Criminal Defense Law Blog

I Was Accused of Domestic Violence. Now What?

If someone recently accused you of committing an act of domestic violence, you should not remain in contact with them or try to argue with them. Doing so can only make your situation worse. Instead, you should reach out to an experienced criminal defense lawyer to represent you in your case. Domestic violence charges are […]

California Board of Registered Nursing Complaint Statistics

California Board of Registered Nursing statistics show 9,067 nurse complaints and conviction/arrest notices in Fiscal Year 2019. Here we review complaint statistics, the most common types of complaints and the complaint process.

What if the Police Stopped Me Unlawfully, and I Got a DUI?

A police officer must have a valid reason to pull a vehicle over during a traffic stop. If the officer stops a person unlawfully and later arrests them for driving under the influence of alcohol—or DUI—the resulting criminal case may be subject to a complete dismissal. To obtain this dismissal, the DUI defense attorney must […]

What Happens After a Second DUI?

Alcohol significantly slows down brain functioning and severely limits a person’s ability to operate their motor vehicle safely and carefully. Specifically, alcohol intoxication can lead to blurred vision and many other physical symptoms. It can also significantly delay a driver’s reaction time, slowing it down and making it harder for the driver to react to […]

What to Look for in a Criminal Defense Lawyer

Police officers arrest thousands of drivers each year for driving under the influence of alcohol—or DUI. When the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) subsequently takes discretionary action to limit an individual’s driving privileges, the driver may request a prompt hearing. During a DMV hearing, the driver can review the DMV’s evidence against them and […]

How Big a Problem Is a Misdemeanor Charge?

How big a problem is a misdemeanour charge? In California, a person may incur criminal charges for a felony or misdemeanor. Generally speaking, a felony conviction is punishable by more than one year of incarceration and other potential penalties, like monetary fines. A misdemeanor conviction, on the other hand, is less severe than a felony. […]

How Big a Problem Is a Felony Charge?

How big a problem is a felony charge? Felony charges are some of the most serious criminal charges an individual can face. Like misdemeanors, a conviction on a felony charge can result in more than one year of incarceration, along with monetary fines and other high penalties. If you or someone you care about is […]

Do I need a lawyer for a first-time DUI?

Do I need a lawyer for a first-time DUI? Like every state, California treats driving under the influence of alcohol, or DUI, extremely seriously. This is because alcohol impairment and intoxication can severely impact a driver‘s ability to operate their vehicle safely. Alcohol is a depressant that slows down the functioning of a driver’s central […]

How Many DUI Driving Offenses Will It Take Before Losing Your License?

In almost every jurisdiction throughout the country, a DUI conviction can result in a driver losing their license to operate a motor vehicle for some period. You can lose your license in some states after just one or two DUIs. However, it will take three or four violations in other jurisdictions before you lose your […]