Marijuana laws in California have gone through a lot of changes in the last several years. As of 2011, marijuana possession of less than one ounce, about 28.5 grams, for personal use in California has been reduced from a misdemeanor to an infraction. Infractions aren't considered criminal charges...
Being arrested for a DUI starts a series of processes. You will have to deal with consequences handed down from the California Department of Motor Vehicles as well as the criminal justice system. Your first appearance in the criminal justice court after being arrested for a DUI will be your DUI a...
Having a criminal record can affect you negatively and follow you around your whole life. Job prospects, public assistance, financial aid and housing opportunities all may be limited. The stigma alone of having a criminal record can limit opportunities of all kinds. Fortunately, there are ways yo...
Federal law prevents any law enforcement officer from pulling you over while driving without having a good reason to. This good reason is called probable cause and it is necessary for a pull over to be valid. Probable cause is part of the Fourth Amendment, which allows citizens the right to freed...
When you think of criminal convictions, you may think someone can be either guilty or innocent. If you've been at a court hearing or have faced criminal charges yourself, you may be aware that there is a third plea you can enter for those who are not guilty but who cannot, or do not want to, prov...
Different states hold criminal charges on your record for different periods of time. In California, a DUI will remain up for consideration on your criminal record for ten years. This is called the ten-year "look back" period. In the case of a DUI, all DUI convictions as well as wet reckless convi...
Prostitution is an established industry in California and in other areas across the nation. It is a particularly large industry in California specifically. California tops all other states for prostitution arrests. For this reason, prostitution and related activities are heavily prosecuted in Cal...
You may be familiar with the different kinds of charges you can face for violating a law. Criminal acts will either be charged as a misdemeanor or felony. Many crimes may be always charged as a misdemeanor or as a felony however some are more flexible. In California, many crimes can be charged as...
Californians, for the most part, are very open minded about marijuana use. California marijuana laws have been undergoing changes. In recent years, simple possession of marijuana for personal use is no longer charged as a misdemeanor, as it was prior to 2011. If the quantity of marijuana is less ...
A DUI is a common charge in California. Many people get DUIs and go on to live a relatively normal life afterwards. A DUI is a criminal charge and, like many crimes, can be handled a few different ways in the criminal court system. In California, DUIs can be charged as either misdemeanors or felo...
DUI Defense in Visalia When you are pulled over for a DUI, the officer on the scene will want to measure your blood alcohol concentration, or BAC, to gather evidence sufficient enough to convict you of the crime. They may do so if they have reason to believe you have been driving while impaired...
Car theft rates in California are some of the highest in the country. Certain counties within California have higher rates of car theft than others but, overall, California is a risky place for any car owner. Unfortunately, having a car in California is also necessary for many people; public tran...
Being arrested is not on most people's bucket-list. Being arrested is scary, threatening and frustrating. You might not be explained what is going on. You may feel like you were not given a specific reason why you were being detained and feel like you were unfairly detained without probable cause...
As part of many criminal convictions, you may be ordered to serve jail or prison time. You can get jail or prison time for anything from driving while impaired to homicide. Your sentence can be for anywhere from one day to life in a correctional facility. Many feel the jail and prison system in t...
If you are pulled over on suspicion of a DUI, the officer who pulls you over will ask you some questions, look for signs that you have been drinking and may give you a series of tests. To gather evidence you have been driving under the influence, you may be given a field sobriety test and/or give...
Theft is one of the oldest criminal acts in the world. For as long as human history, we have been taking things from other people that don't belong to us. Needless to say, it is a common criminal charge in California, especially in high-density areas. Theft is also a very broad criminal category....
California DUI laws are centered are blood alcohol concentration, or BAC, readings. Taking a Breathalyzer test is a quick and easy way to measure your BAC. When you are pulled over for a DUI, you may be asked to take a breathalyzer test. Breathalyzer tests estimate the alcohol concentration, also...
California has long been one of the most open-minded states in regards to marijuana. Legalizing the authorized use of medicinal marijuana has gone a long way to decriminalize possession of marijuana in small quantities. Possession of less than 28.5 grams for personal use now only results in an in...
California DUI laws are applicable in both instances where the "influence" of driving under the influence was as a result of alcohol and when it is a result of illicit drug use. Illicit drugs include not just illegal recreationally used drugs, or street drugs, but also misused prescription drugs,...
Marijuana possession is a common charge in California and other states where thriving medical industries increase the availability and ease of access for all users. Marijuana is quickly becoming decriminalized in several states, California included, however there are still many laws surrounding i...
Contractors are held to high standards in California, higher than many other business operators. In California, construction represents a large industry that has a lot of influence on the state economy. California still has a lot of development potential, which can boost the economy if done right...
Being arrested or otherwise apprehended by a police officer or other peace officer can be a stressful experience. The officer will be saying a lot of things and you may be wondering what to do in that scenario. Based on recent news across the nation, you may be thinking that resisting an officer ...
People in a position of authority have long been known to have a tendency to let their authority influence how they treat others. Unfortunately, this influence can have major ramifications for those being treated unfairly. Police brutality has been in the news lately with incidents happening all ...
For thousands of years, prostitution has long been a bona fide profession across the world. Not surprisingly, it still thrives in other countries around the world and can be found in many areas around the nation. California is no exception. Despite how common prostitution is and has always been, ...
The sheer volume of the crimes committed in the state of California, paired with extremely limited law enforcement resources means that many crimes are committed and manage to escape the eye of the law. Not all criminals are caught in the act at the time they commit their crime. Some may never ge...
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.
