WEAPON CHARGES

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CRIMINAL LAWYER IN SACRAMENTO

There are few areas of law as hotly contested as that of guns and weapons.

The state of California lies at one extreme while a large portion of the country lies at another, where guns and weapons are quite loosely regulated. Since individuals cross state lines quite frequently, it can be complicated to understand what exactly is permitted in each state.

Weapons Charges in California

California regulates guns and other weapons quite strictly, so there are many laws related to this subject. Due to this high regulation, it can be difficult to understand what is legal and what is illegal. Some of the more common weapons charges in California include:

  • Carrying a concealed firearm
  • Improper handling of a gun in a car
  • Aggravated assault with a deadly weapon (includes firearms)
  • Firing a gun into a building or structure that is occupied
  • Selling firearms
  • Possessing an assault weapon

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POLICE CONTACT

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If you have been contacted by law enforcement, now is the time to contact Law Offices of Alin Cintean by calling (916) 441-3500.

It is not uncommon for someone to have no knowledge that they are being investigated until a federal agent or a detective attempts to make contact and obtain a statement. Most often the contact will be attempted in person but it is also not uncommon for law enforcement to initiate phone contact. If contact was attempted and the person was not home, a detective or agent may leave behind a business card with a number to call. Sometimes in rare situations law enforcement will attempt to make contact with the friends or family of the person they want to speak with. If you suspect that you are the subject of an investigation do not wait to call a criminal defense attorney.
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CALIFORNIA CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM

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Chances are that if you are reading this page you are seeking to learn more about the California state criminal justice system and how it works. Below we set out some of the basics of what happens after someone is arrested. This is by no means a thorough overview but we hope it will be a good starting point. Each case is different and requires individual attention. If you have been arrested and charged with a crime it is best to contact a Sacramento criminal attorney for free consultation about your case.

FOLLOWING THE ARREST

Once someone is arrested a police report is usually generated. This police report typically makes its way to the District Attorney’s office within 24 to 48 hours after the arrest. A deputy district attorney is typically assigned to review police report and file a complaint with the court. In some cases it is possible that a complaint was already filed in Superior Court prior to the arrest. The complaint would contain the criminal charges supported by the facts alleged in the police report. The prosecution of a felony case can also commence by filing a grand jury indictment. If the arrested person remains in custody they are generally arraigned within two days following the arrest. Someone arrested on a weekend or during a holiday may have to wait an extra day to be arraigned

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CHILD MOLESTATION ACCUSATIONS & CHARGES

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Sacramento criminal defense lawyer Alin Cintean is knowledgeable in protecting you against false accusations of lewd and lascivious conduct involving minors. As a former prosecutor and a California board-certified criminal law specialist will put his knowledge to work for you. We provide stellar representation to clients throughout the Greater Sacramento Area.

Child Molestation

California Penal Code Section 288 defines child molestation as touching a victim younger than 14 with the intent to arouse the sexual desire of either the offender or the victim. The statute is especially broad because it does not name any specific part of the body. While a child’s private parts are most obvious, touching any part of a child’s body with the intent to arouse sexual gratification can lead to a conviction. Even an accidental touching on the head or arm of a minor can be turned into a child molestation charge in California. Continue reading “CHILD MOLESTATION ACCUSATIONS & CHARGES” →

CHILD PORNOGRAPHY CHARGES

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Being falsely accused of child pornography can ruin lives and professional careers.

The consequences for possessing, selling, or distributing child pornography can be severe. In today’s information age, most child pornography offenses occur on the Internet, which crosses state lines. Early in 2013, suspects from California were among 245 individuals (both male and female) who were arrested in “Operation Sunflower” a federal sweep of people believed to be traders, producers, or owners of child pornography. The sweep was dubbed Operation Sunflower to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the rescue of an eleven-year-old in Kansas that resulted from the identification of a sunflower-shaped highway road sign. In another early 2013 federal case, a man was sentenced to 135 months in prison for transportation of child pornography. Continue reading “CHILD PORNOGRAPHY CHARGES” →

CHILD ABUSE

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Being falsely accused of child abuse can ruin lives and professional careers.

Publicized events have highlighted situations in which authorities failed to protect children by not intervening fast enough. Unfortunately for the accused this now often means that the authorities will act first and ask questions later. More often than not child abuse allegations start with a complaint to law enforcement filed by someone outside the home. Often charges of child abuse or child endangerment arise after a complaint started by a “mandated reporter.” A mandated reporter in the child abuse context can be a teacher, a caretaker, a pediatric nurse or other professional who has regular contact with children in the course of their work. The law imposes on people within such professions the duty to report suspected physical abuse, sexual abuse or any other type of abuse or evidence of neglect. For the purposes of fulfilling the mandated reporting laws, abuse is typically suspected when the child seems to have suffered physical injury other than in an accidental way, has injuries or has other signs of a condition resulting from abuse or neglect. Such conditions may include sexual molestation, physical exploitation, and even malnutrition. Continue reading “CHILD ABUSE” →

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LAWYER SACRAMENTO

Domestic Violence Lawyer Sacramento
Law Offices of Alin Cintean has established itself as a leading California domestic violence law firm, having successfully handled numerous domestic violence cases in Sacramento County. We are dedicated to defending your rights and providing you with the highest quality legal representation.

