Effective criminal defense representation does not begin at the time of arrest and does not end upon conviction. In fact, there are numerous options for people under investigation and several possibilities for post-conviction relief. Where others might say a case is hopeless, attorney Nam Q. Doan knows where opportunities lie throughout the criminal defense process.
California Penal Code 240 – Assault Under California Penal Code 240, an assault is an unlawful attempt, coupled with a present ability, to commit a violent injury on the person of another. What this means is that an assault can be committed when a person performs an act that is likely to result in a …
The Crime of Battery – California Penal Code 242, 243 Orange County/Los Angeles Battery Attorney Battery is any willful and unlawful use of force or violence upon the person of another. This means you will be charged with battery if you purposely and unlawfully touch someone. The touching does not need to cause any pain …
Burglary – California Penal Code 459 Los Angeles Burglary Attorney Burglary is committed when a person enters a building with the intent to commit a felony. If the building associated with your complaint is a house that is inhabited by other people, you will be charged with first degree burglary. It is considered second degree …
Certificate of Rehabilitation – Information – California Penal Code 4852.01 Orange County Felony Defense Attorney If you are not eligible for an expungement, the next best thing to clear your criminal record would be to apply for a certificate of rehabilitation and a governor’s pardon. This usually applies to anyone convicted of a felony …
Check Fraud – Forgery – California Penal Code 476 Orange County Forgery Defense Attorney Using a bad check can lead to being charged with forgery in California. A bad check can be a check with insufficient funds, stolen, forged, etc. The crime of check fraud can be charged as either a felony or …
Criminal Threats – California Penal Code section 422 Orange County Criminal Threats Attorney Criminal threats is defined as any person who threatens to commit a crime which results in death or great bodily injury to another person. The threat can be made orally or in written form such as by email or text message. It’s …
Domestic Violence – Corporal Injury to a Spouse – PC 273.5 Orange County/Los Angeles Domestic Violence Attorney Domestic violence is a crime with severe punishment in California. One of the most common types of domestic violence is under California Penal Code 273.5. This domestic violence crime is also known as “corporal injury to a spouse.” …
Driving With a Suspend License – Overview – California Vehicle Code Section 14601 Orange County Driving with a Suspended License Attorney Your license can be suspended for a number of different reasons. If you’re arrested for driving with a suspended license, you can be convicted of a misdemeanor. This means that there is a …
PC 1000 – California Drug Diversion Program Orange County Drug Crimes Attorney Deferred entry of judgment may be available to you in certain drug cases. Under Penal Code 1000, certain controlled substance crimes may be eligible for a diversion program. What this means is that the drug crime you are charged with may be …
Prop 36 – Post Conviction Drug Treatment – California Penal Code 1210 Orange County Drug Crimes Attorney Prop 36 provides a drug treatment program with probation for qualified defendants convicted of nonviolent drug possession offenses. You are not eligible for Prop 36 if: You were previously convicted of a serious or violent felony …
Possession of a Controlled Substance – California Health & Safety Code Section 11350 Orange County Drug Crimes Attorney In California, it is a crime to be in possession of an illegal drug. This crime is also known as “Possession of a Controlled Substance.” Common illegal drugs include: Cocaine Heroine Ecstasy Acid Methamphetamine This crime is …
Possession for Sale of a Controlled Substance California Health & Safety Code 11351 Orange County/Los Angeles Drug Attorney Call the Law Offices of Nam Q. Doan if you have been arrested for possession of a controlled substance for sale. Possession of a controlled substance for sale is a felony under California Health and Safety Code …
DUI – Driving Under the Influence – California Vehicle Code 23152 Being charged with a DUI is now one of the most common crimes in California. Cops are on the lookout more than ever for drunk drivers. Unfortunately, anyone who’s had a drink can be susceptible of being charged with driving under the influence. California …
Expungement of Criminal Record Orange County/Los Angeles Expungement Attorney – California Penal Code 1203.4 If you have been convicted of a crime and need to clean your criminal record, you can do this by a process called an expungement. With the current economy, it is more important than ever to expunge your criminal record. Employers …
Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Spousal Support – Orange County/Los Angeles Family Law Attorney The Law Offices of Nam Q. Doan will represent you in family law proceedings. These proceedings include divorces, child custody hearings, child support hearings, and spousal support hearings. It is important to have a family law attorney to protect your rights …
