Guest Post on Four Factors When Choosing A Criminal Defense Lawyer in Southern California The state of Southern California boasts of having some of the world’s best and experienced criminal lawyers. This may be partly due to its proximity to Los Angeles and greater San Diego. In 2010 alone, Los Angeles reported 293 homicides. Other…
Drunk driving laws in California are among the toughest in the USA. They are very clear and all drivers should be aware of what they are. The consequences of breaking them can have a major impact on your life. The standard measurement used across the United States for an “impaired” driver is a concentration of…
If you are found guilty of a DUI offence in California, you’ll be subjected to the following sentencing guidelines; 7 Rules to California DUI Sentencing Guidelines 1. The jail term may vary from 48 hours to 6 months depending on the seriousness. If you are under 21, you’ll get a 1 year license suspension. 2….
1st Time DUI in California Driving under the influence should be avoided at all costs. Getting behind the driving wheel while impaired is one serious mistake that can put anyone’s life in serious jeopardy. Law enforcement officials in California are currently promoting new regulations that aim at discouraging drivers from driving under the influence. A…
DUI public records in California are a valuable source of background history about a person. However its not something that you necessarily want to continue to share to the worlds as a convicted DUI offender. Organizations That Check DUI Public Records in California: – Prospective employers – Insurance companies – Professional licensing entities – Universities – &…
Many people choose to represent themselves in criminal courts due to a lack of money. Often times these “Pro Per” litigants will convince themselves that they are just as good and just as competent as any criminal lawyer. I have seen Pro Per criminal defendants time and time again all the while cringing at their blatant lack of…
The Holiday Season is here….and so are the Loss Prevention Officers (LPO’s). LPO’s are casing stores in search of shoplifters. In many cases, they are evaluated based on the number of alleged shoplifters they detain during their shift. The result is a hyper-aggressive team of LPO’s looking for anyone who may have mistakenly forgot to…
Guest Post By: Christopher J McCann an experienced DUI attorney in Orange County. This guest post gives you an intro to California criminal laws. Criminal laws in America are the same throughout most states. Although California State follows the same laws, there are some procedural and substantive differences in the way the crimes are prosecuted. According to…
Being charged with Domestic Violence can have devastating consequences on you and your family. False allegations of domestic violence usually arise when a couple is going through a bitter divorce or contested child custody proceeding. In California, family law courts will consider domestic violence convictions in determining which parent receives primary custody. More importantly, a domestic violence restraining order (CLETS)…
Criminal courts can be intimidating and unfamiliar to many people. In fact, the closest many people have gotten to a criminal courtroom is through television. In criminal courts each side is generally represented by a lawyer. The prosecutor is usually a City Attorney or District Attorney. The criminal defendant is usually represented by a lawyer from…