Domestic violence refers to a wide range of conduct, from threats and verbal harassment to the use of physical force. Domestic violence includes all forms of abuse, from screaming and pushing, to emotional and physical abuse. Each year, approximately 1 million women suffer from nonfatal violence perpetrated by an intimate partner. More than 4 million women experience a serious assault by someone they know or love. Continue reading “DOMESTIC VIOLENCE” →

CHILD MOLESTATION CHARGES & LEGAL DEFENSE

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CHILD MOLESTATION CHARGES & LEGAL DEFENSE

IN 2011, 9.7% OF REPORTED CASES OF CHILD ABUSE INVOLVED SEXUAL ABUSE

Since 2011, California has been implementing a realignment policy following a ruling by the United States Supreme Court mandating lower crowding in prisons. Since then, there has been a 15% increase in parolees required to register as sex offenders violating the terms of their release. Sacramento has an especially high percentage of sex offender parole violations as compared to the rest of California.

PENALTIES FOR A SEX OFFENSE CONVICTION ARE SEVERE

As experienced Sacramento criminal defense lawyers, we possess a thorough understanding of how child molestation charges are structured from investigation through trial and appeal. In California, the penalties for a sex offense conviction are severe, and can be even more substantial than the penalties for murder, including a lifetime registered as a sex offender. Because the list of registered sex offenders is so readily accessible, registration can affect whether someone who is convicted can find a job or a place to live.

The mere accusation of child molestation can ruin your reputation and relationships with your family, coworkers, employer, and friends. Therefore, if you are being investigated or facing charges of child molestation in Sacramento, it is imperative that you contact an experienced criminal defense attorney. Below is information that may help you understand how this offense is defined in California, and how the related criminal process works from beginning to end. Continue reading “CHILD MOLESTATION CHARGES & LEGAL DEFENSE” →

CALIFORNIA PROFESSIONAL LICENSE ALLEGATIONS, DEFENSE & HEARINGS

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FALSE PROFESSIONAL LICENSE ALLEGATIONS

There are many possible defenses when a regulatory licensing board has filed an accusation against a professional license holder. One of the more common defenses is that the factual allegations lodged against the licensee are untrue.

Although this type of defense may seem obvious in a California professional license defense case, not every professional license accusation can or should be defended in this manner. If a skilled and knowledgeable professional license defense attorney decides to use this defense, the professional license defense lawyer should be ready to take all the necessary steps available to illuminate the facts that show the client did not violate the state licensing board’s rules, codes or regulations. The license defense attorney should immediately begin to sculpt out the known facts in order to show that the allegations against the professional license holder are just plain false.

OUR ATTORNEYS WILL INVESTIGATE ALL CLAIMS MADE BY THE REGULATING BOARD

At the Law Offices of Alin Cintean we are ready to thoroughly and zealously investigate all claims made by the regulating board. This is done to quickly determine if the licensing agency possesses any evidence required to show the professional license holder violated the regulatory agency’s codes of conduct. The experienced licensing attorneys at the Law Offices of Alin Cintean know that just because a licensing agency brings forth allegations, it does not mean the agency will be able to prove that the allegations are true. The allegations must be carefully compared to the existing codes and regulations. Many accusations will fall apart when the evidence is viewed in light of all the rules of evidence as well as subjected to rigorous cross-examination. Continue reading “CALIFORNIA PROFESSIONAL LICENSE ALLEGATIONS, DEFENSE & HEARINGS” →

PROFESSIONAL LICENSE DEFENSE

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Legal Trouble With Your Professional Licensing Board?

Sacramento defense attorney Alin Cintean handles professional license defense cases in California. The area of the law dealing with professional license defense can be complex and often confusing.

In order to protect the general public from harm, the State of California has instituted many rules and regulations that govern the conduct of various professions and professionals. These rules and standards are enforced though a complex professional licensing system. The state system also includes standards for professional license discipline. While the state regulates a vast number of professions, there are some common threads when it comes to regulation, defense and punishment.

Of course someone seeking to practice a regulated profession, such as a doctor, nurse, dentist must obtain a license from the state agency that polices that specific profession. This licensing agency may attempt to deny a license or seek to discipline for current license holders if it believes their conduct does not meet the standards set in that particular profession. Such a denial or discipline is usually done through a hearing that is articulated in the Administrative Procedure Act (Gov Code 11340-11529). Continue reading “PROFESSIONAL LICENSE DEFENSE” →