Many times when we are watching television news or a crime drama we hear the phrases petty theft or grand theft. In most states the value of the stolen item(s) will determine what crime will be charged. In California the most common theft charge is Petty Theft (Penal Code Section 488); this can only be…
Continue reading ›On September 30, 2009–the eve of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, President Obama remarked how this violent epidemic “touches the lives of Americans of all ages, leaving a devastating impact on women, men, and children of every background and circumstance.” This month is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Two different California code sections explain domestic violence. Under…
Continue reading ›As Angels’ fans basked in a 4-run lead against the Yankees in the American League play-offs on Thursday night, October 23rd, there was a little more action off the field. Hoping to see Angels’ left fielder Juan Rivera do some good during his at-bat an exuberant fan was seen walking around the rock fountain area…
Continue reading ›In California a common charge involving assault is Assault with a Deadly Weapon (Penal Code Section 245); if a person points a gun (or other dangerous weapon) at another person then he can be charged with assault with a deadly weapon. Even if the gun was not loaded and even if the person holding the…
Continue reading ›The LA Times and Orange County Register report that the Orange County crime lab and new DNA database will be reviewed in order to examine if there is a level of bias and to check productivity. John Moorlach a member of the Board of Supervisors commented that “if we’re doing all right they way it…
Continue reading ›Domestic Violence occurs when one person physically strikes another person without consent and the two people are married, in a dating relationship or otherwise romantically involved. This crime can be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony. If charged as a misdemeanor the maximum jail time possible is one-year. If charged as a felony the…
Continue reading ›Six-year old Falcon Heene, better known as “Balloon Boy”, floated away in a saucer-like balloon last Thursday in Colorado. At least that’s what his father told officials. However, two hours after the whole ordeal began, the balloon landed in a field 50 miles away without the boy inside. The six-year-old was later located in the…
Continue reading ›As reported by the Associated Press, Deputy Attorney General David Ogden released a policy memo that outlines suggestions for state attorneys regarding prosecution of medical marijuana users and distributors. Federal law does not allow marijuana to be sold or used for medical purposes even though various states do, California among them. The memo suggests that…
Continue reading ›Hit and Run ( California Vehicle Code Sections 20001, 20002) is a serious crime and can be very serious if you are said to be intoxicated. Orange County criminal attorney Will Bruzzo was able to keep this client out of jail and without a conviction on his record. Here is a testimonial from a client.…
Continue reading ›Having the right lawyer can make a difference. Here is a testimonial from someone charged with felony Grand Theft who hired Will Bruzzo, an Orange County California criminal attorney. His co-defendant went to jail. I was accused of felony conspiring to commit a crime (Penal Code Section 182(a)(1),several counts of felony commercial burglary (Penal Code…
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