Best Criminal Defense Lawyer in San Fernando Courthouse

Posted by Ronald D. HeddingSep 19, 20230 Comments

For those people with a criminal case pending in the San Fernando Courthouse, you want to find an attorney to represent you who gets good results, and that’s where we come in. I’ve been doing this now for over 30 years.  I remember appearing in the San Fernando Courthouse after the 1994 Northridge earthquake...

Defending Domestic Violence Charges in Encino, CA

Posted by Ronald D. HeddingJun 26, 20230 Comments

Let’s review what you should know if you’re arrested for a domestic violence case in Encino, California. Our office is in Encino, and I have done a lot of domestic violence cases over the last 30 years. I’ve worked for the district attorney’s office and a superior court judge. In the early 1990s, I became a Los Angeles...

Defending Attorneys Charged with Domestic Violence

Posted by Ronald D. HeddingJun 23, 20230 Comments

Over the past 30 years, I’ve defended many attorneys charged with domestic violence cases in Los Angeles. This is a crucial time in your life because being arrested, having to post a $50,000.00 bail, and having to appear in court is not only embarrassing, it could have many collateral consequences, including the... 

Defense of Doctors Charged with Domestic Violence

Posted by Ronald D. HeddingJun 15, 20230 Comments

I’ve represented many doctors over a 30+ year career in Los Angeles for domestic violence or spousal abuse-related offenses.  One of the first things we need to do is sit down and meet and talk about precisely what happened to determine whether we have a defense in the case. I wrote the book on defending...

Sentencing and Punishment for Penal Code 211 Robbery

Posted by Ronald D. HeddingMay 26, 20230 Comments

Let’s review when someone likely receives prison time if charged with robbery, defined under California Penal Code 211 PC. Robbery is a serious charge, and prosecutors and judges are harsh regarding these offenses. The reason why is that it is considered a violent felony pursuant to the Three Strikes Law...

Fentanyl Drug Charges in Los Angeles

Posted by Ronald D. HeddingMay 25, 20230 Comments

Let’s review why people who are charged with fentanyl drug charges are being treated so harshly.  Fentanyl is a hot drug, and the feds and states are prosecuting people at record numbers. The answer to that question about why they’re treating people so harshly and prosecuting people for fentanyl cases on...

What’s the Best Way to Defend a Third-Strike Case?

Posted by Ronald D. HeddingMay 12, 20230 Comments

The California three strikes law has put many people in prison since the early 1990s when it was enacted. It’s meant to remove those career offenders who continue to get convicted and commit crimes year after year. When you have a third strike case, you face a minimum of 25 to life if convicted.  These...

New Felony Murder Rule in California

Posted by Ronald D. HeddingMay 01, 20230 Comments

When is someone responsible for a California Penal Code 187 PC murder under the new felony murder rule? The felony murder rule has gotten much attention recently. The reason why is that many people have been convicted of murder which is undisputed is not the person that committed the murder...

How to Get the Best Result in a Rape Case?

Posted by Ronald D. HeddingApr 14, 20230 Comments

Those charged with California Penal Code 261 rape face prison time, a strike on their record, and a lifetime of registration as a sex offender.  You want to get an attorney with much experience defending these cases. That would be my first piece of advice to you.  I’ve been doing this now for 30 years...

How Can You Avoid Jail or Prison in a Criminal Case?

Posted by Ronald D. HeddingApr 11, 20230 Comments

People's biggest fear is being taken into custody when arrested for a crime.  When it comes to jail or prison, these are the two potential options regarding your custody status.  Local county jail time, especially in LA County, is served in one of the three county jails. Prison can be served in numerous locations...

When Can You Use Self-Defense in a Murder Case?

Posted by Ronald D. HeddingMar 27, 20230 Comments

When it comes to California Penal Code 187 PC murder cases, if you are the person that killed the other individual, you’re going to have to come up with a defense, or you’re going to have to try to have your attorney work out some resolution with the prosecutor. The problem in many of these murder...

How Does a Federal Lawyer Decide How Much to Charge?

Posted by Ronald D. HeddingJan 09, 20230 Comments

I’ve been doing this for 30 years, and I can give you an idea of what goes into the process of deciding how much a federal criminal defense attorney will charge you to handle your or your loved one’s case. The first thing I would mention is proximity.  How close is the attorney’s central office to the court...  

Best Defenses for PC 243.4 Sexual Battery Cases

Posted by Ronald D. HeddingDec 14, 20220 Comments

I’ve been handling California Penal Code 243.4 PC sexual battery cases in CCB 210 West Temple, the main downtown courthouse, for 30 years. So, if you or a loved one is charged with sexual battery and you’re handling your case down at CCB, also known as the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice...

Best Defenses for Violent Felonies at the CCB Court

Posted by Ronald D. HeddingDec 13, 20220 Comments

These violent felonies that people are being charged with are severe because typically, a violent felony will be charged as a strike, and the person will be facing prison time and being served at 85% instead of the normal 50% for most criminal charges. So, if you or a loved one is charged with a violent...

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