This year, California is cracking down on New Years Eve celebrations. There is a joint task force crack down on drunk drivers. They are deploying saturation patrols to look for drunk drivers. There will be more obvious DUI checkpoints. You will see more cops on foot in crowded areas. You will not see undercover agents […]
Because of all the celebrating which occurs over the holidays, California law enforcement agencies have created joint task forces to crack down. This means that in addition to more DUI checkpoints, there is an increase in saturation patrols. These are cops that drive around looking for drunk drivers. The problem with the saturation patrols is […]
Some people have the unfortunate experience of being arrested while on vacation. Southern California is a vacation destination for people from all over the world. It’s a new and unfamiliar place. Some people drink a bit too much and find themselves lost. Before they know it, they’re arrested for being drunk in public. To some […]
A California joint task force “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign started on August 17, and ending Labor Day on Sept. 3. This will create more DUI checkpoints and saturation patrols. Remember that it is always safer, wiser and cheaper to have a designated driver, or call a cab. We at the Law Office […]
A California joint task force “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign is starting today, August 17, and ending Labor Day on Sept. 3. This will create more DUI checkpoints and saturation patrols. Remember that it is always safer, wiser and cheaper to have a designated driver, or call a cab. We at the Law […]
Criminal Threats: In General Criminal threats are exactly as they sound: threats of a criminal nature. Meaning, they are threats of hurting or harming someone. They are threats of causing great bodily injury, or even death. The threats can be verbal, written, or made by an electronic communication device. They can be made by one […]
Cops lie. Shocking, I know. But it’s true. Cops lie. Attorneys lie. Sometimes even clients lie. Not me and not you, but some others. Here’s a lie that a was recently told to a client that particularly made me mad: My client is being charged with a domestic violence related crime. She didn’t do anything. […]
I have always told my clients to be careful about what they put on facebook. People think that what they post is private, especially if they’re page has been restricted to friends only. However, everything you put on the web can be accessed by facebook officials themselves. This means that if the cops or District […]
Criminal Defense: Penal Code 186.22, the “gang enhancement” laws Gang activity and 186.22 California has enacted specific laws regarding gang activity. This means that if a person is determined to be a member of a criminal street gang, he or she can be charged as such. A criminal street gang is a group of people […]
There is a bill in front of the California Legislature, regarding marijuana possession laws. If a person is found driving with less than 28.5 grams of marijuana (not including concentrated cannabis), under current laws, the court can (and usually does) revoke the person’s license upon conviction. The court may order the Department of Motor Vehicles […]
The following are the published DUI checkpoints and saturation patrols for Friday 3/30/12 (Cesar Chavez Day) in Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, Orange County, San Diego and Long Beach Counties: Carson- 7pm to 3am undisclosed location Glendale- undisclosed location, 8pm to 2am Redondo Beach- undisclosed location, 8pm to 2am Palmdale- undisclosed location, 6pm to 2am […]
Criminal Defense: DUI Charges 1st DUI A standard 1st DUI is what most people charged with DUI receive. It means that the person was found driving with a blood alcohol level of .08 or higher. The person must request a DMV hearing within 10 days of the arrest, or else they will lose their license. […]
Criminal Defense: California’s Three Strikes Victory in Riverside County California’s Three Strikes Rule The Three Strikes Rule was enacted in California in 1994 to make violent offenders accountable for their crimes. (For more, see here.) The rationale was that certain violent crimes were deemed to be worse offenses than others, and part of the conviction […]
The following are the published DUI checkpoints and saturation patrols for Saturday 3/17/12 (St. Patrick’s Day) in Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, Orange County and Long Beach Counties: Buena Park- Beach Blvd and 10th St, from 7pm to 2am Chula Visat- undisclosed location, 6pm to 1:30am Hemet- undisclosed location, 7pm to 3am Lake Elsinore- roving […]
The following are the published DUI checkpoints and saturation patrols for Saturday 3/16/12 in Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, Orange County and Long Beach Counties: Mission Viejo- undisclosed location, 6pm to 2am Roving patrols at “hot spots” in Orange County Los Angeles- Figueroa St. between 8th and 9th Streets, 8pm to 2am Pasadena- undisclosed location, […]
Criminal Defense: What Is Arraignment? What is Arraignment- General Arraignment is the first time you will appear in front of a judge and will plead either guilty or not guilty. If you have not hired an attorney, the court will advise you of your right to hire one, or to have one appointed if you […]
Criminal Defense: Arrest and your right to remain silent Arrest and Your Right to Remain Silent During Questioning If you’ve been arrested, chances are that you are scared and unsure about what to do or not do, say or not say. You are dragged to a sterile room in a police station. You are questioned […]
Criminal Defense: Health & Safety Code 11359 Marijuana Sales Elements of Health & Safety Code 11359 Marijuana Sales Health & Safety Code 11359 is the statute against possession of marijuana for sales. The prosecutor must prove that you intended to sell the marijuana found in your possession. They must also prove that you knew it […]
Criminal Defense: Marijuana Arrest Records Marijuana Arrests California is becoming more lenient in their rules against possession of marijuana. When a person is caught with less than one ounce (28.5 grams), they are charged with an infraction. The penalty for this is only $100 and no jail time. Possession of more than one ounce carries […]
Criminal Defense: Seal Juvenile Records Seal Juvenile Records If you committed a crime as a juvenile and were subsequently convicted, you most likely want to seal those records as an adult. You don’t want one mistake as a kid to ruin your chances for success as an adult. The way to do this is to […]