Perlman & Cohen Los Angeles Criminal Lawyers Blog

California takes weapon-related offenses seriously—and when a firearm or other weapon is involved in the commission of another crime, the legal consequences escalate quickly. Whether you’re charged with robbery, drug possession, assault, or burglary, the presence of a weapon can lead to sentence enhancements, felony charges, and long-term penaltie...

California has some of the strictest firearm regulations in the United States, and violations of these laws, especially in Los Angeles, can result in severe criminal charges, mandatory sentencing enhancements, and long-term consequences. Whether you're a first-time offender or have prior convictions, being arrested for unlawful possession of a firearm...

Being placed on probation in California is often seen as a second chance, an opportunity to avoid jail or prison time while proving you can abide by certain conditions. But probation isn’t always easy. Life happens, and sometimes people miss a meeting, fail a drug test, or get arrested again while still on probation. If […]...

Being arrested is one of the most stressful and disorienting experiences a person can face. Whether it’s your first encounter with the legal system or not, the hours immediately following an arrest can be chaotic, confusing, and emotionally overwhelming. Decisions made during this short window can have long-lasting effects on your case, your reputat...

When people are accused of a crime they didn’t commit, the natural reaction is to believe that the truth will prevail. If you're innocent, why would you need a criminal defense attorney? Unfortunately, the justice system does not operate on truth alone. Innocent people can and do get charged, prosecuted, and in some cases, convicted. […]...

Facing false criminal accusations can be one of the most damaging and destabilizing events of your life. Whether the claim stems from a misunderstanding, a deliberate lie, or mistaken identity, the consequences can be devastating—even if you are eventually found innocent. In many cases, the mere accusation is enough to cause social stigma, job loss,...

Counterfeiting may sound like an outdated crime reserved for Hollywood movies and forged hundred-dollar bills, but the reality is that these charges are taken seriously at both the state and federal levels in California. From fake designer handbags to falsified currency and fraudulent checks, the term “counterfeiting” covers a wide range of allege...

At Perlman & Cohen Los Angeles Criminal Lawyers, our Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney helps when you face domestic violence charges. How long do domestic violence cases take? Most cases last 3-12 months. The time depends on whether it's a misdemeanor or felony, how strong the evidence is, and how busy the courts are. When […]...

At Perlman & Cohen Los Angeles Criminal Lawyers, we help clients facing criminal charges linked to No-Contact Orders. These legal tools stop one person from contacting another. They can limit your freedom and hurt your relationships. Breaking these rules can mean jail time and fines. Our criminal defense attorneys know how to help during this [&he...

A domestic violence arrest in Los Angeles starts a scary legal journey with serious outcomes. At Perlman & Cohen Los Angeles Criminal Lawyers, our domestic violence defense lawyers know how confusing this time can be. The first steps after a domestic violence incident shape your whole case. Our criminal defense attorneys have guided many clients [...