The “three strikes” law in California has had a significant impact on the state’s criminal justice system. Implemented in 1994, the law mandates harsher sentences, including life imprisonment, for people convicted of a third felony offense. While the law was initially aimed at deterring repeat offenders and protecting public safety, it has faced criticism for…
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Have you ever felt like your past mistakes are holding you back? In California, expungement offers a chance to clear your criminal record and open doors to new opportunities. If you’re struggling with the weight of a criminal record, you’re not alone. In the United States, over 77 million Americans have a criminal record. If…
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Being arrested can be a highly stressful and overwhelming experience. In such a situation, it is crucial to understand your rights and know how to protect them. The Law Offices of William W. Bruzzo is here to guide you through this process. Our experience in criminal defense law can help ensure that your rights are…
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Jail time is only one thing that you need to worry about after a drug conviction. Even if you have managed to avoid a prison sentence, your life after a conviction will not be without consequences. From difficulty finding a job to the loss of other rights, you will feel the effects of a conviction…
Continue reading ›One of the most confusing areas of criminal law is the area of murder versus manslaughter. Both murder and manslaughter involve the Defendant willfully killing another person. Notably, self defense is a defense to murder and manslaughter. First degree murder is the classic fact scenario where the Defendant plans to kill someone and executes on that plan.…
Continue reading ›Whenever a person who is 17 or younger is arrested for a criminal offense the case is referred to the Juvenile Justice system in the county where the crime occurred. Criminal cases in the Juvenile system are treated very differently then adult cases. Whereas the authorities tend to concentrate on punishment for adult offenders, the emphasis in…
Continue reading ›The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will work with the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency (ICE) in allowing immigration detainees to be housed in Orange County jails. An agreement was approved by Orange County supervisors to have detainees stay at the James A. Musick Facility in Irvine and the Theo Lacey Facility in Orange. The availability…
Continue reading ›Edward Charles Allaway was found not guilty by reason of insanity by a court in 1977 and has been petitioning since 1995 to be released as an out- patient from a mental health facility. He was convicted of killing 7 co-workers using a rifle when he was a janitor at Cal State Fullerton. Allaway’s mental…
Continue reading ›As the All-Star Game neared, Anaheim was getting ready for the crowds of people coming to enjoy the great American pastime. Law enforcement worked to maintain these five days of baseball family friendly. Security was a concern with the roughly 100,000 people expected to arrive in Anaheim. When attending the events at the stadium the…
Continue reading ›In Yorba Linda a robbery suspect was shot by Brea police outside his home. According to the Orange County Register Sgt Bill Smyser explained that he did not know whether there suspect was armed at the time. Police were outside Julian S. Collender’s home monitoring when he stepped out. Police fired one shot, he died…
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