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Colton Harris-Moore, the alleged “barefoot bandit” will appear in court on Thursday, July 22, 2010. The barefoot bandit was nicknamed for allegedly breaking into houses while barefoot. The barefoot bandit became a cult hero on Facebook after it was reported he allegedly a string of crimes including stealing airplanes without any pilot training.

At the initial appearance, Harris-Moore will be arraigned. This means that he will be advised of the charges against him, the possible penalties, and his constitutional rights. If Harris-Moore enters a plea, the judge will set a date for a preliminary hearing.

A preliminary hearing is a right afforded to those charged with a felony. In a preliminary hearing, the prosecutor will subpoena witnesses to testify in court. The prosecutor has the burden to establish that there is reasonable cause to believe a crime was committed and that the defendant committed that crime. The prosecution has the burden of proof to establish there is reasonable cause or reasonable suspicion to believe that the crime charged was committed by the defendant. If probable cause is found, the court can set a date for jury trial.

If you or a loved one is facing a criminal charge, it is likely that you will go through the same process. It is critical that you speak with an experienced criminal defense attorney. At Wallin & Klarich, our Southern California criminal defense attorneys have over 30 years of experience in defending the criminally accused. We will guide you through the criminal process and make sure your rights are defended. Call us today at (888) 280-6839 or contact us through our website at www.wklaw-sandiego.com. We will be there when you call.

With the current hardships many of us are facing due to the economy, it’s not surprising to hear about stories like the one reported by NBC San Diego.  The story tells of a Santee elderly man who recently has been accused of robbing a Bank of America Branch in City Heights on El Cajon Boulevard.  The man said he had never done anything like this in his life but felt desperate.  His plan was to get enough money to pay off his mortgage since he feared that homelessness was in his and his wife’s near future.  He currently finds himself facing charges of three counts of burglary and one count of falsely reporting a bomb to a business.  Obviously these charges are very serious.  If convicted, this 69 year old man could face more than seven years in prison.

Do you currently find yourself in a similar situation – facing criminal charges because of something you would normally never do, due to the present economic crisis?  Did you feel that you had no other option?  If so, you will need an experienced San Diego criminal defense lawyer.   A knowledgeable San Diego criminal defense lawyer will know how to best tell your story to try to win over the sympathy of district attorney.  It is important that you find a San Diego criminal defense lawyer who sympathizes with you, who feels your pain, and who sincerely wants to help you out of your predicament.   Your attorney should be willing to listen and understand your situation to ensure that you receive the best available defense.

If you or someone you love is facing San Diego theft crime charges, please contact Wallin & Klarich today via phone at 1-877-230-1529 or fill out our consultation form for a free evaluation of your San Diego County criminal case.