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A DUI arrest in California can quickly become a serious legal matter. Under California law, most DUIs fall under misdemeanor charges, but specific aggravating circumstances can change the outcome. Understanding what pushes a DUI toward felony territory can help...
A white collar conviction can harm more than a person’s standing in criminal court. In California, many licensed professionals also face review from the board that regulates their occupation. For California professionals, recognizing that the licensing board and the...
Home is one of the few places where you should be able to feel absolutely safe. That being said, if someone tries to break into your residence, do you have legal grounds to protect yourself using lethal force? Learning about related California law could provide an...
During a criminal case, police often gather evidence from digital sources. This may mean that they want to conduct a search of a person's cellphone. As with a search of real estate or other physical property, it often takes a search warrant to compel someone to unlock...
Your breath test results are a key piece of evidence that the police will likely try to obtain after a traffic stop on suspicion of drunk driving. If your blood alcohol concentration is over the legal limit, this is a stronger form of evidence than a failed field...
For most drivers, a failed breath test means that they are at or above the legal limit of 0.08% in terms of their blood alcohol concentration. Some drivers do have other limits, such as commercial drivers, who are often held to a standard of 0.04%, and underage...
People who are intoxicated at the time of a criminal event may want to blame that impairment. They often claim that there was no intent to commit a crime, but they acted in a way that was out of character or out of the norm for them personally. They never would have...
A DUI arrest in California can trigger two separate legal processes: a criminal court case and an administrative action involving your driver's license. Many people focus on the criminal charges and overlook the DMV process, but failing to act quickly could result in...
Being accused of a crypto-related offense can turn your life upside down in a matter of days. The world of digital assets moves quickly, and so do the agencies that watch over it. If you find yourself under suspicion, it helps to understand what may come next....
A significant number of criminal cases are resolved through plea deals. However, there’s no guarantee you’ll be given one. You don’t have a “right” to one. It’s a prosecutorial decision made on a case-by-case basis. Prosecutors consider a number of factors when...
