Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer – and for many people in Orange County, that means cookouts, beach days, concerts, baseball games,

If you’ve recently been arrested or charged with a crime, your first court date, known as an arraignment, can be overwhelming. You may not know

The decisions you make within the first 24 to 48 hours of being arrested can have a lasting impact on your future. However, most people

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For many immigrants building a life in the United States, a guilty plea in California may trigger immigration consequences such as deportation, denial of naturalization,

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The celebrations and travel associated with the holiday season in Orange County also bring a noticeable spike in arrests. Every year, local law enforcement reports