Kavinoky Law Firm lawyer Mark McBride helped actor Tom Sizemore avoid jail time for a probation violation in his Kern County drug case.

Sizemore, who was featured in the films “Black Hawk Down,” “Saving Private Ryan” and “Pearl Harbor,” violated the terms of his probation in his Bakersfield narcotics case by missing three drug education classes. Althought the judge had the option of sending Sizemore to jail, she merely reinstated his probation.

Although violating your probation in a California criminal case can have extremely harsh repercussions, your defense lawyer will do everything possible to protect you from those consequences. A knowledgeable defense attorney from The Kavinoky Law Firm is ready to fight for your rights and your freedom. Please contact us today at 1.877.4NO.CUFFS for a free consultation.

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Former California Assembly Speaker Fabian Nunez’s 19-year-old son, Esteban Nunez, has been arrested on suspicion of murder.

Nunez was arrested in Sacramento on a murder warrant issued in San Diego. He is accused in connection with the stabbing death of a 22-year-old college student during a fight at a party. Three other 19-year-old men are also charged with murder in the case.

Fabian Nunez declined to comment to the media on his son’s case and referred all inquiries to his attorney. That’s a smart move in a high-profile case - statements made the to the press can harm a defendant’s chances at trial.

Murder is obviously an extremely serious charge that carries harsh repercussions, but any California criminal charge has the potential to negatively impact your life and your future. If you’re facing a California criminal charge, you need an aggressive defense lawyer with the advanced skills to fight for you.

With offices throughout California, an experienced defense attorney from The Kavinoky Law Firm is ready to review your case and help you to determine your next move. Please contact us today at 1.877.4NO.CUFFS for a free consultation.

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The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected appeals by two Californians convicted of capital murder who asserted that videos prepared by the victims’ families prejudiced jurors against them.

The justices ruled 6-3 to uphold the murder convictions of Douglas Kelly and Samuel Zamudio. Each was sentenced to death after jurors saw videos prepapred by family members that commemorated the victims’ lives.

Although these appeals were unsuccessful, California criminal convictions can sometimes be overturned on appeal. Of course, the surest way to avoid the penalties of a California criminal charge is to avoid being convicted in the first place. If you’ve been charged with a California criminal offense, please contact an experienced defense lawyer from The Kavinoky Law Firm today at 1.877.4NO.CUFFS for a free consultation.

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The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department admitted this week that more than 5,600 rape kits may be untested by its crime lab. The news of the backlog came just weeks after the Los Angeles Police Department acknowledged a backlog of more than 7,000 untested DNA samples.

Unfortunately, the longer a law-enforcement agency takes to perform any scientific tests, the more likely it is that an error will occur.  Errors have occurred in crime labs processing evidence in offenses ranging from DUI / DWI to sexual assault to murder.

If you’re facing a California criminal charge built on scientific evidence, you need a defense lawyer with the knowledge to thoroughly examine the facts of your case. A skilled California defense attorney from The Kavinoky Law Firm will analyze your case and determine whether evidence may be open to challenge. Please contact us today at 1.877.4NO.CUFFS for a free consultation.

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Former Orange County sheriff Mike Carona went on trial this week on felony conspiracy, mail fraud and witness-tampering charges.  Carona, once a charismatic public figure with a bright political future who was dubbed “America’s Sheriff,” is now facing prison time if convicted on all counts.

Corruption and conspiracy cases are extremely serious charges that can bring significant prison time if you’re convicted. If you’re charged with a white-collar crime, you need a defense lawyer with the skills and experience to aggressively fight for your rights. A knowledgeable California defense attorney from The Kavinoky Law Firm can review your case and develop a strong defense strategy. Please contact us today at 1.877.4NO.CUFFS for a free consultation.

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An Orange County man is facing charges of felony DUI and driving without a license after he rear-ended an Anaheim police cruiser and sent two officers to the hospital.

Luis Bustamante, 24, had to be cut out of his truck by firefighters and was also taken to a hospital after the crash.

Felony DUI / DWI charges stemming from a crash with police are particularly challenging to defend, but a skilled defense attorney will analyze every item of evidence and craft an aggressive strategy to fight the charges.

If you’re facing a California DUI / DWI charge, you need a top defense laywer safeguarding your rights. To learn more about effective defenses to drunk driving charges, please contact an experienced California DUI / DWI lawyer from The Kavinoky Law Firm today at 1.877.4NO.CUFFS for a free consultation.

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A five-year-old boy who was sitting on his grandmother’s lap died when the car she was driving crashed into a building in the Sacramento area. The grandmother suffered critical injuries in the crash.

Police said that in addition to her failure to secure the child in a safety seat as required by law, 52-year-old Joni Kelley wasn’t wearing a seat belt and was driving on a suspended license.

If she survives, Kelley could face several criminal charges, including child endangerment and driving with a suspended license.  The crash illustrates that serious consequences can result from even a short car trip.

If you’re facing any kind of California vehicular criminal offense, you need a top defense lawyer ensuring that your rights are protected. An experienced California criminal defense attorney from The Kavinoky Law Firm will do everything possible to safeguard your reputation and your freedom. Please contact us today at 1.877.4NO.CUFFS for a free consultation.

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An Orange County doctor pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of disturbing the peace in connection with an incident where he threatened another driver with a tire iron at a Costco gas pump.

Dr. Antonio Reyes, 58, entered a plea bargain that resulted in the dismissal of another misdemeanor charge of brandishing a weapon in exchange for his guilty plea. He will serve one year of informal probation, pay $500 to a victim-witness fund and complete an anger managment course.

Sometimes a plea bargain can provide a favorable outcome to a California criminal charge, particularly if you have professional licensing issues. An experienced California defense lawyer from The Kavinoky Law Firm can analyze your case and help you determine the best defense strategy. Please contact a knowledgeable California defense attorney today at 1.877.4NO.CUFFS for a free consultation.

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A man and woman in the vehicle that ‘Transformers’ star Shia LaBeouf collided with have been charged with lying to police about the circumstances of the crash.

Simon Herbert and Kimberly Bent each face one count each of giving false information to police. Bent told police that she was driving at the time of the crash, but investigators believe Herbert was behind the wheel and ran a red light.  LaBeouf was investigated for DUI / DWI but prosecutors this week announced they would not be pursuing a drunk driving case against the actor.

California misdemeanor charges such as giving false information to police carry significant repercussions and require a skilled defense lawyer. California defense attorney Darren Kavinoky and the knowledgeable lawyers of The Kavinoky Law Firm have the experience you need to aggressively defend any California criminal offense. Please contact a qualified defense lawyer today at 1.877.4NO.CUFFS for a free consultation.

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California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed a bill that will outlaw sending, writing and reading messages on electronic devices beginning Jan. 1, 2009.

Like California’s ban on talking on hand-held phones, the new text-messaging law carries a fine of $20 for a first offense and $50 for a subsequent offense. It also cna provide police with probable cause to pull you over, which in some cases leads to more serious charges such as California DUI / DWI.

If you’re facing a California criminal offense, you need a top defense lawyer looking out for your rights. A skilled California defense attorney from The Kavinoky Law Firm is ready to review your case and develop an aggressive defense strategy. Please contact a knowledgeable California defense lawyer today at 1.877.4NO.CUFFS for a free consultation.

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