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Military Diversions can help service members charged with crimes

On behalf of Dod Law, APC posted in violent crimes on Thursday, August 1, 2019. Serving in the U.S. Armed Forces is a selfless act that not many people are willing to make. While both active duty members and veterans typically take great pride in their service, these men and women often endure traumatic events. Suffering extreme trauma can influence a person’s behavior and actions, which on occasion manifests in criminal behavior. The Military Diversion program might be an option for those who are facing misdemeanor charges in California.   Military Diversion gives service members and veterans the option to receive necessary medical care in lieu of further criminal proceedings. Charges are dismissed upon successful completion of the program, which includes…


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Driver charged with DUI in fatal accident

On behalf of Dod Law, APC posted in dui on Thursday, July 25, 2019. California police recently arrested a woman accused of a fatal drunk driving incident. She is facing multiple charges, including for a DUI, a hit-and-run accident resulting in injury or death, gross vehicular manslaughter and murder. This the driver’s second DUI arrest, although it is not clear if she was convicted after her 2011 arrest. The 33-year-old woman was denied service at a bar, and the manager cited her allegedly inebriated behavior — including nearly stepping on a dog and being excessively loud — as the reason. Police believe that she then went to a different bar at approximately 11:30 p.m., where her 25-year-old co-worker and his…


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Don’t wait to act on domestic violence charges

On behalf of Dod Law, APC posted in domestic violence on Tuesday, July 9, 2019. Accusations of domestic abuse can be devastating. Dealing with these types of charges is especially difficult because of the sensitive nature of these matters, and you may feel as if you have few options to assert your own rights. If you were charged with domestic violence, it is important to remain vigilant with your defense. Here is some information about domestic violence that might help you better understand your charges, which can be useful during criminal defense planning. In California, domestic violence can occur between any two people who have a close, personal relationship. While allegations of this sort often occur between couples who are…


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A DUI will have a significant impact on you in California

On behalf of Dod Law, APC on Friday, June 28, 2019. DUIs are taken seriously in California because they have such a serious impact. Alcohol-impaired fatalities rose by 16.3% between 2015 and 2016. In 2016, 15% of those killed in crashes tested positive for drugs (legal or not) in their system. That’s a decrease from previous years, but it still shows that there are people putting others at risk on the roads. If you’re one of those people but haven’t been caught, consider yourself fortunate. A DUI has a serious impact on your record and your finances. If someone is hurt because of your actions, you could face heavy penalties, prison time and more. California doesn’t take DUIs lightly California…


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Police charge driver in fatal accident with DUI

On behalf of Dod Law, APC posted in dui on Tuesday, June 25, 2019. A California man is facing criminal charges following a fatal accident. Police arrested the driver on three counts for gross vehicular manslaughter as well as one count for felony DUI. A judge set the man’s bail at $100,000 and at last update he was still in police custody. According to police, the 46-year-old man was driving while under the influence of alcohol through a residential area just before the wreck. Witnesses told authorities that it appeared as if he was driving around 50 mph just before the accident, which is more than twice that of the legal speed limit in the area. At some point he apparently…


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Underage driver charged with DUI

On behalf of Dod Law, APC posted in dui on Wednesday, June 19, 2019. An alleged drunk driver hit several cars and drove along the sidewalk before he was arrested by police. According to California authorities, the driver was only 20 years of age and, therefore, underage for drinking. He has been charged with DUI in addition to several more criminal charges. Police were notified of a speeding driver shortly before 9:30 p.m., and local officers and deputies reported to the scene. It is believed that the young driver was under the influence of alcohol when he drove his vehicle onto a sidewalk, struck a parked vehicle and then hit a support for a nearby deck. The support failed and…


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Wrong-way driver arrested on DUI charge

On behalf of Dod Law, APC posted in dui on Friday, June 7, 2019. A driver who was allegedly under the influence of alcohol caused a head-on collision with a tractor-trailer. A witness had alerted authorities to a wrong-way driver shortly beforehand, but police were not able to reach the scene in time to prevent the accident. No one was killed in the wreck, which California police expressed surprise over. The driver who apparently caused the accident was arrested for DUI. The semi-truck driver was heading south on I-15 when he says he spotted headlights coming toward him. According to police, the alleged drunk driver was heading north in the southbound lanes of the interstate. The semi-truck driver says he…


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Police charge woman posing as nanny for theft, cruelty to child

On behalf of Dod Law, APC posted in theft on Thursday, May 16, 2019. Police in California recently arrested a woman they say had been falsely posing as a nanny. She is charged with identity theft as well as cruelty to a child by inflicting injury. Police say this is not her first encounter with the law nor her first time being accused of pretending to be a nanny. Authorities believe that the woman initially posed as a mother seeking care for her own children in order to interview various nannies. During the interviews, she reportedly collected the nannies’ personal information, which she said she would use to verify their credentials. Instead, she took the information and provided it to…


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DUI Don’ts: What you shouldn’t do if you’re stopped

On behalf of Dod Law, APC on Thursday, April 25, 2019. If you are stopped in Southern California and a police officer claims that you’ve been weaving or driving recklessly, they may ask that you take a breath test. A breath test is one of a few ways to determine the blood alcohol content of your body at that moment. It’s not always 100% accurate, but it does give the police an idea of your level of intoxication, if any. When you get stopped for a DUI, there are some things that you should not do if you want to protect your rights and best interests. Here are three things you should avoid doing when you’re pulled over. 1. Don’t…


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Innocent Until Proven Guilty in Domestic Violence Disputes

On behalf of Dod Law, APC posted in domestic violence on Monday, April 22, 2019. It is important to remember that domestic violence is a criminal charge, and the prosecutor must prove every element of the charge with evidence beyond a reasonable doubt. Did the alleged violence activity occur? Was there requisite intent? The prosecutor must make these showings, relying on evidence such as witness testimony or circumstantial evidence. Like other criminal investigations, police who respond to the scene of a domestic violence allegation must make a credibility call after their investigation. This call determines whether the accused will be arrested and charged with domestic violence. In a recent example, Antonio Brown, a wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers, was…


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