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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.

Fraud

Fraud is an allegation of theft by deception. It can include a business executive who lied to stock buyers or a fake online seller who never intended to deliver the product. The key to a fraud case is that someone allegedly convinced someone to give them something with a lie.


Because fraud is based on a lie, it is a very serious accusation. In many situations, you will face a felony charge. Additionally, employers will view someone convicted as fraud as a liar who can’t be trusted and avoid hiring them.

Fraud

While prosecutors are often quick to charge fraud, an aggressive defensive attorney can make it extremely difficult for them to prove their case. It is never enough for the prosecution to just show that someone lost money or got a bad deal. They must prove that you knowingly told a lie, that you did so with the intent to steal, and that the alleged victim was actually influenced by the lie. You cannot be convicted if they cannot prove each of these elements beyond a reasonable doubt.


If you’ve been accused of fraud, contact Ryan Birss today to schedule a consultation. Serving Shasta, Trinity, Tehama, Siskiyou, and Butte Counties.