- Jerod Gunsberg
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If you have a professional license, admitting the charge could be enough to have a seriously negative impact on your professional license. Depending on the charge, merely admitting the offense can be enough to trigger disciplinary action against someone.
The Five Year Prior in Three Strikes Cases: California’s Hidden Sentencing Danger
- September 9, 2016
- Jerod Gunsberg
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Under California Penal Code Section 667(a), if a defendant is conflicted of a class of felonies known as serious or violent felonies (or both), then any subsequent conviction is automatically enhanced by 5 years in state prison in addition to whatever additional term is imposed.
Juror Failure to Follow Court Order Leads to Contempt of Court Hearing
- July 8, 2016
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Lawyer Jerod Gunsberg explains why a juror might be held in contempt of court. Here’s a hint: if you’re called to jury duty, be sure to show up!
Is the California Attorney General Seeking to Suspend Your Professional License in Criminal Court?
- June 3, 2016
- Jerod Gunsberg
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Anyone who holds a license to practice medicine, nursing, dentistry or pharmacy in the State of California knows that certain criminal convictions carry significant collateral consequences to their professional license. What is lesser known is that state licensing agencies, through…
James Harden Under Investigation for Attacking Paparazzi in Los Angeles
- May 24, 2016
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TMZ Sports reports that the Los Angeles Police Department are looking into allegations that NBA basketball player James Harden attacked a photographer who may have gotten too up close and personal with him. These reports are not unusual with celebrities….
Should I Trust Internet Reviews for a Criminal Defense Attorney?
- June 10, 2015
- Jerod Gunsberg
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Criminal defense attorney, Jerod Gunsberg, explains why you shouldn’t always trust online reviews.
Los Angeles County DUI First Offenders – Ignition Interlock Device Requirement
- July 1, 2014
- Jerod Gunsberg
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Yes, it’s true. If you were arrested for a first DUI in Los Angeles County after July 1, 2010 and you subsequently convicted of DUI, the Califorina DMV will send you a letter telling you that you are required to…
Three Things You Can Learn From Peter Murhpy’s DUI Arrest
- March 20, 2013
- Jerod Gunsberg
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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…
Proposition 36 Gives Inmates Serving Life In Prison A Chance At Reducing Their Sentence
- November 8, 2012
- Jerod Gunsberg
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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…