Lack of Judges in Riverside Could Help Your Case Get Dismissed

The significant increase in Riverside County’s population could have some unexpected consequences in many criminal cases. In the past 40+ years, Riverside has seen its population more than double. Despite this increase, the county continues to experience a lack of judges to properly serve this population. Although the county has expressed a need for 116 judicial positions, it only has 80 that are currently authorized and funded. This means that Riverside County is operating with less than 70% of the judges it requires. Consequently, the shortage of judicial staff has led to many serious criminal cases not being heard in a timely matter and has seen a larger backlog of criminal cases.

The Impact of a New Bail Law

The pressure that Riverside County’s judicial system is experiencing is likely to increase even further should California voters approve SB 10 in 2020. The legislation, which would remove cash bail for arrestees, would instead require a risk assessment system in order to determine whether individuals would be eligible for release from custody. Such a system has been utilized by Riverside’s probation department since 2012, alongside the cash bail option. Nevertheless, if SB 10 gets approved by voters in 2020, its effects would require even more judicial staff in order to accommodate the additional workload, as each criminal case would need to receive even more thorough examinations when a person is arrested. 

How Would This Affect You?

The impact that these changes could have on the Riverside County court system could greatly benefit you in your criminal case, and may even lead to the dismissal of your charges. When a Wallin & Klarich criminal defense attorney is hired to represent someone facing a serious case in Riverside, it is often a good strategy to demand that our client’s case be set for trial in what is known as the “Statutory Period.” This means that we are demanding that our client’s case be heard promptly, which forces the prosecution to take a closer look at the facts of the case. In some instances, this may lead to the prosecution either agreeing to drop the case or making a very favorable offer which would lead to an outstanding result for our client. In other cases, it could lead to the charges being dismissed in full. 

Contact A Wallin & Klarich Criminal Defense Attorney in Riverside, CA

When your lawyer pushes the case towards trial, this usually means that a prosecuting attorney must decide to select one case out of several to take to trial. They may then have to agree to a dismissal of our client’s case if the prosecutor believes that they have a stronger case in a different matter. 

It is very important to have a law firm like Wallin & Klarich fighting for you if you are facing a criminal case in Riverside. We have an office within walking distance to the courthouse. Our attorneys know the “ins and outs” of the court, as well as when it is a good idea to push your case forward and when to delay your case in order to obtain the best resolution possible. With over 40+ years’ worth of experience, we know that any criminal charge can have devastating consequences. 

Call our law firm today at (951) 307-1164 for help with your case in Riverside. We will be there when you call.