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California categorizes drug-related crimes as either possession or possession with intent to sell. Conviction for either of these crimes may carry jail time, fines and other penalties depending on the substance, the amount and other circumstances in your case. If you...
There are many illegal drugs that people abuse. One you may not hear a lot about but that is important to be aware of is DMT or N, N-Dimethyltryptamine. This is not a commonly abused drug, but it has serious effects on those who do use it. If you or someone you know...
If you have ever been pulled over on suspicion of drinking and driving in California, you may have been asked to submit to a roadside breath test. These machines are designed to measure your blood alcohol content level without having to take a blood sample. Law...
At Herbert Weston & Tanya Weston Criminal Lawyers in California, our mission is to aggressively defend the rights of people accused of having committed a crime. We consequently know that in some such situations the state government swoops in and seizes your...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
