If you or a loved one face criminal charges and wonder how you will handle your felony case, you might feel distraught and scared. Especially if you are a first-timer, the legal system can feel especially confusing if you do not know your way around a criminal court....
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Felonies
Are there different types of felony sentences?
People charged with serious crimes can receive a felony sentence if convicted. Felony sentences are usually longer than those provided for misdemeanors. They can also involve time spent in a state correctional facility, as opposed to a county jail. According to the...
Will a prior felony enhance my sentence?
If you have a prior felony conviction in California, you may be concerned about facing new charges. It is a legal standard in the United States that repeat offenders face enhanced sentences in most cases. But these depend on a few factors under California law,...
Can one felony conviction impact your future?
California residents like you may end up with a felony conviction for one reason or another. Once convicted, the important part is not how you got there. It is how this matter may affect you moving forward in life. While the impact of felonies differ from state to...
Defining “aggravated assault”
It goes without saying that a criminal charge in California will bring with it certain consequences. Those that come to us here at the Law Offices of Mark W. Fredrick typically want to know (above all else) what those consequences may be. If you find yourself in such...
What are the differences between felonies and misdemeanors?
Going through the criminal justice system can be frustrating, and it is important to understand basic terms related to the law. For the most part, crimes fall into two major groups: felonies and misdemeanors. There are several differences between these two categories....
What are collateral consequences?
If you have a felony on your record, you may know there will be consequences. However, you may not expect these consequences to impact every aspect of your life once you are back in society. Many felony convictions carry collateral consequences. According to the U.S....
CA 2020 gun restriction control laws
For years, California has been known for having some of the strictest laws related to gun ownership and use in America. In spite of this, California has not remained unscathed when it comes to gun violence, including mass shootings. The Golden State’s response to...