The Five Year Prior in Three Strikes Cases: California’s Hidden Sentencing Danger
Jerod Gunsberg, Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer
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.
read moreCan You Be Taken Into Custody at Arraignment, Even If You Posted Bail?
Jerod Gunsberg, Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer
Even if you posted bail, can you be taken into custody at arraignment? Read Jerod Gunsberg’s latest blog post to learn more.
read moreWhat’s the Difference Between Arson and Recklessly Causing a Fire in California?
Jerod Gunsberg, Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer
Do you know the difference between arson and recklessly causing a fire in California? Read the latest post to know your rights.
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Can an Out-of-state Criminal Conviction be Counted as a Strike in California?
Jerod Gunsberg, Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer
It is not easy to determine if a conviction from another state counts as a strike under California’s Three Strikes law. In California, a crime is a strike if it is a “serious felony” under California Penal Code 1192.7(c) and…
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