Will Bruzzo’s Blog

Facing criminal charges can be devastating and overwhelming, especially if it is your first encounter with the criminal justice system. If you’ve been charged with a criminal offense in southern California, it’s crucial that you obtain an experienced attorney immediately.  Even if you’ve been charged with what seems to be a minor crime, you could…

When a service member is suspected of a military crime due to breaking the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) or is arrested, the service member will face the military justice system. The service member’s commander or a criminal investigation agency will decide on disciplinary action. They will determine what type of court-martial trial you…

Proposition 47 was a referendum passed by California voters on November 4th, 2014. Prop 47 is also called the Safe Neighborhoods and Schools Act. Prop 47 re-categorized some types of nonviolent criminal offenses as misdemeanors instead of felonies. Prop 47 was passed to convert nonviolent offenses to misdemeanors and keep offenders who did not commit…

The American justice system is a complex web, especially for those unfamiliar with the process. One common area of confusion involves the differences between a military court martial and a civilian trial.  The two legal systems may seem similar on the surface, but they have several key differences that can significantly affect the outcome of…

As demonstrations spread across the country following the May 25 death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police, statues venerating Confederate military leaders became the target of protesters.  In Portsmouth, Virginia such a demonstration was held and protestors began defacing a confederate monument with paint. An African American state senator was present, L. Louise…

Restraining Orders  Restraining orders may be brought by anyone to stop someone else from harassing them, threatening violence or committing violence against them. There are five types of Restraining Orders: Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Civil Harassment Restraining Orders. Elder or Dependent Adult Abuse Restraining Orders, Workplace Violence Restraining Orders and Gun Violence Restraining Orders. Once…

Restraining Orders  Restraining orders may be brought by anyone to stop someone else from harassing them, threatening violence or committing violence against them. There are five types of Restraining Orders: Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Civil Harassment Restraining Orders. Elder or Dependent Adult Abuse Restraining Orders, Workplace Violence Restraining Orders and Gun Violence Restraining Orders. Once…

This is a court order that prohibits someone from having any guns, ammunition, or magazines (ammunition feeding devices). The person must surrender all guns, ammunition, and magazines that he or she currently owns if the Order is granted. You can ask for one against a person who is an immediate family member. Immediate family members…

Restraining Orders  Restraining orders may be brought by anyone to stop someone else from harassing them, threatening violence or committing violence against them. There are five types of Restraining Orders: Domestic Violence Restraining Orders,Civil Harassment Restraining Orders, Elder or Dependent Adult Abuse Restraining Orders, Workplace Violence Restraining Orders and Gun Violence Restraining Orders. Once a Temporary Restraining Order or permanent…

If you are convicted of a felony offense in California, the only way to truly get it removed from your record and all your rights as a citizen reinstated (firearm, voting), is through a Gubernatorial Pardon. As you might imagine, requesting the Governor of the State of California to Pardon you for an offense is…