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Law Offices of James M. Crawford, 528 N Glassell Street, Orange, CA (2026)

Appellate Law- Anyone who is convicted of a state or federal crime in California, whether as a result of a jury trial, a bench trial, or by pleading guilty is entitled to appeal his or her conviction or the criminal sentence received. Crawford focuses his practice solely on criminal law, helping clients with their state and federal problems at all stages of the criminal law process

DUI Law- If yo

u have been arrested for DUI, you will have to deal with both the criminal justice system and the DMV. Even for a first offense, the penalties can be serious-including license suspension, fines of almost $2,000, mandatory attendance at State or DMV Approved alcohol programs, and potential jail time. In addition, a DUI conviction stays on your DMV record for at least 10 years, and may result in higher insurance premiums. State statutes define which persons are under the original jurisdiction of the juvenile court. Most states define the upper age of juvenile court jurisdiction in delinquency matters as 17.

02/15/2026

Crimigration assistance Is anyone handling habeas petitions or other relief for persons taken into ICE custody

12/09/2025

𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐚 𝐁𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡-𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬

𝘈 𝘧𝘦𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘵 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘶𝘱𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘥 𝘊𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘯𝘪𝘢’𝘴 𝘣𝘢𝘯 𝘰𝘯 𝘭𝘢𝘳𝘨𝘦-𝘤𝘢𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘢𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘻𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴. 𝘍𝘪𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘳𝘶𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘵 𝘨𝘶𝘯 𝘭𝘢𝘸𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴.

In March 2025, the Ninth Circuit Court ruled in Duncan v. Bonta to uphold California’s prohibition on large-capacity ammunition magazines. The decision found that the law does not violate the Second Amendment and reaffirmed the state’s authority to regulate fi****ms in the interest of public safety.

The ban, which applies to magazines capable of holding more than 10 rounds, was first enacted in 2000 and later strengthened through voter initiatives and legislation. This most recent ruling reversed a lower court’s decision that found the ban unconstitutional, citing the Supreme Court’s decision in Bruen as precedent for considering the nation’s historical firearm traditions. The Ninth Circuit, however, emphasized that public safety and modern regulatory needs could still justify such limits.

Supporters of the ruling argue that limiting magazine capacity helps reduce casualties in mass shootings and supports law enforcement’s ability to respond effectively to violent incidents. They note that large-capacity magazines have been disproportionately used in high-profile mass shootings, making their regulation a matter of urgency. Opponents, including gun rights advocacy groups, argue that the ban criminalizes law-abiding citizens and fails to address the root causes of gun violence.

If you own or are charged with possessing a high-capacity magazine, it’s important to understand how this ruling affects you. Consult with a fi****ms attorney to ensure you remain in compliance with state law. This case may yet reach the Supreme Court, so staying informed is essential.

12/02/2025

𝐋𝐚𝐰 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞: 𝐒𝐁 𝟒𝟖𝟑 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐬

SB 483 is a bill that provides retroactive relief and is time-sensitive. It declares that certain enhancements and priors imposed before recent changes in the law to be legally invalid. This means that individuals who have been sentenced with these enhancements in the past can now have their sentences reevaluated and potentially reduced.

Prison-prior enhancements are used to increase the sentence of an individual who has previously served time in prison. HS 11370.1 is a statute that provides for a three-year sentence enhancement for certain drug offenses. Both of these enhancements have been used in the past to increase sentences, sometimes resulting in excessively long sentences that do not reflect the severity of the crime.

Under SB 483, the CDCR and Counties are required to identify all individuals who are serving a sentence that includes one or both of these enhancements and notify the sentencing court. The court must then recall and resentence those individuals to remove the invalid enhancements. The deadline for the court to complete this process is October 1, 2022, for those currently serving time on the enhancement, and December 31, 2023, for everyone else.

Additionally, the bill requires the appointment of counsel for all individuals subject to resentencing, ensuring that they have legal representation throughout the process. This is important because it can be challenging for individuals to navigate the legal system on their own, especially in cases where their sentences are being reconsidered.

Overall, SB 483 is an important piece of legislation that provides an opportunity for individuals who have been subject to excessive sentences to have their cases reevaluated and potentially reduced. It is an example of the ongoing efforts to reform the criminal justice system and ensure that sentences are fair and just.

11/25/2025

𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐚 𝐂𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐬 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐎𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐟𝐭

𝘕𝘦𝘸 𝘊𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘯𝘪𝘢 𝘭𝘢𝘸𝘴 𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘨𝘦𝘵 𝘰𝘳𝘨𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘻𝘦𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘧𝘵 𝘣𝘺 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘬𝘦𝘵𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦. 𝘏𝘦𝘳𝘦’𝘴 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸.

In response to a surge in organized retail theft, California has enacted new laws in 2025 aimed at curbing these crimes. Assembly Bill 2943 criminalizes the possession of stolen goods valued over $950 with the intent to sell, exchange, or return them, even if the individual did not personally commit the theft.

Additionally, Senate Bill 1144 requires online marketplaces to implement policies prohibiting the sale of stolen goods, establish mechanisms for reporting such sales, and notify law enforcement if they suspect a seller is dealing in stolen merchandise.

These measures aim to dismantle the infrastructure supporting organized retail theft rings. However, they also raise concerns about potential overreach and the implications for individuals unknowingly involved in such activities. If you’re facing charges related to retail theft, it’s imperative to consult with a criminal defense attorney to understand your rights and options under these new law

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