California has over 38 million residents that are subject to state law. The California criminal justice system is charged with prosecuting criminals and thus protecting these 38 million people; a large feat indeed. Unfortunately, in such a populous state, some people are misidentified or falsely ...
In California, DUIs come at a great cost to the community at large. Because of this high cost, DUI reduction strategies range from dedicated DUI patrol to sobriety checkpoints. In most instances, California law enforcement officers must have probable cause to pull you over as a driver. Probable c...
The California criminal justice system is tasked with prosecuting crimes and protecting California's citizens. You may think that this system has the power to prosecute and convict criminals at any point. In reality, criminal cases, as well as civil, have what is called a statute of limitations. ...
Under California law, it is illegal to drive while under the influence of alcohol, under any circumstances. Many people may think California's DUI laws only apply when you are driving on public California roads and highways. In reality, California DUI laws extend to driving any vehicle anywhere, ...
Domestic violence affects millions of Californians statewide. Many cases go undiscovered and thus unprosecuted, leaving victims unprotected. Domestic violence crimes are particularly prevalent in California, and law enforcement takes prosecuting the perpetrators of these crimes very seriously. Do...
US citizens have a constitutional right to a certain level of reasonable privacy. The government cannot search your person or your property without good cause. There are laws to protect that privacy, but there are also laws that allow law enforcement officers to encroach upon your privacy in cert...
When it comes to California DUI laws, there are varying levels of tolerance with which California views drinking and driving. It is not illegal in and of itself to drive with alcohol in your system, so it can be said that there is a certain amount of tolerance towards driving after having been dr...
Most people think of a restraining order as a document ordering someone to stay away from another person who is protected under law. In reality, this is only one of the things a restraining order can do. Restraining orders do much more than order defendants to stay away from the protected person ...
Experienced Visalia Defense Lawyer Domestic violence is an overreaching problem comprised of several different criminal charges under California law. The legal definition of domestic violence is quite broad, covering a wide range of actions under a variety of circumstances. Because of this ambigu...
Having a criminal record can present obstacles to the things you want in life. If you've been charged with a crime and now want to be able to move on with your life without being haunted by your conviction, you may be able to take steps to clean up your record. There are various ways of cleaning ...
As part of the sentencing for many misdemeanor and felony crimes, you may be given a period of probation, either summary (informal), or formal probation. Probation is a period of monitoring while you are in the community in exchange for the suspension of certain elements of sentencing for a crime...
2016 is finally here, and with the New Year there are new criminal laws. Under AB 604 it is now an infraction to operate an "electrically motorized board" while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This means that hoverboards and their equivalents have been added to all manner of personal ele...
Getting your first DUI can be quite disruptive to your life. Getting a DUI is often a mistake you will always regret. Some people think that you may be able to avoid a conviction for certain crimes if it is your first offense and you participate in a diversion program. In certain cases, this is t...
Having a criminal record can hold you back in life. Regardless of your crime, having a record can hurt your chance of securing gainful employment. It can also prevent you from obtaining certain positions within your community, or obtaining public assistance. Luckily, there are methods through whi...
Having any kind of conviction on your criminal record can cause you to miss out on many opportunities. Our society is such that criminals are stigmatized and unfairly discriminated against for what are sometimes only small indiscretions made in their youth or for simply being in the wrong place a...
Being convicted of a crime may seem like the end of the world. You may face discrimination when applying for jobs, housing, or volunteer opportunities. In the past, it was an arduous process for someone to look up another person's criminal record. Today, digitized records and online access to cri...
A crime against nature is typically a component of another sexual offense, such as a rape or molestation charge. While there are no specific crimes against nature law, they fall under the category of other sexual offenses. Crimes against nature are typically charged as sodomy. Sodomy laws are con...
Getting a DUI will result in many consequences. Even a first-time DUI offense will result in a fine, a suspended license, an order to complete a DUI education program, jail time, and potentially an order to install an Ignition Interlock Device in any vehicle you drive or operate. To have your lic...
Money laundering is a process through which money acquired from criminal activity is legitimized by making it appear as if it came from a non-criminal source. Money laundering can both mask the source of the money as well as the original ownership, making it harder to trace the crime back to one ...
ATVs, or all-terrain vehicles, are popular recreational vehicles for Californians all across the state. From sand dunes to desert trails, ATVs provide amusement for those who love the outdoors. Although ATVs are primarily used for off-road recreational purposes, they can be driven on California r...
Should You Represent Yourself In Criminal Court? The 6th Amendment of the United States Constitution guarantees that all persons accused of criminal acts have the right to the assistance of counsel. The Courts have interpreted this guarantee to include the right of the accused to represent themse...
Gambling has long been a favored pastime in the United States. In California, gambling is heavily controlled, limiting where and when you can gamble and the ways in which you can gamble. Many Californians simply head to Vegas for the weekend to get their gambling fix in, but those who choose to s...
Fire has significant destructive powers. Accordingly, fire can cause severe damage to wildlife and property and can cause severe injury and even death. California is particularly vulnerable to the destructive forces of fire, as its wildfires cost hundreds of millions of dollars annually in contro...
California DUI laws are fairly comprehensive. They account for driving under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol and cover a range of circumstances where a person may be in control of a vehicle while under the influence. Being in control of a vehicle doesn't necessarily mean you were driving it...
Property owners of all kinds, be it an individual or a municipality, have a right to freedom from trespassers on their property. In a densely populated state such as California, this freedom is often threatened. Under California law, it is a chargeable offense to knowingly and intentionally enter...
We focus on defending clients accused of Domestic Violence and Driving Under the Influence (DUI), two of the most aggressively prosecuted charges in California. Every case starts with listening. We take the time to understand your situation, your concerns, and your goals so we can build a defense strategy tailored specifically to you. If you are under investigation or have already been charged, do not wait. Early action can make a critical difference in your case. Contact us today for a confidential consultation.