Governor’s Pardon – California Penal Code 4800 et seq Orange County Felony Defense Lawyer A granting of a Certificate of Rehabilitation is an automatic recommendation and application to Governor of California for a Pardon. To be eligible for a Governor’s Pardon, you must have been convicted of a felony or certain misdemeanor sex offenses. …
Gross Vehicular Manslaughter While Intoxicated – California Penal Code 191.5(a) Orange County Vehicular Manslaughter Attorney Gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated is the unlawful killing of a human being without malice aforethought, in the driving of a vehicle, where the driving was under the influence in violation of Section 23140, 23152, or 23153 of the …
Hit & Run With Property Damage – California Vehicle Code 20002 Orange County Hit & Run Attorney Hit and run with property damage is a misdemeanor crime in California. If you are convicted of Hit & Run, you may be sentenced to jail for up to 6 months and a fine of $1,000. There are …
Minor in Possession of Alcohol – California Vehicle Code 23224 Orange County MIP Attorney It is a crime for a minor to be in possession of alcohol in California. This crime is a misdemeanor, which means it is not a simple traffic ticket that can be paid off with no consequences outside of having …
Minor Purchasing or Drinking Alcohol – California Business and Professions Code 25638(b) Orange County Minor in Possession of Alcohol Lawyer In California, the legal age to purchase and drink alcohol is 21 years of age. If you’re under 21, and you’re caught either purchasing or drinking alcohol, you will be charged with a misdemeanor. …
Possession of a Controlled Substance while Armed with Firearm – California Health & Safety Code 11370.1 Orange County Drug Crimes Defense Attorney It is a felony to be in possession of drugs while armed with a firearm. The punishment if convicted can be imprisonment in state prison for up to four years. The firearm …
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – California Health & Safety Code 11364 Orange County Drug Crimes Lawyer Possessing drug paraphernalia is a felony in California and can be punishable by up to three years in state prison. Drug paraphernalia is any object that can be used to inject or consume a controlled substance. Common …
Public Intoxication – California Penal Code 647(f) Orange County/Los Angeles Drunk in Public Attorney If you have been arrested for being drunk in public, call the Law Offices of Nam Q. Doan today. Public Intoxication is a misdemeanor classified as disorderly conduct under California Penal Code 647(f). Public intoxication is committed if you are found …
Receiving Stolen Property – Overview – California Penal Code 496 Orange County Receiving Stolen Property Attorney It is a crime to buy or receive property that is stolen or that has been obtained in any manner that constitutes theft or extortion. You must actually know that the property was stolen. Receiving stolen property is …
Reckless Driving – Overview – California Vehicle Code 23103 Orange County Reckless Driving Attorney Driving recklessly is a misdemeanor in California. Under California Vehicle Code Section 23103, a person who drives a vehicle upon a highway in willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property is guilty of reckless driving. This …
Restraining Order Orange County Restraining Order Attorney A restraining order is a court order that protects one person from another person’s physical abuse, threats, stalking, or harassment. If the court has ordered a restraining, failure to abide by the court’s orders can lead to criminal charges. There are different types of restraining orders available …
Robbery – California Penal Code 211 Southern California Robbery Attorney Under California Penal Code 211, robbery is the felonious taking of personal property in the possession of another, from his person or immediate presence, and against his will, accomplished by means of force or fear. What this means is that robbery is committed …
Theft Crimes – Petty Theft – California Penal Code 484-490 There are many types of theft crimes. The specific type of theft crime often depends on how the theft occurred and the value of the stolen goods. Theft by larceny, under California Penal Code 484, is when you are accused of taking someone else’s property …
Vandalism – California Penal Code 594 Orange County/Los Angeles Vandalism Attorney Call the Law Offices of Nam Q. Doan if you have been arrested for committing vandalism. Vandalism is defined in California Penal Code 594. Vandalism is committed when you maliciously commit the following acts on property that does not belong to you: Defaces with …
Vehicular Manslaughter While Intoxicated – California Penal Code 191.5(b) Los Angeles Vehicular Manslaughter Attorney Vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated is the unlawful killing of a human being without malice aforethought, in the driving of a vehicle, where the driving was in violation of Section 23140, 23152, or 23153 of the Vehicle Code, and the killing …