Family Law

• Child Support
• Child Custody and Visitation
  False accusations: Unfortunately, someone might claim that they are the victim of domestic violence in retaliation for a perceived wrong or to get the upper hand in some other legal matter, like child custody.
• Adoption
• Child Abuse
  The Child Abuse Central Index (CACI) was created by the legislature in 1965 and is administrated by the Attorney General. The CACI was established as a tool for state and local agencies to protect the health and safety of California's children.

Criminal Law

• Criminal Defense
  Attorney Kirk M. Tarman personally oversees every case from beginning to end. Attorney Tarman is intimately familiar with criminal law and the legal procedures which gives him profound insight as to the best plan of action he should take with his defense. In every case he handles, Attorney Tarman utilizes a “hands-on†approach by...
• DUI/DWI
  In many ways, a DUI and a BUI are seen somewhat similarly in California State law. Most notably, a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08% constitutes illegal intoxication for both offenses. Minors who indulge in alcoholic beverages before boating are also judged under more scrutiny – it only takes 0.01% BAC to be considered a drunk minor – just as in DUI cases.
• Traffic Violations
  When you are issued a traffic ticket, the process seems straightforward. The officer writes it, and you sign it. From there, many people choose to simply pay the associated fine and move on. That signature, however, may be more significant than you realize. In California, you are not simply acknowledging your receipt of that ticket.
• Sex Crimes
  There is a long list of sex offenses in the California penal code that will cause an individual to be forced to register as a sex offender. In addition to mandatory sex offender registration, a convict may face penalties of extensive prison time, fines and other penalties.
• Robbery
  A person can be charged with first-degree murder in California when he or she is alleged to have unlawfully taken the life of another human being with a premeditated, deliberate intent along with the special circumstances listed in state law. These circumstances include the use of certain weapons such as explosives, poison, or armor piercing bullets, killing that involved the torture of a victim, and killing that accompanied the commission of another felony, such as robbery or rape.
• Misdemeanors
  The truth is that you can; however, you will be doing so at your own risk. The law can harsh and unforgiving on alleged criminal offenders and you must consider the consequences if you are indeed convicted. Are you facing a misdemeanor or felony charge? How much jail or prison time are you looking at? Without proper legal protection against the prosecution, you may very well end up with the maximum sentence. California has serious criminal penalties, which is why it is so important to have a hard-hitting defense on your side. Here at The Law Offices Of Kirk Tarman, we have over 20 years of experience handling cases just like yours and we have a track record of success to back us.
• Drug Crimes
  While there are many elements of a drug crime conviction that are left up to the discretion of the judge, there are many varying elements that will be considered when determining the sentence for a conviction. Drug crimes can include many different actions; however, the more common actions may include possession of illegal substances, distribution or selling of illegal drugs, and cultivation of illegal drugs. Possession with intent to sell or distribute can be another criminal charge altogether, however, this can be difficult to prove and can be aggressively fought by a skilled legal representative.
• Assault
  California’s aggravated assault law concerns assault offenses involving a deadly weapon. A deadly weapon is an instrument designed to cause death, such as a firearm. It can also be an object that can be used to cause death, like a baseball bat, car, or frying pan.
• Murder
  First degree murder is killing one individual with a destructive or explosive device, or if you are lying in wait, or torturing the victim. The penalties for this crime include 25 years to life imprisonment for conviction. Capital murder is killing an individual for financial gain, as in the case of an assassin. It can also include killing more than one victim, killing a witness to prevent them from testifying, killing a person because of their race or ethnicity and many other cases. Second degree murder convictions can include penalties of 15 years to life imprisonment in the state prison.
• Juvenile Crimes
  Although it can be hard to imagine, some crimes are committed by juveniles. In cases involving a juvenile crime, a separate system of justice can be used to try, judge, and sentence the offender. The system can actually vary from the beginning, however.
• Homicide
  The defendant can claim that he or she was justified in committing the killing. The more common forms of justifiable homicide are self-defense of defense of others. Law enforcement or other public officials can claim that they were justified in committing the killing in the exercise of his or her duty.
• Arson
  While the California Penal Codes 451 and 452 prevent against setting fire to other individuals' property, these arson laws do not necessarily apply to your own property. However, there are some exceptions to this rule, arson laws will apply if...
• Restraining Order
  An order of protection is supposed to defend an individual from harm or potentially dangerous situations. However, they are also massive red flags to professional organizations and educational institutions. If you have been served a criminal restraining order, you could be negatively affected by...
• Kidnapping
  The California Penal Code §207-209.5 state that kidnapping is the act of taking an individual and moving them a substantial distance by use of force or fear of harm. There are many other different elements involved in this kind of charge and there are many different penalties that the individual who is convicted of this crime can face. According to §208 of the California Penal Code, the penalties for kidnapping can include a prison sentence in the state prison for up to eight years, if the individual who was kidnapped is under 14 years of age, then the maximum prison sentence increases to 11 years.
• Manslaughter
  Need an attorney for a manslaughter case in Rancho Cucamonga? Manslaughter is the unlawful killing of an individual without the premeditated intention to kill, or malice aforethought. If you have been charged with manslaughter then you could face serious penalties depending on a number of different factors.

Immigration Law

• Citizenship and Naturalization