Clinton E. Parish
Strategic Defense From A Former Prosecutor
Your blood alcohol concentration does not start dropping as soon as you stop drinking. For instance, if you have one last shot at the end of the night when you are out with friends, your BAC is actually going to climb for a bit as your body absorbs the alcohol. But...
People sometimes get themselves in trouble with drunk driving arrests simply because they do not understand how impaired they actually are. They think that they are not intoxicated and that it would be safe for them to drive. They know that they have consumed alcohol,...
Domestic violence charges may follow conflicts that turn physical. Particularly when disputes arise between intimate partners, people may behave in aggressive manners toward one another. In some cases, the state may choose to prosecute one of the people involved, even...
There’s no doubt that ignition interlock devices (IID) save lives. These breathalyzer-type devices that attach to a vehicle’s ignition to prevent it from starting if a driver has alcohol on their breath are becoming an increasingly common consequence for even...
Your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is not the only component that matters for a drunk driving stop. For instance, if a police officer can show evidence that you were impaired, you could be given DUI charges, even if a breath test demonstrates that you are slightly...
Police officers responding to domestic violence calls face very challenging situations. Frequently, outside parties report the matter rather than one of the people involved. The officers then have to try to make sense of a complicated interpersonal dynamic and a very...
Driving under the influence (DUI) charges can be the result of several different scenarios. Some people get arrested because they display poor control of their vehicles. Other times, they might fail a chemical test after a traffic stop or a collision. A failed breath...
You’ve been accused of domestic violence by a former partner. The police have begun conducting their investigation and looking for evidence. While doing so, they decide that they want to search your phone to see if you sent any threatening messages to your former...
In California, police can pull over a vehicle, but there must be a valid reason for doing so. They cannot stop a car at random. However, certain situations and exceptions allow for a stop, even if the driver isn’t doing anything suspicious. Below are some important...
In California, a wobbler offense is a crime that can be charged as either a felony or a misdemeanor. The decision depends on the details of the case, the defendant’s criminal history, and how the prosecution and court handle the charges. Wobbler offenses give the...