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15 hours ago · In another instance cited by the bar, an attorney working for Spolin told a Los Angeles man, Wesner Charles Jr., who was serving a sentence of 27 years to life for attempted carjacking and robbery ...

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Do inmates need a lawyer for resentencing?

According to the District Attorney’s Office in the Los Angeles County,\Inmates do not need to hire a lawyer for resentencing. The District Attorney’s Office is not considering recommendations for resentencing by outside counsel, and a lawyer cannot initiate or accelerate the review process for an individual case. ...

How much did a incarcerated man pay for legal services?

Charles, who maintained his innocence, was later released with the help of a different attorney. The rest of the new allegations relate to three other incarcerated men from L.A. whose families paid between $11,500 and $21,700 for fruitless legal services. ...

Did Gov Gavin Newsom commute a client's sentence?

One alleged violation concerned a 2023 press release on Spolin’s website announcing that Gov. Gavin Newsom had commuted the sentence of one of his clients. In fact, the man told The Times last year, he had pursued the commutation on his own, and Spolin did not do any work on it. ...

What happened to Michael Wright after he was convicted?

Both were convicted. The judge ended up disbarred and in prison; the prosecutor killed himself rather than serve time. Wright was pro se when he did his trial from prison, unlike his TV persona. He spent seven years post-release earning back-to-back undergraduate and law degrees. ...

Who are Casey Wasserman & Reynold Hoover?

Casey Wasserman and Reynold Hoover, who are leading the committee planning the L.A. Olympics, sent a letter of congratulations to Trump last week, according to a representative for the committee. (Trump has also reportedly been in touch with New York’s Mayor Eric Adams. ...

What is the Westside current's judicial endorsement policy?

With the upcoming elections, the Westside Current is committed to informing our readers and endorsing candidates for judicial seats who have demonstrated a dedication to fairness, integrity, and the rule of law. Our endorsements are based on careful consideration of each candidate's experience, track record, and alignment with community values. ...