From A Former Prosecutor
Most of us enjoy spending an evening out with our friends. Yet sometimes, nights out can end in legal problems. What happens when a harmless night out ends up with you in handcuffs, facing criminal charges for alleged violence toward someone else? The difference...
You can be charged with assault with a deadly weapon in California if you commit assault against another person with a deadly weapon, another object or force that will cause bodily injury. While most people think this charge is exclusive to guns, it is not. It can...
There’s no doubt that the epidemic of fatal drug overdoses is nowhere near fading. Between opioids, designer drugs and drugs mixed with toxic substances, any kind of illegal drug use can be dangerous. In an effort to get emergency medical help to people overdosing as...
If you’re pulled over and accused of driving while impaired, the thought of taking a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) test could be frightening, insulting or both. If you’re sober, you may resist this testing effort because you have done nothing wrong and are...
California courts issue different types of warrants. One of these is the bench warrant. Unlike other warrants, a bench warrant can be issued against you without your knowledge. In fact, it can take a minor infraction with the law to learn about an active bench warrant...
Being accused or charged with a crime can be a scary and stressful situation. Unfortunately, you may do things that make your situation even worse. Once you are aware of the accusation or charges against you, you must think carefully about what you do. Knowing what...
One of the first things a person facing criminal charges wants to know is what type of sentence they will have to deal with if they’re convicted of the crimes. While many people hope they don’t have to deal with it, the question still comes up. It isn’t always easy to...
In a criminal case, the court may bring forth an eyewitness to testify against an alleged criminal. The eyewitness may state that they saw the defendant act against the law and, having witnessed it in person, may be able to provide accurate details on who was involved...
If you’re pulled over by police under the suspicion of drunk driving you may be asked to do a breath test to evaluate a driver's blood-alcohol concentration level. Alternatively, they may ask the driver to do a series of evaluations typically called standardized field...
If you are charged with a criminal offense, you are entitled to elect for a jury trial as opposed to having your hearing in front of a judge only. For many people, the thought of having a jury trial is intimidating, especially if this is their first dealing with the...