Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer
At the Criminal Defense Law Office of Martinian & Associates, we handle all types of criminal matters for clients throughout Los Angeles. Some of the types of criminal defense cases we handle include, but are not limited to, are seen below. Please click on the link to learn more about the specific type of crime:
We also handle criminal appeals and
expungements for our clients, as post-conviction relief.
| May 17, 2012 |
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Man Faces Four Years After NBA Championship Celebration Goes Wrong
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| Posted By Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer |
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| When the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Boston Celtics on June 17 th , 2010, the celebration of some of the fans got out of hand. A small group chose to commit assault and arson, setting fire to a taxicab, smashing windows, throwing objects at others ... |
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| May 14, 2012 |
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Defining Extortion
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| Posted By Los Angeles Criminal Attorney |
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| Have you or family member been accused of extortion? If so, you probably have many questions going through your mind. What is extortion? What are the possible penalties? How can I defend myself? According to the California Penal Code Section 518-527, ... |
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| May 10, 2012 |
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Son Arrested On Suspicion of Murdering Father in Carson, CA
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| Uncertainty surrounds the murder of a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement special agent M.C. from Carson, California. Currently, his 14-year-old son is in custody for the killing, but friends are saying that the two had a great relationship. In ... |
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| May 07, 2012 |
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TSA Screeners Arrested for Letting Drugs Through Security
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| Posted By Los Angeles Criminal Attorney |
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| In what is being called a betrayal of trust, four LAX Transportation Security Administration screeners have been arrested for taking bribes. Rather than carry out their responsibility, they instead accepted cash to turn a blind eye to drugs that were ... |
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| May 03, 2012 |
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LA Lakers Forward Charged With Choking Girlfriend of Two Years
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| Jordon Hill, a forward for the Los Angeles Lakers will not be able to play in the playoffs because of a felony assault charge that is hanging over his head. His girlfriend, 28-year-old D.L. accused him of choking her on February 29 th in Houston, ... |
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| April 30, 2012 |
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Police Officer Accused of Child Pornography Possession
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| Posted By Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer |
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| A member of the Long Beach Police Department was arrested when it came to light that he had been soliciting child pornography. The 40-year-old had been a police officer for nine years when this arrest came. He had met a minor while working and had ... |
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| April 26, 2012 |
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The LA Riots: Twenty Years Later
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| Posted By Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney |
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| At the intersection of Florence and Normandie in South Central Los Angeles, on April 29 th 1992, the now infamous LA riots broke out. When the people in the area heard the news that a not-guilty verdict was reached for the alleged beating of Rodney ... |
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| April 23, 2012 |
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Forgery and Counterfeiting: California Penal Code
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| The California Penal Code Section 470-483.5 gives information regarding the offenses of forgery and counterfeiting. Forgery is defined as signing the name of another person, real or fictitious, with the purpose of committing fraud. If an individual ... |
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| April 19, 2012 |
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$125,000 Reward Offered for Information on Killing of USC Students
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| Posted By Los Angeles Criminal Attorney |
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| The University of Southern California was in shock when two graduate students were shot and killed about a mile from campus. M.Q. and Y.W., both aged 23, were sitting in a BMW when an unknown individual came and shot them both. Possible motives could ... |
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| April 16, 2012 |
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Understanding Perjury and Its Charges
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| Posted By Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney |
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| In many states, it is a criminal offense to lie when you are under oath or when creating legal documents. Also known as forswearing, anyone who gives false information relating to a legal matter could be severely penalized. Under the California Penal ... |
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| April 12, 2012 |
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Battery Allegation Thrown at Actress Lindsay Lohan
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| Posted By Los Angeles Criminal Lawyer |
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| With her probation ending two weeks ago, actress Lindsay Lohan is facing battery allegations. On Saturday April 7 th , a woman came to the police stating that Lohan had shoved her at a West Hollywood nightclub on Thursday the 5 th . However, ... |
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| April 09, 2012 |
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Seven Minors Arrested for Suspected Hate Crime
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| Posted By Los Angeles Criminal Attorney |
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| On March 14 th , a group of seven teenagers aged between 13 and 16 were captured on video attacking a 15-year-old Hispanic boy. The attack occurred near Cactus Middle School in Palmdale as the boy was walking home from school. The authorities are ... |
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| April 05, 2012 |
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Shooting in La Mirada, CA Leaves Youth Dead
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| Posted By Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer |
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| On April 1 st , a youth was pronounced dead after a suspected gang-related incident. Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Homicide Bureau are still investigating exactly what happened, but they know the juvenile male was killed on the ... |
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| April 02, 2012 |
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Cruelty Charges Brought Against Animal Broker
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| Posted By Los Angeles Criminal Lawyer |
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| Fifteen monkeys died in 2008 when animal broker, R.M.C. from Florida, was making a shipment to Bangkok. However, instead of arriving safely to Thailand, the shipment of monkeys was denied transit through China and returned back to Los Angeles. At the ... |
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| March 29, 2012 |
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Drunk Driving Arrest for Bobby Brown
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| Posted By Los Angeles Criminal Attorney |
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| On Monday, March 26 th , the ex-husband of Whitney Houston was pulled over and arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. The arrest of Bobby Brown comes only a little over a month after the death of the famous singer/songwriter. Police say ... |
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| March 26, 2012 |
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Investigation Continues Surrounding Woman's Skeleton Found in Malibu Ravine
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| Posted By Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney |
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| In 2009, twenty-four-year-old M.R. was arrested after leaving a restaurant without paying the bill. For walking out on the $86 she owed, she was taken to a remote sheriff's station for booking. In the middle of the night, she was released from ... |
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| March 22, 2012 |
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Los Angeles Man Arrested for Killing Father With Hammer
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| Posted By Los Angeles Criminal Lawyer |
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| On March 18 th , a man was arrested after telling law enforcement that he was guilty of killing his father with a hammer. Police went to the home in Chatsworth after receiving a call and they found a man dead inside. Rather than making up an excuse, ... |
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| March 19, 2012 |
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Illegal Search & Seizure
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| Posted By Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer |
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| Under the Fourth Amendment of the Constitution, citizens are protected against illegal search and seizure . This means that if a law enforcement officer needs to search a premise, home, or vehicle, they must first secure a search warrant unless they ... |
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| March 15, 2012 |
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World-Renowned Wine Collector Arrested for Fraud
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| Posted By Los Angeles Criminal Attorney |
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| Wine collector and dealer, Indonesian R.K., was arrested in Los Angeles following attempts to sell over $1.3 million in counterfeit wine. He was well known for his taste and expertise and his mere interest in a wine could drive up the prices. He sold ... |
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| March 12, 2012 |
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Understanding California's Open Container Laws
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| Posted By Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer |
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| Under the California Vehicle Code, it is illegal to drive with an open container of alcohol in a vehicle, even if the driver is not consuming the alcohol. Usually, this offense is categorized as an infraction which is only punishable by a fine. ... |
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