DUI Charge in California DUIs can turn your life upside down, and most people believe that DUI cases can’t be defended. After being pulled over with a DUI, offenders that blow over the legal limit automatically assume that they...read more
When you hear the word ‘counterfeit,’ you may think of counterfeit money or forged documents. However, selling counterfeit goods such as knock-off handbags or clothing is also a serious criminal offense under California Penal Code 350. Counterfeit goods cases...read more
It is not uncommon for high schoolers and first-year college students to enlist the help of an older friend or family member so they can purchase alcohol, tobacco, or recreational marijuana. Instead of purchasing the items themselves, some adults...read more
If you have been arrested for theft in California, it is essential to understand the charges against you. While shoplifting and petty theft are similar crimes, they are classified as two distinct crimes under California law. While there are...read more
Being suspected or accused of theft can be a harrowing experience, even if you have yet to be charged. Theft is a common and substantial criminal offense in California and is punishable by fines and even time behind bars...read more
First-time convictions for a criminal misdemeanor or felony can result in jail or prison time, fines, and other penalties, including a criminal record that could follow you for the rest of your life. However, the courts understand that many...read more
Similar to other specialized court systems, such as drug courts and veteran’s courts, California’s Behavioral Health court program is an alternative to navigating the criminal justice system for people with behavioral health problems. Behavioral health courts were developed in...read more
California takes drug crimes very seriously, especially if they occur in school zones. According to state and federal law, drug crimes are punished far more harshly when committed within 1,000 feet of drug-free zones (DFZs), including school zones. Under...read more
When California enacted the Realignment Program in 2011, it was intended to reduce overcrowding in state prisons and alleviate the devastating financial burden on taxpayers. This program also sought to improve public safety by diverting low-level offenders into local...read more
Veterans court in California is a court program that provides veterans with alternative sentencing. The individual’s crimes must be proven as coinciding with mental health issues, sexual trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, substance abuse issues, and the...read more