On behalf of Law Office of Ronald A. Cabanayan | May 15, 2020 | Criminal Defense, Dui Defense
When there is an auto accident in San Jose and a person is injured or killed, law enforcement will conduct an intensive investigation to assess the circumstances of the crash. In some instances, a driver who was involved will be accused of and arrested for driving...
On behalf of Law Office of Ronald A. Cabanayan | Apr 13, 2020 | Criminal Defense
When criminal defendants in California have decided that the best option in their case is to push it all the way to a jury trial, they may have more questions about the actual procedure of such a trial than they have answers. So, what are the typical steps in a...
On behalf of Law Office of Ronald A. Cabanayan | Mar 18, 2020 | Criminal Defense
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...
On behalf of Law Office of Ronald A. Cabanayan | Mar 5, 2020 | Criminal Defense
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...
On behalf of Law Office of Ronald A. Cabanayan | Feb 25, 2020 | Criminal Defense
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...
On behalf of Law Office of Ronald A. Cabanayan | Feb 19, 2020 | Criminal Defense
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...
On behalf of Law Office of Ronald A. Cabanayan | Jan 27, 2020 | Criminal Defense
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...
On behalf of Law Office of Ronald A. Cabanayan | Jan 22, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Knowledge is power. This is certainly true when it comes to litigation. Those who enter the process without a full understanding of the facts at hand can find themselves taken advantage of during settlement negotiations or taken by surprise at trial. Neither scenario...
On behalf of Law Office of Ronald A. Cabanayan | Jan 14, 2020 | Criminal Defense
It is common knowledge that stealing is wrong, but sometimes a person in San Jose makes a one-time mistake or gets caught up in a bad situation. Property can go missing, and they may be blamed for it. This could lead to theft charges. However, it is important to note...
On behalf of Law Office of Ronald A. Cabanayan | Oct 17, 2019 | Criminal Defense, Immigration And Naturalization Law
In these days of angry rhetoric against immigrants and increased enforcement of immigration laws, it is crucial that immigrants, documented or otherwise, know their rights in California. One of the most important of these rights is the right to remain silent when...
