Communication is vital in running a successful business. Transparency is also important. Sometimes, communication and transparency aren’t strong suits for people in official roles like CEO or upper management. Our Beverly Hills white-collar crime defense attorneys at Okabe & Haushalter have a successful record of working with clients who are charged with white-collar crimes. It is our […]
Skirting the line between lawful and unlawful almost always ends with bad news. However, these blurred lines can help you better defend your case. When people read headlines about people busted for child pornography, they already assume the worst of the person or people getting arrested. Our Los Angeles child pornography defense attorneys at Okabe & Haushalter aren’t quick […]
Prosecutors and law enforcement officials take sex crimes against minors very seriously. Any accusation will be thoroughly investigated, and the charges that can be levied against a suspect will come with serious penalties. We have learned that a Chinese national has been arrested in San Francisco on child pornography charges. Today, we want to discuss […]
If you have tuned into the news over the last few years, you have likely heard the name Michael Avenatti pop up every now and again. He is a celebrity attorney who has a long history of representing big-name clients in high-profile cases. Last month, we learned that he is facing charges of his own. […]
Domestic violence is taken very seriously by prosecutors and law enforcement. Rightfully so, those who have committed domestic violence need to be held accountable. It seems that every day, we hear stories of people being arrested on these charges. Today, though, we want to discuss what you should do if you find yourself facing accusations […]
False imprisonment in California is typically categorized as a misdemeanor offense. Those defendants who were adjusted guilty of false imprisonment face up to a year in county jail and fines of $1,000. However, the charge can be enhanced to a felony if certain conditions exist. A felony conviction of false imprisonment comes with up to three […]
SCRAM (secure continuous remote alcohol monitoring) bracelets are becoming more and more widely used in jurisdictions across the state and within Los Angeles County. This bracelet provides continuous monitoring for alcohol consumption around the clock, 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. Courts are using these bracelets with great frequency when it comes […]
At Okabe & Haushalter, we see many clients charged with criminal offenses—some relatively minor and others quite significant. One of the most commonly fielded questions from our clients and their family members is whether or not they should go for a plea deal that they have been offered by the prosecution in their case. The short […]
In today’s fast-paced, always-on, digital world, finding romance is often as easy as creating an online dating profile and interacting with others in cyberspace. Unfortunately, the people that you meet in the digital realm are not always who they appear to be. It is oftentimes the case that minors attempt to “hook up” with people […]
Being falsely accused of domestic violence can be devastating for defendants. But unfortunately, it is all too common. A report from the organization Stop Abusive and Violent Environments notes that more than 700,000 people in the United States are falsely accused of and arrested for domestic violence each year. What’s more, up to 70 percent […]
A false allegation of sexual assault can destroy your life. With the recent advent of the “Me Too” movement, more and more women are coming forth with allegations of unwanted touching, sexual assault and rape. Unfortunately, many of these allegations may shake out to be true, but many others may prove to be false. There […]
If you are facing a charge of domestic violence, chances are you’re frustrated and maybe even a bit frightened by the potential outcome of your pending case. And that’s understandable since the state of California takes accusations of domestic violence very seriously. Unfortunately, many innocent people are accused of domestic violence every day. Being convicted […]