Fraud is a broad range of crimes all involving someone who takes action to acquire undeserved benefits or assets, while putting others at a disadvantage. Fraud crimes usually involve contracts and similar agreements where two parties enter into some sort of a legal contract be it between a busine...
Many Californians have driver's licenses. Every year, 8.25 million driver's licenses and IDs are issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles. California's public transportation system isn't always sufficient in some areas and private transport, while increasing in popularity and access,...
Public and private spaces alike are protected under California law. Public spaces are protected so they are used for their intended purposes and they remain safe and operational for the public. Private spaces, such as personal property, are protected from trespassers or from unreasonable, i.e. il...
Getting a first driver's license can be an important part of a young adult's life. However, with it comes great responsibility. California state law holds young drivers to a higher standard than adults because they are considered high-risk drivers. Being relatively inexperienced drivers, young ad...
Dealing with police officers can be stressful. Recent instances of police brutality have led to a lack of public respect for them, however, as law-abiding citizens, we have to cooperate with their requests. One of the most common requests they will make is to identify yourself. If approached by a...
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,...
Assault is a charge characterized by someone attempting to cause injury to another person, whether or not they actually cause that injury. The attempt must be lawful, to the extent that it cannot be an act of self-defense. The attempt must also be from a person who has a reasonable ability to act...
Getting a DUI can land you in a heap of trouble. As part of your DUI charge, you will have to face consequences from the California Department of Motor Vehicles in addition to criminal prosecution through the California criminal court system. The program within the DMV that handles the driving pr...
Today, everything is regulated to some degree, including how you get paid and how you pay those who work for you. High tax rates for individuals and businesses alike incentivize "under the table" wages that are off the books. In a tough economy, paying or receiving under the table wages can be ap...
After a DUI, your life changes dramatically. Suddenly, you have fines and penalties to pay, classes to enroll in and a number of steps to complete to get your full driving privileges reinstated. To do all this, you will have to deal with two different systems that handle separate aspects of your ...
Being arrested is one of the most stressful experiences you can have. Being detained, cuffed and taken into custody can be traumatic. Your personal property may be searched and could be damaged; you could even get hurt. If you resist, you could incur a criminal charge for your conduct alone. Unfo...
As part of applying for a California driver's license, you agreed as a part of the application to allow a police officer to test your blood alcohol concentration, or BAC, level under suspicions you have been drinking and driving. You also agreed to perform a field sobriety test for an officer, if...
It's no secret that DUIs will cost you. There are many fees, penalties and requirements to your sentencing that will add up quickly. Because there are so many different costs, you may not be familiar with all of them. There are immediate costs as well as long-term costs. Some DUI offenders will h...
Underage drinking and drug consumption is a noted problem in California and elsewhere. Most teens and young adults can easily obtain alcohol through friends or family. There are also plenty of adults who furnish alcohol to minors to make money. California's strict underage drinking laws attest to...
California has a problem with high theft rates. You hear about theft on the news, read about it in the news paper and most likely have had something stolen from you or someone close to you. A tough economy and decreasing job prospects can make theft worth the risk of being caught for some. Today,...
There are many serious consequences to getting a DUI and one of the hardest things to deal with is losing your driving privileges. For most of us, driving is necessary, especially in California. Where public transportation is limited and when you have to commute to your work, being able to drive ...
Fraud has been in the news a lot over the past few years, mostly in the context of credit card fraud wherein someone steals someone's personal information to take out credit cards in their name and use them for their benefit in their possession. In actuality, there are many different kinds of fra...
As part of your DUI conviction, as well as most criminal charges, you will be put on probation for a period of time after you are charged. Your probation will set forth a series of terms and conditions, appropriate to your offense and your prior criminal activity, if any. DUI probation is geared ...
Burglary is composed of two parts. Burglary happens when someone breaks into or otherwise unlawfully enters a home or vehicle. This person also has to have the intent to commit a felony. Auto burglary occurs when someone breaks into or otherwise unlawfully enters someone's locked car with intent ...
Being pulled over for a traffic offense is stressful, whether it is speeding or drinking and driving. You might not know why you are being pulled over and that can add to the stress of the situation. When an officer suspects you have been drinking and driving, they will pull you over and then fir...
Driving after drinking can lead you into some pretty serious consequences. You may be aware of common DUI laws and the standard sentencing for a DUI; you probably know a few people who have gotten them. California's DUI laws are bound to alcohol content percentages so you might think being right ...
When arrested for a DUI, the arresting officer will fill out and file a police report, also sometimes called an incident or crime report, to document the arrest and the crime. This is both for administrative purposes as well as to catalog the basic and immediate facts of the case for further revi...
For certain driving and/or alcohol related offenses in California, you may have your driver's license suspended for a period of time. Your license can either be hard suspended or restricted suspended. For DUI offenders, a special program will handle your suspension according to state wide mandato...
The California courts see DUI convictions every day. With strict DUI laws that base convictions around blood alcohol concentration, or BAC, levels, a fraction of a percentage point in a BAC reading can make a huge difference in someone's life. It can mean the difference between thousands of dolla...
Getting in or causing a collision can be stressful. Depending on the severity of the accident, the police could be called and if you caused the accident, you will have to deal with the ramifications such as insurance liability, increased insurance rates, possible court battles, possible criminal ...
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.
