Criminal Defense Law Blog

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 […]

Why Do I Need a Lawyer for a DUI Involving an Accident?

Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DUI) is a serious criminal offense in all 50 states, though each state has specific laws. Upon conviction, an offender may look at serious penalties, including losing a driver’s license, monetary fines, and even jail time. A judge may increase the penalties they might normally impose if […]

How Can a Lawyer Help Me After a DUI Involving Drugs?

How can a lawyer help me after a DUI involving drugs? It is against the law to operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs (DUID). Police officers consider drivers to be “under the influence” when alcohol or drug impairment prevents them from operating their vehicles safely and carefully. For example, they may […]

What Happens if I Failed a Field Sobriety Test?

DUI stands for driving under the influence of alcohol, and this is a common criminal offense across the U.S. If a police officer stops your vehicle and suspects that you are under the influence, they may subject you to one or more field sobriety tests. If the officer determines that you are intoxicated or impaired, […]

What Happens if I Take Breath and Blood Tests after a DUI? What Happens if I Don’t?

When a driver gets behind the wheel of a car, they impliedly consent to undergo a breath or chemical test if a police officer arrests them for driving under the influence (DUI). That test aims to determine the driver’s blood alcohol concentration (BAC). Moreover, for a police officer to validly stop your vehicle, they must […]

What DUI Penalties Can a Lawyer Help Me Avoid?

DUI stands for driving a vehicle under the influence of alcohol. A conviction for DUI can have extremely serious penalties, including high monetary fines and jail time. Moreover, if you sustain a DUI conviction, you may lose your driver’s license for some time and suffer ongoing collateral consequences throughout your life. Given the serious nature […]