On behalf of Law Offices of Mark W. Fredrick | May 20, 2020 | Criminal Defense
A California felony charge has the potential to upend your entire life if it leads to a conviction. If you have prior serious felony offenses, you may face even harsher penalties. In 1994, California implemented the “Three Strikes” sentencing law, which heightens the...
On behalf of Law Offices of Mark W. Fredrick | Mar 27, 2020 | Criminal Defense
When it comes to a plea bargain, the first thing you should always keep in mind is that it is optional. You never have to take one, and no one can do anything to force you into accepting a deal. With that in mind, there are some situations in which taking the plea...
On behalf of Law Offices of Mark W. Fredrick | Mar 19, 2020 | Criminal Defense
When working within the criminal justice system, it is important to understand the basics of law. Not all crimes are exactly the same, of course: getting a parking ticket or committing petty vandalism is considerably less serious of an offense than first-degree...
On behalf of Law Offices of Mark W. Fredrick | Feb 3, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Law enforcement may use tactics such as stings or undercover operations in an effort to catch you and others in the act of breaking the law. However, when their efforts rise to the level of manufacturing crime, it may qualify as entrapment, which may serve as a valid...
On behalf of Law Offices of Mark W. Fredrick | Feb 3, 2020 | Criminal Defense
In California, restraining orders are extremely serious. Courts issue these orders when one person fears another. The California courts explain that Domestic violence is a serious allegation and when accused, the penalties are high. If you have accusations against...
On behalf of Law Offices of Mark W. Fredrick | Jan 24, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Under California’s Senate Bill 443, law enforcement officials may not confiscate an individual’s property without a criminal conviction. As reported by Forbes magazine, SB-443 changed the way the state can seize an individual’s cash or property worth...
On behalf of Law Offices of Mark W. Fredrick | Dec 18, 2019 | Criminal Defense
California is known for a lot of amazing things. It is home to Hollywood and some of the largest tech firms in the world. From snowcapped mountains to year-round desert sun, California has something for everyone. Unfortunately, one additional thing California has...
On behalf of Law Offices of Mark W. Fredrick | Dec 4, 2019 | Criminal Defense
California is known for its three strikes law regarding felony convictions. The state’s harsh stance against crime is something some people have not always seen as positive. In fact, according to the Judicial Branch of California, the three strikes law first...
On behalf of Law Offices of Mark W. Fredrick | Oct 17, 2019 | Criminal Defense
California has some of the strictest laws against drug-related crimes in the country. Today, Mark Fredrick, Attorney at Law, will take a look at how the severity between charges may differ. Drug possession typically refers to a situation in which you have drugs...
On behalf of Law Offices of Mark W. Fredrick | Oct 14, 2019 | Criminal Defense
There is huge movement across the United States within the state government and within the federal government to take a new look at drugs. Laws are changing all over from the east coast to California. The new approach is decriminalizing drugs. This does not mean...
