Written by attorney Randy Collins, about 1 month ago.
The California Highway Patrol has stuck to its anti-drunk driving efforts, since launching in 1973. After all, officers on duty are called upon to keep citizens safe, and one of the biggest public safety is drunk driving. Why, you may ask? Drunk driving causes a large percent of ...
Written by attorney Randy Collins, about 1 month ago.
If youve been arrested for driving under the influence in California, you may have a lot on your plate: Court Appearances to stand trial (if no plea bargains are arranged by a lawyer), and to hear to outcome of the case. The penalties for a California DUI may include jail time,...
Written by attorney Randy Collins, about 1 month ago.
Drivers in California are required to drive at speeds no greater than the recommended and posted speed limits for the safety of all. If there were no traffic laws it would be utter chaos, wouldnt you agree? In addition, altering driving speeds for unexpected conditions is require...
Written by attorney Randy Collins, 3 months ago.
Domestic Violence is force, violence, or threat that is inflicted on either: A current or former spouse, partner, or parent of the accuseds child A child living in the home with the accused An elder over the age of 65 living in the home Domestic Violence is essentially committ...
Written by attorney Randy Collins, 3 months ago.
If youve been recently arrested in Orange County, California, for drug possession, sales of drugs, or transportation thereof, heres what you can expect: Transportation to the County Jail Upon arrest, defendants will be handcuffed and whisked away to the county jail by trained p...
Written by attorney Randy Collins, 3 months ago.
If youve been arrested in Huntington Beach, court proceedings and being interrogated by an officer may feel intimidating even if youre innocent. Its your right to ask for an attorney, who can work on the case for alternative sentencing and ultimately avoid jail time. Here are a ...
Written by attorney Randy Collins, 3 months ago.
Definition DUI for Minors under 21 under California Penal Code Section 23140, is an infraction if the driver is caught with less than 0.08% alcohol intoxication levels in the blood. Anything higher than this number and the minor will face the same penalties that are dished out to...
Written by attorney Randy Collins, 3 months ago.
Definition Transporting and Selling Methamphetamines under California Penal Code Section 11379, is a criminal offense. As the title implies, it means actually selling the drug. It is prosecuted in the same manner as the sale of any other form of illegal substance. Elements of the...
Written by attorney Randy Collins, 3 months ago.
Definition Possession of Methamphetamine for Sale under California Penal Code Section 11378, is a felony offense, which carries serious time in prison as well as very steep fines. The legal code describes holding methamphetamine with the intent to sell it. This is completely diff...
Written by attorney Randy Collins, 4 months ago.
This post will share some of the top tips to avoid incriminating yourself during a DUI arrest or court proceeding. Remain Silent You have the right to remain silent. As the well-repeated saying goes whatever you say during an arrest can and will be used against you in court. This...
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