DUI ~ Criminal Defense ~ Immigration/Naturalization
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There are limits to when a police officer can demand that you perform a chemical breath test even if they suspect you of drunk driving. If you caused a collision, an officer can generally demand the test as part of their investigation. However, the standard is...
Native English speakers are pretty familiar with the “Miranda” warning that starts out, “You have the right to remain silent…” They generally have little trouble understanding those rights once they are spelled out by the police. But what if English isn’t your first...
Immigration reform is a highly debated topic in this country. With the current state of the labor force, there’s some question about whether immigration reform might help ease the shortage of workers here. While businesses struggle to fill open positions, more than 9...
If you have been accused of driving while impaired, it’s important that you take the steps you need to avoid a DUI. To protect yourself, it’s usually in your best interests to remain silent until you can speak with your attorney. Once you’re accused of driving while...
California has some of the strictest gun laws in the country. Lawmakers have been particularly concerned with curtailing the use of assault weapons. A little over a year ago, Senate Bill (SB) 118 expanded the definition of assault weapons. Although the bill was passed...
If you're a first-generation American, then there's a strong chance that while you might be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident, you likely have close relatives such as parents, spouses, children or siblings who are foreign nationals. You might have built your life...
Driving under the influence (DUI) is never a brilliant idea no matter where you live. California, like the other states, has its own laws with regard to DUI offenses, and this includes consequences for refusing to yield to a Breathalyzer test. If a law enforcement...
California law requires that you stop any time you have an accident to exchange contact and insurance information with the other driver(s) involved. It’s critically important to stop when someone else has suffered injuries in the incident. California Vehicle Code §...
You could face accusations of driving under the influence (DUI) because of several different situations. You could encounter a mass enforcement effort, face targeted traffic enforcement because of your driving habits or even cause a crash that leads to officers...
Many criminal cases don’t ever go to trial, partly because so many defendants are able to work out plea deals with the prosecution. This enables the person to have a little say in the penalties they will face, and it helps to free up resources for the prosecutor to...
