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New Law: Veterans Now Eligible for DUI Diversion

By michaelfannon • August 25, 2017
On August 7, 2017, Governor Brown signed SB 725 which amends Penal Code section 1001.80 regarding veteran’s diversion by adding subdivision (l) to take effect as urgency legislation. Subdivision (l) now states: “Notwithstanding any other law, including Section 23640 of the Vehicle Code, a misdemeanor offense for which a defendant may be placed in a [..] The post New Law: Veterans Now Eligible for DUI Diversion appeared first on Ryan Birss, Attorney at Law.

Proposition 57 Update

By michaelfannon • July 26, 2017
My friend Douglas Fienberg from the Fresno County Public Defender’s Office has been carefully tracking the proposed rules for Proposition 57.  You can see the proposed rules here: http://www.cdcr.ca.gov/proposition57/docs/Prop-57-Public-Comment-Regs.pdf. Here is the latest from Mr. Fienberg: There are at least four problems with the proposed regulations. First, the proposed regulations exclude people subject to indeterminate [..] The post Proposition 57 Update appeared first on Ryan Birss, Attorney at Law.

California Proposition 57: What You Need to Know

By michaelfannon • November 21, 2016
On November 8, 2016, California voters approved Proposition 57, also known as the California Parole for Non-Violent Criminals and Juvenile Court Trial Requirements Initiative. Here’s a brief look at what Proposition 57 means to California and its citizens. New parole opportunities for those convicted of non-violent felonies. Proposition 57 changes the time calculation for parole [..] The post California Proposition 57: What You Need to Know appeared first on Ryan Birss, Attorney at Law.

Embezzlement

Embezzlement is a special kind of theft charge where a person is alleged to have stolen property they were trusted with caring for. This charge is usually brought against employees such as bookkeepers or medical caregivers.


If you’re convicted of embezzlement, you will be barred from many forms of employment. It may result in a felony on your record, and employers view embezzlement convictions as serious breaches of trust.


The circumstances surrounding embezzlement accusations are not always black and white. A higher manager may have mismanaged money and blamed a subordinate for a shortfall. Another employee may have committed a theft using your login. You may have made an honest mistake when handling funds.

Embezzlement

To make a case against you, the prosecutor must prove several things. First, that something was stolen. Second, that you were trusted to care for it. Third, that you used that trust to take the property. Fourth, that you had criminal intent.


If the prosecutor fails to prove just one of those things, you cannot be convicted of embezzlement.


If you’re looking for an experienced criminal defense lawyer to help you beat an embezzlement accusation, contact Ryan Birss today. Serving Shasta, Trinity, Tehama, Siskiyou, and Butte Counties.