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What is the “three-strikes” law?

On behalf of Law Offices of Mark W. Fredrick | Jul 11, 2019 | Firm News

Intending to increase punishment for repeat offenders, California passed a “three-strikes” law in 1994. According to the law, anyone who has been previously convicted of a serious felony will face much more severe consequences if they are convicted of a...

Drug trafficking and distribution is a serious crime

On behalf of Law Offices of Mark W. Fredrick | Jun 27, 2019 | Drug Trafficking, Firm News

Possession of a controlled substance is a serious crime itself, but distribution of a controlled substance can be even more serious. In California, drug distribution is generally defined as the sale, transport, transfer and/or import of controlled substances. With...

Former UCLA physician charged with sexual battery

On behalf of Law Offices of Mark W. Fredrick | Jun 13, 2019 | Firm News, Violent Crimes

A former UCLA physician faces two charges of sexual battery and one charge of sexual exploitation of a patient after allegations of sexual misconduct from two female patients that were treated by the doctor in 2017 and 2018. The obstetrician-gynecologist retired from...

Newport Beach defendants need a tenacious trial attorney

On behalf of Law Offices of Mark W. Fredrick | May 31, 2019 | Firm News, Violent Crimes

It can be shocking, confusing and disorienting to be accused of a violent crime. Violent crime sentences can be draconian, so it is important to keep a clear head. There may be a number of defenses available to those facing murder charges, rape charges, assault...

Asset forfeiture rules in California

On behalf of Law Offices of Mark W. Fredrick | May 31, 2019 | Firm News

Law enforcement commonly uses asset forfeiture in many criminal cases around the state of California. It is the process by which the government seizes assets, including property, cars and artwork, from individuals accused of a crime. Many people regard it to be an...

Weapon use in a crime carries additional penalties

On behalf of Law Offices of Mark W. Fredrick | May 16, 2019 | Firm News, Violent Crimes

California law calls for strict punishments against those who commit violent crimes. Even with no aggravating circumstances, a Newport Beach resident who gets convicted of a felony may face years or even decades in prison as well as stiff fines. For those who get...

Domestic assault is a serious offense

On behalf of Law Offices of Mark W. Fredrick | May 3, 2019 | Criminal Defense, Firm News

Legally, like other battery charges, so-called domestic battery, which may be referred to as domestic assault, is a misdemeanor offense in California, assuming of course there are no other aggravating circumstances. However, this does not make domestic battery a minor...

Considerations re serious criminal drug charges in California

On behalf of Law Offices of Mark W. Fredrick | Apr 26, 2019 | Drug Trafficking, Firm News

Legions of people in states across the country view California as being a liberal bastion concerning virtually all things. As such, it is hardly surprising that many individuals would expect the state’s drug laws to be comparatively lenient, with criminal law...

Celebrity attorney faces gamete of federal charges

On behalf of Law Offices of Mark W. Fredrick | Apr 19, 2019 | Firm News, White Collar Crimes

Michael Avenatti, perhaps Newport Beach’s most well-known attorney, is now looking at a maximum sentence of over 300 years in prison based on a 36-count federal indictment from a grand jury seated in California. The indictment alleges Mr. Avenatti committed a...

What is a Ponzi scheme?

On behalf of Law Offices of Mark W. Fredrick | Apr 4, 2019 | Firm News, White Collar Crimes

Residents of Newport Beach, California, who follow the news have probably heard about Ponzi schemes. Many of these white collar crimes make the national news, particularly when the amount of money involved is in the millions of dollars and charges get filed in federal...
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