San Jose California Criminal Defense And Immigration Law Blog
What are the most common field sobriety tests?
When San Jose area residents are subjected to a traffic stop by law enforcement officials, they probably immediately get nervous, even if they don’t believe they have done anything wrong. For most people, a traffic stop is the only time they will ever interact with...
18-year-old pleads not guilty to DUI and manslaughter
The 18-year-old driver in a Redwood City crash has pleaded not guilty to DUI and manslaughter. The passenger in the vehicle, also an 18-year-old, was killed in the crash. Both were San Jose residents. In the early morning hours of February 23, the young women were...
What Can You Negotiate During a Criminal Case?
California criminal laws are diverse and complex. Whenever an individual is facing criminal charges, they should consider seeking the help of attorneys who work in the criminal defense field. There are no guarantees when a criminal matter goes to trial, though legal...
Do you know your Fourth Amendment rights?
When a police officer knocks on a California resident’s door, the person might not be aware that he or she has rights when facing a police officer. These rights are enshrined in the US Constitution, with the Fourth Amendment being the most important of them. As per...
Methods of challenging a field sobriety test
Drunk driving charges can have a significantly negative impact on the lives of accused drivers. DUI charges can sometimes result from an allegedly failed sobriety test but they may be challenged. There are commonly three different types of field sobriety tests and it...
San Jose to try out meth sobering center
The city of San Jose has been operating the Mission Street Sobering Center as a place for those arrested on alcohol related offenses to be detained while they sober up. The center currently utilizes 20 spaces where non-violent arrestees who are not already felons can...
New visa restrictions may affect pregnant women
If you’ve followed the news at all in the last year, then you know that immigration has become a hot topic among lawmakers. This means that the legal landscape of immigration and naturalization laws are in a constant state of flux. As a result, many individuals who...
Drug charges and pretrial diversion programs
Drug charges can be quite serious. Depending on the type and quantity of the drug alleged to be involved, as well as the activity an individual is accused of undertaking with that drug, the penalties can be harsh. Those who are convicted of a drug offense, even...
Breathalyzer test results may not always be accurate
The results of a breathalyzer test often serve as the foundation for DUI charges. If a conviction is obtained on drunk driving allegations, then an individual can be hit with penalties that can reshape his or her life. Drivers license suspension or revocation is a...
Aggressive DUI defense often necessary for success
Being charged with a criminal offense like DUI can quickly paralyze you into inaction. Unfortunately, the stakes are simply to high to allow that occur. If you make a half-hearted attempt to defend yourself against allegations of drunk driving, then the prosecution...
