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A General Guide to California Sentencing and Resentencing
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Navigating the complexities of the California criminal justice system, especially when it comes to sentencing and resentencing, can be daunting. If you or a loved one is serving a lengthy prison sentence, it is important to fully understand all possible options for relief. In this post, our Los Angeles and Orange County Criminal Defense and…

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Manslaughter
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When facing manslaughter charges, the stakes have never been higher. Your rights, freedom, and future hinge on the legal representation you choose. At Power Trial Lawyers, we understand the uncertainty and intense pressure that comes with such severe allegations. Our seasoned defense attorneys possess the strategic knowledge and tenacity needed to navigate the complex landscape…

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Los Angeles and Orange County Criminal Defense Lawyer
Power Trial Lawyers

At Power Trial Lawyers, we understand the profound impact a criminal charge can have on your life. Our skilled and dedicated team relentlessly pursues every possible angle to defend your rights and secure your freedom. With a rich history of representing criminal defendants across a myriad of charges, we possess an in-depth understanding of the…

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AB 600–Navigating Resentencing Opportunities: A Comprehensive Guide to AB 600 and Its Implications for California Inmates
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On October 8, 2023, California took a significant stride in criminal justice reform with the enactment of Assembly Bill 600, widely referred to as “AB 600”. This legislative development, approved by Governor Newsome, marks a paradigm shift in the state’s approach to resentencing hearings for inmates, introducing the concept of Judicial Initiated Sentencing. In this…

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Felony Sentencing Guidelines in California: A General Breakdown
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California’s felony sentencing guidelines are established by the California Penal Code and the California Rules of Court. Additionally, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) provides guidance on the implementation of sentencing laws through various policies and regulations. Generally, felony sentencing guidelines in California are determined by several factors, including: These guidelines are designed to…

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Power Trial Lawyers Achieves Success for Client Before the California Court of Appeals
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Power Trial Lawyers, P.C. successfully argued a client’s case in the California Appellate Court, Second District, forcing the case back to the Los Angeles County Superior Court for an evidentiary hearing. On December 1, 2022, after nearly 20 months of review, the California Appellate Court, Second District issued an order in a Power Trial Lawyers, P.C.,…

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SB 1437 & Life Without the Possibility of Parole — People v. Strong
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On August 8, 2022, the California Supreme Court decided a long-awaited case that affects SB 1437 Petitions for individuals convicted of Special Circumstance Murder when they ruled in the case of People v. Christopher Strong. Specifically, the Supreme Court ruled that some special circumstance findings do not automatically preclude defendants from SB 1437 relief. Background Regarding SB 1437…

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Power Trial Lawyers Client is Granted Commutation; Power Trial Lawyers Represented Client Before Parole Board
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Another Power Trial Lawyers, P.C. Client is spared from his sentence, when Governor Newsom granted his Application for Commutation of Sentence. His family and friends were elated to hear that the Power Trial Lawyers, P.C. client was sparred from his Life Without the Possibility of Parole sentence. Power Trial Lawyers, P.C. represented the client through…

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Attorney Matthew Barhoma appears on CourtTV for Analysis on Sentencing Laws and Recent Developments
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California Criminal Appeals Lawyer Comments on Recent Criminal Justice Headlines Recently, Attorney Matthew Barhoma, appeared on Court TV to discuss several of the nation’s highest-profile criminal cases.  Ahmaud Arbery Earlier this year, three White men who were previously convicted for the February 2020 murder of Ahmaud Arbery were sentenced by a Georgia judge. Shortly after…

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State and Federal Writs for Habeas Corpus, Generally Explained by Leading Criminal Appeals Lawyer
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The writ of habeas corpus, or the “Great Writ” as it is also known, is a powerful tool. The writ of habeas corpus calls for the review of an individual’s incarceration, requiring the government to justify why it is holding someone in custody. When properly used, a writ of habeas corpus can compel the release…

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