Category Archives: punishment

THE JUVENILE CRIMINAL COURTS

In this blog, Vitaly B. Sigal discusses how the juvenile criminal system works. Continue reading →

SENTENCING ENHANCEMENTS FOR USE OF A WEAPON DURING A CRIME

In this blog Vitaly Sigal discusses possible sentencing enhancements that can be filed against a person for the use of a weapon during the commission of a crime. Continue reading →

NEW RULES REGARDING TIME SERVED IN COUNTY JAIL

The law regarding county jail custody credits has changed. Vitaly B. Sigal discusses those changes in this blog post. Continue reading →

THE TWIN TOWERS CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

In this blog criminal defense attorney Vitaly B. Sigal writes about the Twin Towers Correctional Facility. Continue reading →

LIST OF STRIKE OFFENSES IN CALIFORNIA

Vitaly Sigal discusses and list the crimes that constitute strike offenses in California Continue reading →

ATTEMPT CRIMES

In this blog Vitaly B. Sigal discusses attempt crimes. Continue reading →

HOW CREDIT FOR TIME SERVED WORKS

How a person who is in custody earns credits towards their sentence is discussed. Continue reading →

UNDERSTANDING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CHARGES

When a person is charged with criminal spousal abuse charges relating to an argument involving domestic violence in California, there are two common charges that they face in a criminal court. Those charges are corporal injury to a spouse, which … Continue reading →

ASSAULT EXPLAINED

In this blog criminal defense attorney Vitaly B. Sigal discusses the crime of assault, and aggravated assault. Continue reading →

SHOPLIFTING 101: WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE ARRESTED FOR SHOPLIFTING

In this blog criminal defense lawyer, Vitaly Sigal will discuss how a person can help themselves when faced with a situation where they are being accused of shoplifting. Continue reading →