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The events surrounding a domestic dispute are usually complicated. Sometimes in the heat of the moment, misunderstandings happen, and violence erupts. However, when the police come over, the situation is no longer private for you to resolve. The police are required...
Driving under the influence is more common than you may think. But unfortunately, most people do not realize the consequences a DUI conviction can have on their lives. Some common consequences of a DUI conviction may include fines, temporary suspension of your...
Many people consider it a crime to be drunk in public. If you ask them if it’s illegal, they’ll at least tell you that it is. And they are technically correct in California, which does have public intoxication laws. But this can also be a bit confusing. How could it...
If you believe that you’re over the legal limit and too impaired to drive, you may be looking for a way to get sober quickly. You still need to drive your car home that night, and you don’t want to leave it and have to come back and get it the next day. You just want...
Driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or other drugs affects your ability to protect other road users. Thus, when you are caught, you may face significant penalties. In California, it's illegal for a driver with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08% or...
You might think your chances of presenting a successful criminal defense are finished if someone tells you they have an eyewitness willing to testify against you. While you should certainly be concerned, you also need to treat their claim with a pinch of suspicion....
If the police arrest you after catching you with drugs that aren’t yours, you may hear the term “constructive possession” mentioned. It means you may need to do more than tell a court the drugs were not yours to avoid a sentence. Otherwise, you could still be...
If you grew up watching legal shows on TV, you might assume that juries decide the fate of everyone who has been charged with a crime. Yet, nowadays, most real-life trials are civil actions, not criminal ones. Those who are accused of crimes tend to plead guilty...
Evidence is crucial in a criminal case. A court cannot convict someone based solely on a police officer’s hunch. Yet, not all evidence is equal. There are two categories to understand: 1. Direct evidence This gives a prosecutor a much better chance of securing a...
If the police charge you with driving under the influence (DUI), you need to look carefully at your defense options. Whatever the situation, it’s vital to remember that there is always a chance you can beat the charges or minimize the consequences. No case is ever set...