A Brief Overview of Domestic Violence Cases in California
Sep 22, 2009
What is "domestic violence?" It takes only a "minor or serious injury"* (in short, almost any injury by any physical force to the victim, however slight) to give rise to a criminal charge of domestic...
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A Brief Overview of Drug Offenses in California
Sep 18, 2009
What catagories do the different levels of drug cases fall into? Drug cases fall into three distinct categories:
1. Possession of a controlled substance,
2. Being under the influence ...
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Drivers License Suspensions by the California DMV
Sep 18, 2009
What are the grounds for the DMV to suspend a drivers license? These are the specific grounds for suspension of your driver’s license:
1.) Medical reasons (e.g.: epilepsy, dementia, alleged loss...
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Should you retain private counsel or apply for a public defender in your criminal case?
Sep 18, 2009
How is the public defender appointed in criminal cases, and will there be any cost? The public defender's office is appointed by the court only for those who are financially unable to retain private ...
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Theft Offenses in California
Sep 17, 2009
The seriousness of theft offenses, as well as the types of people who commit them, varies widely Many people who have never been in trouble with the law sometime get involved in theft offenses such a...
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What are the consequences of violating DUI probation?
Sep 16, 2009
A Violation of Probation case requires the same diligent and competent defense as any new case. A good lawyer's goal, as with a new criminal case, is to reduce or eliminate your exposure to real jail t...
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Bail in Criminal Cases
Sep 16, 2009
What is bail and how is it set? The right to reasonable bail in a criminal case is a constitutional right that everyone in this country enjoys.
When a person is arrested, the police use a "Bail Amou...
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A Word About "Client Testimonials"
Sep 16, 2009
The ethics of client tesimonials So-called "client testimonials" benefit only the lawyer, not the client. Reputable attorneys never post or rely upon so-called "Client Testimonials," nor would an et...
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What to Do and What Not to Do if You're Arrested
Mar 03, 2009
At your residence It is not uncommon for police to visit the residence of a suspect, sometimes with little more than a mere suspicion of wrongdoing from a neighbor’s complaint. While an arrest warra...
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What to Look for in Finding a Good Criminal Defense Lawyer
Mar 03, 2009
Broad experience in actual criminal trials Broad experience means that your criminal lawyer has actually handled thousands of all types of criminal cases, from heavy felonies (for example: "Three Str...
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