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At Power Trial Lawyers, we provide legal services for a unique criminal defense area – Homicide due to Driving Under the Influence (DUI). Servicing clients in Los Angeles and Orange County, we understand that every DUI homicide case is unique, with varying factors that can significantly impact the outcome. With our extensive experience in handling…

Facing a burglary charge can be a distressing and overwhelming experience. At Power Trial Lawyers, we understand the complexities and challenges of the legal process. Serving Los Angeles and Orange County, our dedicated professionals are committed to fighting aggressively for the rights of individuals accused of burglary. Our experienced lawyers strive to provide tailored strategies…

At Power Trial Lawyers, we understand that allegations of stalking can turn your world upside down. Located in Orange County and Los Angeles County, our seasoned attorneys bring a wealth of legal acumen and tenacity to every case, guiding you through the complex legal landscape. We work diligently to protect the rights of individuals facing…

Learning that someone has applied for a restraining order can be incredibly upsetting, regardless of the type of restraining order or the nature of the allegations. Almost always, the “facts” contained in a restraining order petition are entirely biased toward the person seeking protection. However, as emotional as this time is, it is essential that…

Once you determine that you need a restraining order, receiving a permanent order of protection cannot come soon enough. At the same time, if you haven’t been through the process before, the thought of filing for a restraining order can become a seemingly overwhelming task. The truth is, filing for a restraining order in California…

California Restraining Order Forms The need for a restraining order often comes up during exceptionally challenging times. For this reason, it is common for those seeking the protection of a California restraining order to feel overwhelmed by the process. However, if you believe you need a restraining order, it is imperative that you do not…

How California Inmates Can Effectively Leverage the Newly-Passed AB 600 in Hopes of Obtaining a Resentencing Hearing On October 8, 2023, Governor Newsome officially approved Assembly Bill 600 (“AB 600”), which is the latest criminal justice reform measure in California. Like many of the other recent changes in the state’s criminal justice system, AB 600…

Recently, the California criminal defense and appeal lawyers at Power Trial Lawyers, P.C. watched as a client who was formally sentenced to 35 years to life in prison walked free after serving only 20 years  of that sentence in the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. This marks yet another inmate who was freed as…

In the ever-changing landscape that is the California criminal justice system, the concept of pretrial diversion stands as a means of getting all charges dismissed before trial. Pretrial diversion is a legal mechanism that allows certain individuals to bypass the traditional prosecutorial process in favor of rehabilitative programs. Often times, if completed successfully, a judicial…

California criminal law is known across the country for its use of sentencing enhancements, which first started to become law back in the 1990s. However, since then, critics of California’s sentencing enhancements have pointed out that they have led to over-incarceration, especially among racial minorities. Among the most notorious of all enhancements are the firearm…