Santa Clarita Criminal Defense Blog
Posted on Feb 3, 2012 By Gregory Caplan
I am often asked about self-representation in the Santa Clarita Courthouse. It is never a good idea to try to represent yourself in a criminal case. Here is a short list of reasons. 1. Because you are ...
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Posted on Jan 27, 2012 By Gregory Caplan
Valencia, California is known for tough DUI enforcement and court proceedings. Because Interstate 5 runs through the Valencia area, hundreds of DUI cases are handled in this jurisdiction. Cases are ...
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Posted on Jan 20, 2012 By Gregory Caplan
A DUI arrest in the Santa Clarita Valley has many substantial consequences, and thus, should never be handled without personal representation from a Santa Clarita DUI Attorney , as you will read, ...
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Posted on Jan 13, 2012 By Gregory Caplan
As many of you are aware, Santa Clarita Court shifted their local felony cases to the San Fernando Court at the end of 2011. Thus, if you have a Santa Clarita Valley felony arrest and the case is ...
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Posted on Jan 6, 2012 By Gregory Caplan
Santa Clarita Valley criminal cases can be extremely serious, as you can see throughout our website. Attorney representation is extremely important if you or a loved one is accused of a crime in this ...
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Posted on Dec 30, 2011 By Gregory Caplan
Have a safe and happy new year's weekend!
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Posted on Dec 23, 2011 By Gregory Caplan
Have a great holiday week!
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Posted on Dec 16, 2011 By Gregory Caplan
The holiday season is upon us. Time for friends and family. While people celebrate various holidays and occasions, it oftentimes involves a higher consumption of alcohol. Although many people make ...
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Posted on Dec 9, 2011 By Gregory Caplan
The reorganization of cases from the Santa Clarita Valley has caused a bit of confusion to people accused of crimes in the Santa Clarita Valley. Beginning in September, 2011, cases in the Santa ...
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Posted on Dec 2, 2011 By Gregory Caplan
What are my options with a bench warrant? If you have a bench warrant in Los Angeles County, including the Santa Clarita and San Fernando Valleys, you have options which may help you productively ...
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Posted on Nov 25, 2011 By Gregory Caplan
Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving weekend with family and friends.
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Posted on Nov 18, 2011 By Gregory Caplan
If you or a loved one is arrested in the Santa Clarita Valley, you may have questions about which court will handle your case. Because of the restructuring of California's Justice system, as well ...
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Posted on Nov 11, 2011 By Gregory Caplan
Last week, according to The California Courts' website, as well as the Los Angeles Times, the State Public Works Board approved a new site for the new Santa Clarita Valley Courthouse, which is ...
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Posted on Nov 4, 2011 By Gregory Caplan
I am often asked whether it makes sense to represent yourself in the Santa Clarita Criminal Court in a DUI or Drunk Driving case. The answer is an emphatic "No." So why is an attorney so ...
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Posted on Oct 28, 2011 By Gregory Caplan
Every day, hundreds of people fail to appear in courts throughout Los Angeles County. Santa Clarita Court is not immune to this trend. While the criminal court judges may issue countless warrants on a ...
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Posted on Oct 21, 2011 By Gregory Caplan
At the Santa Clarita Criminal Courthouse, persons sentenced in misdemeanor cases are typically placed on summary probation. While misdemeanor summary probation does not involve reporting monthly to ...
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Posted on Oct 14, 2011 By Gregory Caplan
Early intervention in a criminal case can be an important component in resolving the matter appropriately. Because of limited resources of law enforcement, they typically conduct a brief investigation ...
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Posted on Oct 7, 2011 By Gregory Caplan
Over the years, I have seen many good people walk down the wrong path and into the criminal justice system, because they didn't use good judgment and involved police in a personal dispute in an ...
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Posted on Sep 30, 2011 By Gregory Caplan
Santa Clarita Courthouse is now undergoing major changes to the filing and prosecution process. As many of you already know, felony cases from the Santa Clarita Valley are now being handled from start ...
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Posted on Sep 23, 2011 By Gregory Caplan
I am often contacted by parents and family members of loved ones arrested in the Santa Clarita Valley, and ordered to appear in court at a later date. A common misperception is that the accused should ...
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Posted on Sep 16, 2011 By Gregory Caplan
This week was the start of the Los Angeles Superior Court restructuring which impacts the Santa Clarita Courthouse in dramatic fashion. This organizational changes will be significant to those of us ...
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Posted on Sep 9, 2011 By Gregory Caplan
Budgetary issues have finally made a significant impact at the Santa Clarita Court. While the court has been forced to do the same work with less staff over the past few years, Los Angeles Superior ...
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Posted on Sep 2, 2011 By Gregory Caplan
I wanted to take this time to wish everyone a happy and healthy holiday weekend. I think it is also important to take time to consider the heroes/veterans of our armed services, the substantial ...
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Posted on Aug 26, 2011 By Gregory Caplan
Santa Clarita Criminal Courthouse handles thousands of traffic and Vehicle Code violations each year. Unfortunately, for some people, these charges can have a devastating impact. Certain violations ...
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Posted on Aug 19, 2011 By Gregory Caplan
A common question at the Santa Clarita Criminal Court relates to whether or not representation is important in petty theft cases. While the court penalties may not seem that significant, typically ...
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