Category Archives: Criminal Law
How Do I Get My First DUI Dismissed in California?
Many people concede defeat the moment they are arrested for a DUI. Being handcuffed, booked into jail, and having your driver’s license confiscated can make the ordeal feel hopeless. Many…
What Is the Most Common Sentence for a First DUI in California?
A fun night out could turn tense when the strobing lights of a police car appear behind you. Anyone found driving with a blood alcohol concentration of .08% or higher…
Do You Lose Your License for First DUI in California?
Driving under the influence (DUI) is a significant risk to yourself and other drivers. Putting yourself and others in harm’s way is preventable by making alternate plans before you become…
Do You Always Go to Jail for a DUI in California?
Facing a DUI charge is a severe situation. Drunk or intoxicated driving is a criminal offense in California and can change your life if you are convicted. If you get…
What Are the New DUI Laws in California 2024?
Driving while under the influence in California comes with some pretty stringent consequences. In some places, driving while under the influence of drugs and alcohol seems to be on the…
What Is the Penalty for First-Time DUI in California?
Having a DUI is a serious matter that can follow you for years after the incident. While driving under the influence is illegal in all states, each state has its…
New California Law Allows for the Dismissal of Past Felony Convictions That Resulted in Sentences to State Prison
Beginning January 1, 2023, SB 731 will provide for the permanent sealing of felony criminal conviction records including those that resulted in a sentence to state prison. Over a million…
What Are the Most Common Criminal Defense Cases in Orange County, CA?
When it comes to crime in Orange County, California, there are a host of charges filed each year that can range from petty crimes to violent felonies. Over the course…
California’s Misdemeanor Crime of Revenge Porn
California led the nation in 2013 when it created the misdemeanor crime of revenge porn. Under Penal Code § 647(j)(4), posting sexually explicit images or videos of someone online, without…
New Laws Recently Enacted
SB 823 | Juvenile justice realignment Senate Bill 823 closes the California Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ), the state system that currently houses and treats youth who have committed the…
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