As a former Deputy Public Defender in Riverside County, Mr. Donath has always been on the defense side of the law.
Top 100 Trial Attorneys in California 2012-2014, 2008 Trial Attorney of the Year by the Riverside County Public Defender's Office, and dozens of other awards and accolades.
Your lawyer should have a passion for defense, not just a passion for money. Reputation, vigor, and determination go a long way in this business.
As a former Deputy Public Defender in Riverside County, Mr. Donath has always been on the defense side of the law.
Top 100 Trial Attorneys in California 2012-2014, 2008 Trial Attorney of the Year by the Riverside County Public Defender's Office, and dozens of other awards and accolades.
Your lawyer should have a passion for defense, not just a passion for money. Reputation, vigor, and determination go a long way in this business.
Posted in General FAQ'S on January 22, 2016
Some people live out their lives on social media. They post everything that happens to them, from their first coffee in the morning until their fight with a boyfriend or girlfriend at night. Unfortunately, these social interactions can be used as evidence in certain cases. If you’re facing criminal charges, what you post on social…
Read MorePosted in Juvenile Crimes on December 28, 2015
No parent, guardian, or loved one wants to hear that a child has been arrested or charged with a crime. Facing the realization that a child may go to a detention center or face sentencing can be frightening for the guardian as well as the child. You may feel anger at the system, frustration with…
Read MorePosted in Drug FAQ'S,General FAQ'S on December 17, 2015
In October, California got some updated marijuana legislation. The three bills that passed are collectively known as the “California Medical Marijuana Regulation and Safety Act” (MMRSA). While this doesn’t open up marijuana laws for recreational use, it does put some clear definition on how medical marijuana is regulated at the state level, while allowing local…
Read MorePosted in General FAQ'S on December 11, 2015
If you are being investigated for or are charged with a criminal act, fleeing the country is never a good idea. This is true even if you manage to find a country that doesn’t have a working extradition agreement with the US, and you have the means to get there undetected. You can never come…
Read MorePosted in Domestic Violence FAQ'S on May 27, 2015
Criminal Defense Attorney Help Those Facing Charges For Abusing Or Endangering The Health Of A Child Under Circumstances Likely To Cause Death Or Great Bodily Injury Because abusing or endangering the health of a child under circumstances likely to cause death or great bodily injury can be charged as either a misdemeanor or felony, the…
Read MorePosted in Domestic Violence FAQ'S on May 27, 2015
Criminal Attorney Help Those Arrested For Abusing Or Endangering The Health Of A Child Under Circumstances Likely To Cause Death Or Great Bodily Injury First and foremost, a prosecutor must prove each and every element of their case beyond a reasonable doubt to a jury. Typically, PC 273a(a) defenses fall into one of four categories:…
Read MorePosted in Domestic Violence FAQ'S on May 27, 2015
Criminal Defense Lawyer For Abusing Or Endangering The Health Of A Child Under Circumstances Likely To Cause Death Or Great Bodily Injury Charges PC 273a(a) is commonly known as Abusing or Endangering the Health of a Child Under Circumstances Likely to Cause Death or Great Bodily Injury in California. To prove that a defendant is…
Read MorePosted in Domestic Violence FAQ'S on May 27, 2015
Someone commits an act “willfully” under PC 273a(a) when he or she does it willingly or on purpose. It is not required that he or she intend to break the law, hurt someone else, or gain any advantage. If you, or a family member has been arrested for Abusing or Endangering the Health of a…
Read MorePosted in Domestic Violence FAQ'S on May 27, 2015
In Riverside County, California, PC 273a(a) / Abusing or Endangering the Health of a Child Under Circumstances Likely to Cause Death or Great Bodily is a wobbler, meaning it can be EITHER a misdemeanor OR a felony. This decision depends heavily upon the facts, as well as the defendant’s prior criminal history. If you, or…
Read MorePosted in Domestic Violence FAQ'S on May 27, 2015
A person acts with “criminal negligence” under PC 273a(a) • He or she acts in a reckless way that creates a high risk of death or great bodily injury, and; • A reasonable person would have known that acting in that way would create such a risk In other words, a person acts with criminal…
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