If you are facing criminal charges, criminal defense attorney Scott Ball will fight for your legal rights to have the charges completely dismissed, keep you out of jail, keep your license, keep your job, reduce or eliminate fines, and clear your criminal record. A graduate of USC Law, Scott Ball practices exclusively in the field of criminal defense and works hard to ensure his clients are satisfied with his representation by making sure all rights are understood and questions are answered.

Recent Articles

The Difference Between Criminal and Civil Trials

January 15, 2010

When a person commits an act that is both illegal and causes financial harm to another, that person potentially exposes his or herself to both criminal and civil liability. This can result in two separate and distinct trials, which can have surprisingly different results. The most famous case of dual criminal and civil trials happened […]

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Landmark Case For Stoners

September 4, 2009

A fairly recent California Appellate Court decision should be hailed as a landmark case for pot smokers. In People v. Hua, (158 Cal. App. 4th 1027) a court ruled that law enforcement must have a warrant to enter a private residence when the only evidence of a crime being committed is for simple possession of […]

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“Bail” Explained

September 4, 2009

After a person is arrested and taken into custody, at the first appearance before a judge they have a right to a “bail hearing” where the amount of bail is set. When a defendant makes “bail” this means they are giving a specified amount of money to the court in exchange for being let out […]

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Sentencing Alternatives to Jail Time

September 1, 2009

If you are facing the possibility of jail time, there are actually many sentencing alternatives that may be available to avoid any actual time behind bars. While the availability of such programs vary greatly from county to county, the following options are often possible: 1. Home Electronic Confinement – This type of sentencing requires a […]

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Defending a Charge of Driving Under the Influence: Challenging a Breath Test

August 26, 2009

If you have been arrested for driving under the influence and a breath test was used to determine your blood alcohol content (BAC), it is important to be aware of possible defenses to the use of such a test to prove you guilty of a DUI. Possible defenses include, but are not limited to, the […]

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VC 23103 Reckless Driving: The What, How, and Why

August 24, 2009

Reckless driving, defined at Section 23103, is one of the most vaguely worded statutes in the California Vehicle Code. It states that “[a]ny person who drives any vehicle upon a highway in willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property is guilty of reckless driving.” A person found guilty for a first […]

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The Many Ways the DMV Can Suspend Your License

August 14, 2009

Everyone knows that being arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol can result in the loss of your license, but did you know that there are literally dozens of other ways your license can be suspended? Be aware, here are some ways you can have your license taken away that you may not have […]

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HELP! I Was Arrested for a DUI! What Do I Do Now?

August 11, 2009

If you have recently been arrested and charged with driving under the influence in California, it is important to realize that time is of the essence. Your first action should probably be to contact a good criminal defense attorney. However, regardless of if and when you decide to contact an attorney, there are several important […]

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“Probation” Explained

August 6, 2009

You’ve probably met or heard of a person who is “on probation” but have you ever wondered what that actually means? Well, depending on whether the person is on formal or informal probation and the particulars of the crime, it could mean any number of different terms to each individual. Formal, or “supervised” probation, is […]

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Understanding Sentencing for Multiple Convictions

July 19, 2009

Often, a defendant is charged with multiple crimes stemming out of the same incident. For example, a person involved in a bar fight may be charged with both assault and disturbing the peace. While both charges are based on the same course of conduct, it is still possible to be found guilty of violating both […]

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