On Friday, May 25, 2012, a Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge in Pomona ruled a mistrial against a step-father who was accused of Felony Rape Charges against his step-daughter. The defendant was represented by the Law Offices of Daniel V. Cota, a criminal defense law firm based out of Los Angeles County. The Defendant…
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We’ve all been told to use the appropriate signal when making a turn or changing lanes. Signaling always seemed to be absolute. However maybe from apathy, laziness, or a desire to throw a middle finger to the law, we refused to make that signal at one point in our lives. Specifically, you might have been…
Words are funny things. We think we know what a word means until we stop for a second and try to define it. Let me ask you a question: Have you ever driven while you were drunk? What the hell is “drunk” anyway? In terms of the law, it is really a misnomer to say…
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Mere possession of marijuana is not a crime. Having no more than 28.5 grams (1.00530 ounces) of marijuana, other than concentrated cannabis, is not a criminal act. It’s an infraction with a maximum fine of $100.[1] Back in the day, possessing less than an ounce landed you zero jail time and $100 at most from…
If you are facing DUI charges in California, I hope you weren’t driving too fast. What’s too fast? Vehicle Code (VC) 23582 says that if you are guilty of a DUI and were driving 30 mph over the speed limit on a freeway, or 20 mph over the speed limit on any street or highway when…
SEO for California lawyers what an exciting topic. They taught us a lot of different subjects in law school, but SEO for California lawyers was definitely not one of them. And what the heck does SEO for California lawyers have to do with practicing law? As a California lawyer, I spend most…
It’s not a distant planet. It’s not a Kama Sutra move. It’s a DUI field sobriety test. And it’s coming to hipster parties near you. The Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus is one of many field sobriety tests given by law enforcement to determine whether you are under the influence of alcohol. “Nystagmus” means a jerking of…
Since 2008 we have seen the California Court System diminish in terms of efficiency and production. The years 2012 and 2013 look to be no different, as this year the Los Angeles Court System will look to cut $30 million from its already reduced budget. This cut in the budget will be responsible for closing…
Most people don’t know this, but DUIS are not limited to only alcohol, but covers drugs such as marijuana and prescription medications as well. Even if you are taking completely legal, over the counter medication that has been prescribed by your doctor, if your driving was impaired because of the substance, you can still be…
If you have been charged with a domestic violence crime in San Diego, you need to act fast to properly prepare your defense. Domestic violence laws in California are particularly strict on the accused. The prosecutor’s case will be driven by the facts, but also by much more than that. In their case against you,…
