A noise complaint sounds like a minor issue. Most of the time, it is. But in Orange County, depending on how a situation unfolds, what starts as a neighbor calling the police can result in a real criminal charge that stays on your record. If you find yourself facing charges after what began as a…
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Being falsely accused of a crime in Orange County can be overwhelming and life-altering. At the Law Offices of William Bruzzo, your trusted Orange County criminal defense lawyer, we understand how critical it is to respond wisely and swiftly. Taking the right steps and knowing your rights can make all the difference in protecting your…
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Facing criminal charges in California can be stressful, especially if you don’t know the right steps to protect yourself. At the Law Offices of William Bruzzo, our experienced Orange County criminal defense attorney has helped many local residents avoid costly errors that hurt their defense. Knowing these common mistakes can help you protect your rights…
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In any criminal case, evidence can shape the outcome. A fingerprint, text, or video might seem strong until it is mishandled. When evidence is not properly managed, it can lead to wrongful convictions or result in charges being dismissed. That is why proper collection, storage, and use of evidence is so important. At the Law…
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It wasn’t violent. It wasn’t even physical. So why are you being treated like a criminal? In California, assault or battery charges can come from misunderstandings or split-second decisions. But now you’re in the system, and what happens next could change everything. The Law Offices of William W. Bruzzo is here to help. An experienced…
Continue reading ›On Monday September 9, 2013, the new Governor George Deukmejian Courthouse in Long Beach had its first day on the record. The new courthouse is 65% bigger than the previous facility down the street. It has 24 courtrooms, six elevators, escalators, stairs cases and a Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf. If there is a need for more…
Continue reading ›Most people are aware that they have a right to a speedy trial guaranteed by the Constitution. However, few people understand how this right works as a practical matter. The best way to analyze speedy trial rights is to break down cases by misdemeanor and felony. Misdemeanor cases affected by the speedy trial clause of the…
Continue reading ›With the New Year comes new rules, Governor Jerry Brown signed into law 760 bills addressing various social issues and special projects. Here are some of the new laws for 2012 listed by the Los Angeles Times: Defendants extradited to California will have an additional $100,000.00 added to their bail. Importation and production of beers…
Continue reading ›Many sex crimes require lifetime registration under Penal Code Section 290. However, for some sex crime convictions like Penal Code Section 314(Indecent Exposure) a person may be relieved of the duty to register if he is granted a Certificate of Rehabilitation under Penal Code Section 4852.01. This generally requires a clean record since the conviction and…
Continue reading ›The LA Times reported December 29th that California continues to sentence more prisoners to death than any other state, creating the countries most populous death row; 28 new prisoners were added in 2010. LA County alone sentenced as many as the lone star state of Texas. The state’s death chamber was idle for a fifth year, due…
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