Will Bruzzo’s Blog

Being arrested and taken into police custody can be a jarring experience, especially if this is your first interaction with the criminal justice system. Once you’ve been placed under arrest by law enforcement, specific procedures need to be followed by the police officer who is arresting you. When your constitutional rights are violated, your attorney…

California is one of the strictest states in the country when it comes to recording laws. If investigators or another party recorded your phone calls or private conversations without proper legal authority, that evidence may be inadmissible in court. An Orange County criminal defense attorney who understands how to challenge illegally obtained evidence can make…

Getting arrested while visiting Orange County is a situation no one plans for. Whether you were here on vacation, attending a convention, or passing through on business, California courts will not pause your case because you live somewhere else. An experienced Orange County criminal defense lawyer who knows the local courts can make a significant…

Certain statements made during an argument can cross into criminal territory under California Penal Code 422, and the consequences are serious. If you or someone you know is facing this situation, speaking with an Orange County criminal defense attorney as early as possible is the right move. We can help you understand what the law…

Being charged as an accessory after the fact means prosecutors believe you helped someone else avoid arrest, trial, or punishment after they committed a felony. At the Law Offices of William W. Bruzzo, our Orange County criminal defense attorney has represented clients who were charged as accessories even when their involvement was limited to letting…

Trespassing charges at shopping centers, office buildings, and other commercial properties in Orange County are more common than most people realize. At the Law Offices of William W. Bruzzo, our Orange County criminal defense lawyer has defended clients who were charged with trespassing after being asked to leave a store, a parking lot, or a…

Resisting arrest is one of the most commonly added charges in Orange County, and it frequently appears after routine traffic stops where the situation escalated. At the Law Offices of William W. Bruzzo, our Orange County criminal defense attorney has seen many cases where a resisting arrest charge was tacked on after a traffic stop,…

A night out at a bar or restaurant in Newport Beach or Huntington Beach can go sideways fast. One shove, one thrown punch, and suddenly you are in handcuffs in the back of a police car. At the Law Offices of William W. Bruzzo, our Orange County criminal defense lawyer has represented people arrested after…

A search can become the centerpiece of the prosecution’s case. Once police claim they found drugs, weapons, or other evidence, prosecutors often treat that discovery as the entire story. But the way evidence is obtained matters. If you were searched in Orange County, whether in Santa Ana, Irvine, or nearby cities, you may have defenses…

Fraud charges can threaten more than your freedom. They can affect your career, professional licensing, and reputation in a way that lingers long after court ends. In Orange County business districts like Irvine, Santa Ana, Costa Mesa, and Newport Beach, investigations may start quietly through audits, complaints, or subpoenas.  At The Law Offices of William…