Clinton E. Parish
Strategic Defense From A Former Prosecutor
If the police suspect you of drunk driving, then may ask you to do a field sobriety test. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration uses these tests to evaluate the safety of drivers. There are several tests you may be asked to do. They include: 1. Horizontal...
Drug crimes can lead to high fines and jail terms. And like other offenses, drug crimes have classes, and one of them is simple drug possession – the possession of a small amount of a controlled substance for consumption/ personal use without the intent to sell or...
A surprising number of people who have been accused of criminal infractions in California plead guilty. They know they have a right to defend against the charges in question and may deeply believe their own innocence, but they think that going to trial will be too...
You may have heard the widespread myth that incurring a first-time driving while under the influence (DUI) conviction is “no big deal.” And perhaps, to people who grew up in tough areas, incurring up to $1,000 in fines, mandatory DUI school, 3-to-5 years of probation,...
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...