John Patrick Dolan 0 Criminal Defense AttorneyCriminal law attorneyDrug-related chargesSentencing December 8, 2021 Governor Newsom Signs Sentence Enhancement Bill – SB 81In early October, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 81, a bill that contains guidelines…Read More
John Patrick Dolan 0 Criminal Defense AttorneyCriminal law attorneyDomestic Violence December 1, 2021 Consequences Of A Domestic Violence ConvictionThe California Legislature has stated that criminal offenses related to domestic violence merit special consideration…Read More
John Patrick Dolan 0 Criminal Defense AttorneyCriminal law attorneyDrug-related chargesDUI DefensemisdemeanorSentencingWobblers November 22, 2021 Penalties For Misdemeanor DUIsUnder California law, “driving under the influence” may be charged as either a misdemeanor or…Read More
John Patrick Dolan 0 BurglaryCriminal Defense AttorneyCriminal law attorneyFelonyTheftTheft November 10, 2021 Burglary Under California LawBurglary is a serious crime with severe consequences. In California, burglary is governed by California…Read More
John Patrick Dolan 0 Criminal Defense AttorneyCriminal law attorneyFelonyviolent crimesWobblers November 1, 2021 What Happens At A Felony Arraignment?If you are charged with a felony, your first court appearance will be an arraignment.…Read More
John Patrick Dolan 0 Criminal Defense AttorneyCriminal law attorneydeferred entry of judgmentDiversionpretrial diversionSentencingWobblers October 22, 2021 List Of Mitigating And Aggravating Sentencing CircumstancesFrom 1917 to 1976, California used an indeterminate sentencing system, which allowed judges to sentence…Read More
John Patrick Dolan 0 ArsonAssaultCriminal Defense AttorneyCriminal law attorneyFelonymisdemeanorSex offense chargesShopliftingStalkingTheftviolent crimesWeapon Offenses October 13, 2021 Attempt Crimes: How Are They Charged In California?Trying to commit a crime but failing to complete it is a crime in California.…Read More
John Patrick Dolan 0 Criminal Defense AttorneyCriminal law attorneyProbation September 30, 2021 About Freedom Of Movement and ProbationCalifornia uses four forms of correctional supervision – probation, jail, prison, and parole. Probation allows convicted felons to…Read More
John Patrick Dolan 0 Criminal Defense AttorneyCriminal law attorneyExpungementRecord Clearing August 30, 2021 Felonies, Criminal Records, And ExpungementA felony conviction has dire consequences for anyone. A conviction may affect you for your…Read More
John Patrick Dolan 0 Criminal Defense AttorneyCriminal law attorneyFelonymisdemeanorProposition 47Reduction of ChargesWobblers August 20, 2021 How a 17(b) Motion Works To Reduce A ChargeHundreds of criminal offenses in California are designated as wobblers. These are crimes that the…Read More