In today’s world, your job could be in jeopardy with a DUI conviction. If you are a contract employee, government employee or a commercial driver, your job could be more at risk. Job challenges with a DUI Many employers have contract employees who are working...
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Protect your rights while under investigation
When you are under investigation, it may seem like your rights are being violated. At Herbert Weston and Tanya Weston, Criminal Lawyers, one of our primary roles is to make sure that does not happen to our clients. Unfortunately, state officials might not be...
What does it mean if a CPO is issued against me?
If you have been accused of committing domestic violence, you may have a restraining order filed against you. Some types of restraining orders are issued by civil courts. However, a criminal protective order (CPO) can be issued by a criminal court after a domestic...
Important information about California’s new murder law
As of Jan. 1 of this year, a new California law went into effect that changes the legal landscape for violent crimes. Senate Bill 1437 scaled back the existing felony murder rule. This legislation made important changes to the state's criminal law that affect both...
What separates manslaughter from murder?
The word manslaughter sounds to the ears of many California residents as a particularly horrific act, which is why it may be surprising to learn that manslaughter is actually quite different from an act of murder. In fact, manslaughter is considered a lesser form of...
Authorities provide no rationale for California DUI charges
A 24-year-old man from Visalia, California, sustained major injuries requiring hospitalization in a collision between his pickup and another vehicle at a highway intersection in the community of Tulare on Sunday evening that resulted in the deaths of two occupants of...
What are the consequences for Medicaid fraud in California?
Medicaid is a growing concern in California, forcing the state to take aggressive measures to fight and put a stop to it. If you are guilty of committing Medicaid fraud in the Golden State, you may wonder what your future holds for you. Without a proper defense and...
Proven defense representation in a California drug-crimes case
Some California law firms advertise themselves to the public as “full-service” entities that advocate for clients across virtually every conceivable legal area. Candidly, very few – if any – firms can follow through on that claim. And for those...
What are defenses to sexual assault?
A sexual assault conviction in California can result in serious and life-altering consequences, including jail time, hefty fines and a damaged reputation. Unfortunately, when it comes to sexual assault accusations, it is more often than not the victim's word against...
What are the consequences of tax evasion?
Owing back taxes is not a criminal offense, though unpaid taxes can result in significant fees and penalties. However, if you attempt to avoid payment or assessment of your taxes by using illegal means, you may face criminal penalties for tax evasion, which is a...