It is difficult to imagine anything simpler than the definition of an expert witness – someone who can help the jury understand something, some aspect of the factual dispute, or possibly even an ultimate fact that the jury must decide on. California Evidence Code §720 defines an expert as a person qualified to testify based…
In 1995, the California Legislature enacted Penal Code §186.11 to add two arrows to the quiver of prosecuting attorneys. Penal Code §186.11 can sting a defendant in two ways: The first holds additional incarceration and fines over a defendant’s head. The second arrow of this section is potentially more damaging to a defendant and his…
An Orange County Wills and Trusts Lawyer website has an interesting article about Medicaid Planning. The Medic-Cal Program is a joint venture between California and the Federal Government of the United States, of which Cal-Optima is part of. Medi-Cal is by all measures a huge program. California has one of the largest populations of any…
It is well known that California initiatives and legislation have provided for medical marijuana to be legal in California. But did you know that until very recently, medical marijuana collectives and growers still faced unpredictable raids from the federal government? Indeed, some still believe raids and enforcement activity are likely to continue, despite numerous reforms already…
Sexual Abuse of Step-Daughter Child Protective Services was called because an allegation was made that you touched your step-daughter’s private parts or her breast, i.e., sexual abuse of step-daughter. Your step-daughter might be 15 years old or 3 years old. The allegation may have come from your step-daughter directly or from her mother. CPS came…
What you should know about Drug DUI in California: The winning approach to handling Drug DUI charges. Cases involving Drug DUI in California are becoming more frequent with the growing use of drugs: prescription drugs, medicinal marijuana and recreational drugs like marijuana or MDMA. Prosecutors are having a much easier time charging and convicting Drug…
What happens when a DUI Attorney drives through DUI Checkpoint? Thoughts before I did this. As a Orange County DUI Attorney I may have some biases as to DUI checkpoints. There a lot of reasons why people should not trust DUI checkpoints. To name a few, they are a waste of money and are not…
Looking for the best Fullerton DUI lawyer? I have been handling DUI cases in Fullerton for over 15 years. If you do a search for Fullerton DUI lawyer online you will likely find hundreds of lawyers who claim to be locals at the Fullerton courthouse. Some of these guys and gals haven’t set foot in…
6 Situations Where You can Beat a DUI Charge If you get arrested with a DUI charge, chances are that you will loose your driver’s license. The situation will have a devastating impact on you. Questions like what to do next, whom to consult, what are my options and what about my insurance, are sure…
Driving Under the Influence of Drugs It is estimated that in the very near future, legal and illegal drugs will overtake alcohol as the substances that are involved in the majority of DUI cases. Much of the exact same problems with blood tests for alcohol also exist with narcotics cases, such sample preservation and contamination,…
