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  • Minor In Possession Of Fake ID | PC 470b

    Minor In Possession Of Fake ID | PC 470b

    In Los Angeles County, California, the matter of minors’ possession of a forged identification (ID) card is serious. Under the California Penal Code 470b (PC 470b), it is illegal for any person, including a minor, to display or possess with knowledge and intent, a forged or fake ID. This article aims to provide clear and…

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  • What Types of Cases Can a Criminal Lawyer Defend?

    What Types of Cases Can a Criminal Lawyer Defend?

    A criminal conviction can lead to prison time, fines, and collateral consequences. Criminal law encompasses a wide range of offenses, including driving offenses, violent crimes, and drug crimes. A Los Angeles criminal lawyer from Kroger Law Group can help protect your rights and build a strong case in your defense. A strong defense may lead…

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  • White-collar Crimes: Investigation, Prosecution, and How a Criminal Lawyer Builds a Defense

    White-collar Crimes: Investigation, Prosecution, and How a Criminal Lawyer Builds a Defense

    Complete List of White Collar Crimes in California: How Criminal Lawyers Build Your Defense in 2026 Understanding the complete list of white collar crimes in California is essential if you’re facing allegations of financial misconduct. These charges can threaten your career, reputation, and freedom, particularly when prosecutors pursue aggressive penalties. California law recognizes numerous white…

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  • California’s Three Strikes Law: What It Is and How a Criminal Lawyer Can Create a Defense or Appeal

    California’s Three Strikes Law: What It Is and How a Criminal Lawyer Can Create a Defense or Appeal

    California’s three strikes law is a strict sentencing policy designed to deter repeat offenders. The law mandates severe penalties for individuals convicted of multiple violent or serious felonies. A third strike under the three strikes law could result in a life sentence. If you’re facing a crime that could qualify as a strike in Los…

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  • Internet Crimes: What Are They and How Can a Criminal Lawyer Help?

    Internet Crimes: What Are They and How Can a Criminal Lawyer Help?

    Cyber Lawyer in Los Angeles: How They Defend Against Internet Crime Charges A single click, download, or online transaction can unexpectedly result in serious internet crime charges that threaten your freedom and reputation. A cyber lawyer specializes in defending individuals accused of digital offenses, from hacking and identity theft to online fraud and cyberstalking. These…

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  • 7 Types of White-collar Crimes

    7 Types of White-collar Crimes

    White-collar crime often involves deception, fraud, or other unlawful practices to achieve financial gain. When individuals or organizations face white-collar crime charges, the consequences can be severe, including hefty fines and lengthy prison sentences. Hiring skilled federal criminal attorneys can make a difference in navigating the complex legal system and mounting a solid defense. Kroger…

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  • What To Do if You Are Wrongly Accused of Domestic Violence

    What To Do if You Are Wrongly Accused of Domestic Violence

    Being wrongfully accused of domestic violence can have a negative impact on your life – both personally and legally. It can lead to criminal charges, fines, and imprisonment. Hiring a domestic violence lawyer can help you lessen or avoid these charges entirely.  What Domestic Violence Charges Can Lead To There are a few reasons that…

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  • Understanding Prop 36 Drug Laws in California and How To Protect Your Loved Ones

    Understanding Prop 36 Drug Laws in California and How To Protect Your Loved Ones

    How to Use Prop 36 California to Protect Your Loved Ones from Drug Charges Prop 36 California offers your loved one a way out of prison and into treatment. Rather than facing incarceration for drug possession, this law creates an opportunity for rehabilitation through court-supervised treatment programs. Families dealing with drug charges need to understand…

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  • Can I be Charged with Burglary for Entering the Wrong Apartment?

    Can I be Charged with Burglary for Entering the Wrong Apartment?

    Facing a burglary charge after mistakenly entering the wrong apartment in Los Angeles can be an incredibly stressful experience. Despite having no criminal intent, the gravity of the situation remains, as the prosecution for burglary in the Los Angeles court system is notably aggressive. When you’re in this situation, it’s important to know what to…

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  • California Law and the Penalties of Petty Theft Penal Code 484

    California Law and the Penalties of Petty Theft Penal Code 484

    In Los Angeles, as in the rest of California, an individual may find themselves facing a petty theft charge pursuant to the California Penal Code Section 484 for unlawfully taking someone else’s property valued at $950 or less. This petty theft law differentiates between grand theft and petty theft based on the value of the…

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Three offices across Los Angeles County, all reachable on the same 24-hour line. Consultations are free and confidential, in person or by phone.

Main Office

Beverly Hills

270 N Cañon Drive, Floor 3
Beverly Hills, CA 90210

Courthouse Office

Downtown Los Angeles

Adjacent to the Clara Shortridge Foltz
Criminal Justice Center, Los Angeles

San Gabriel Valley

Pasadena

150 S Los Robles Ave, Suite 720
Pasadena, CA 91101