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DON’T PLEAD GUILTY: RISING DEFENSE TO CALIFORNIA DUI

An arrest for driving under the influence in California is an expensive and painful process for many California drivers.  There’s the embarrassment of the arrest, the thousands of dollars in fines, the DUI classes you must attend (and pay for), and possible custody time, not to mention the cost of an attorney.  Many people choose…

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San Bernardino Legal Troubles Handled at the Fontana Courthouse

The Fontana Courthouse is a courthouse in the county of San Bernardino. This courthouse handles a huge number of cases annually that range from misdemeanors to more serious crimes. Many of the Fontana courthouse cases are handled by lawyers, though some people choose to represent themselves. Many residents of California and the United States at…

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Courtroom Secrets Part 1 – Things Law School Doesn’t Teach You About Criminal Courts

All lawyers can agree that law school can be a grueling experience and studying for the bar can be downright painful.   Future lawyer take numerous courses on the law, legal analysis and trial advocacy.  However, there are few if any courses on what really goes on in a courtroom….especially in criminal courts.  Here are just…

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Adolescent Brain Development as a Defense

Can an adolescent’s brain development or lack thereof be a defense? Three general differences between juveniles under 18 and adults demonstrate that juvenile offenders cannot reliabl be classified among the worst offenders.  First, any parent knows…juveniles lack maturity and have an underdeveolped sense of responsibility much more so than adults.  Moreover, juveniles are overrepresented statistically…

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Torrance Expungements – What Employers Cannot Ask About

California Labor Code states than an employer cannot ask someone applying for a job for information about an arrest or detention that did not end up in a conviction.  So, if you are applying for a job and you happen to have a conviction arising out of the Torrance Courthouse, they cannot ask about the…

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DUI in California: Don’t Convict Yourself

Law enforcement agencies across California have been ramping up efforts to enforce drunk driving laws. As an attorney practicing in Indio, CA, I’m always amazed at the sheer number of DUI cases that come through the courthouse. Many people don’t realize how easy it is to reach a BAC of .08. Many more are unaware…

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Fullerton Criminal Court What You Need to Know

Fullerton Criminal Court What You Need to Know The court of jurisdiction for the area of north Orange County is the Fullerton Criminal Court or the North Justice Center. This is the court available to the cities of Yorba Linda, Placentia, La Palma, La Habra, Cypress, Buena Park, Brea, and Fullerton. This is a secure…

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Driving Suspended License California? Fix it Now

Driving Suspended License California VC 14601 Tickets, Warrants, Arrests, Impounds, driving without a license while looking in your rear view mirror constantly wondering when the next adventure comes.  Riding the bus, getting rides, insurance, registration problems, the whole deal.  It all comes from driving suspended license California.  How did you get here?   Well most…

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Being Proactive with Domestic Violence Charges

THE PHONE CALL Being investigated for any domestic violence related offense can be very stressful.  A minor argument or verbal altercation in an already fragile marriage or relationship can lead to a felony case being filed.  Whether it is your romantic partner or a well-meaning neighbor, one phone call to the police about a domestic…