From A Former Prosecutor
Don’t make the mistake of assuming that you can never challenge a breath alcohol test. Far too many people believe that having a breath test say that they are over the legal limit (0.08% in blood alcohol concentration) means that they are essentially out of options....
To legally engage in sexual intimacy with another person, you first have to obtain their consent. However, not every person is capable of giving legal consent. Those under the influence of drugs and alcohol or with diminished cognitive capacity may not be able to...
Almost everyone has less-than-honest thoughts from time to time. While you may never act on your thoughts, there are situations when thinking and talking about committing a crime can result in conspiracy charges. To be charged with conspiracy, there are certain...
You have been charged with a crime and have been ordered to appear in court on a specific day and time. If you do not show up to the court-appointed session, you may be charged with failure to appear in court. In California, failure to appear in court may lead to the...
The United States Constitution’s Fifth Amendment sets specific protections for people who are facing criminal charges in this country. One of these protects them against double jeopardy, which means being tried for the same crime more than once. Many people don’t...
When a love story turns into a bitter disagreement with incidents of abuse, you need to secure your safety as well as those you care about. If you are a victim of domestic violence, it helps to know that you are not alone. The law allows you to obtain an order of...
Since Proposition 47 passed in 2014, many residents have taken advantage of the ability to reclassify theft crimes from felonies to misdemeanors. Unfortunately, the misinformation surrounding prop 47 has led some to believe they can take items that do not belong to...
Much of today’s information can be found at the touch of a finger. There are plenty of streaming services that provide a plethora of TV shows and movies. Most books and music can be found through similar internet services. Every form of entertainment is easily...
You’ve lived in California for several years and never had a run-in with the law. Now, you find yourself facing criminal charges. Law enforcement claims that you were at the scene and committed the offense in question. Later, it turns out that an eyewitness has...
If you've been drinking and you want to get sober so that you can drive home, you may decide to order a cup of coffee. People often say that a nice cup of coffee can make you feel sober, so they'll recommend it as a tactic for driving home safely and avoiding a DUI....