Warriner Timothy E Atty

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I am certified as a Criminal Law Specialist by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. If you are looking to hire a criminal defense attorney, please contact my office. I handle criminal trials and post-judgment proceedings in California and the federal courts. This site contains materials designed to assist both lawyer and layperson. I hope that you find it a helpful and interesting resource.

Finding a Certified Legal Specialist
The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization provides a helpful website to help the public find an appropriate legal specialist--www.californiaspecialist.org. In addition to criminal law, the Board of Legal Specialization certifies specialists in appellate law, bankruptcy law, estate planning, trust and probate law, family law, franchise and distribution law, immigration and nationality law, taxation law, and workers' compensation law. Feel free to contact me if you would like more information about Certified Legal Specialists.

New Mortgage Fraud Indictment--Eastern District of California

This indictment is the result of investigation by the Financial Fraud Enforcement Task Force. It demonstrates the continued focus by the federal government on prosecuting mortgage related offenses.

Certified as Criminal Law Specialist by the State Bar of California

Challenges to 18 U.S.C. 924(c)--Firearms During and In Relation to Drug/Violent Crime
The United States Supreme Court is considering how to apply 18 U.S.C. 924(c), which increases the punishment for firearms possessed during and in relation to drug crimes and crimes of violence. At issue is whether the law, which provides for mandatory minimum sentences, was designed to enhance a sentence for a drug crime or crime of violence having a greater minimum sentence. The cases to watch are United States v. Abbott and United States v. Gould. Recently, Judge Wanger in the Eastern District of California elected to run a sentence for the 18 U.S.C. 924(c) concurrent to the 10 year mandatoroy minimum for marijuana possession. We will have to see where the Supreme Court comes down on this issue.

The cases are charged as conspiracies under 18 U.S.C. 371, alleging bank fraud, wire fraud, mail fraud, and money laundering. The cases are complex and document intensive. It is essential to retain a qualified federal defense attorney if contacted by law enforcement, or if there is any concern that an investigation is under way. Please contact me if you have any concerns about a possible investigation, or if you have been contacted by law enforcement. Keep in mind that many persons considered "witnesses" potentially face exposure to criminal prosecution, so retaining counsel is of utmost importance.