By now, virtually everyone realizes the inherent dangers of distracted driving. After all, every day, nine people die and another 1,000 suffer injuries due to inattentiveness behind the wheel. Still, another risk of distracted driving may land you in handcuffs. Unless...
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How do DUIs affect employment?
DUIs send ripples not only through your personal life but also your professional life. How should you prepare your career for the effects of your encounter with law enforcement? Chron explains how DUIs may alter the course of a person's career. Learn your rights and...
3 tips to prepare for your DUI hearing
After you get arrested for drinking and driving, you could face serious penalties if convicted. Some of these consequences could include the requirement to pay a fine, spend time in jail or complete community service. You may also lose your driving privileges...
What can you expect in the days after your DUI?
In the days following your alleged DUI, you may feel lost about what your future looks like. With the uncertainty about your pending charges, you may struggle to focus on other responsibilities. Knowing what to expect in regards to your driving privileges can help you...
Staying In A Domestically Violent Home
Staying In A Domestically Violent Home Living in a home where you are facing domestic violence is a difficult and traumatizing things. But there are steps you can take to ensure your home makes you feel safer, and below you are going to discover a few of the most...
6 Important Things to Tell Your Personal Injury Attorney
If you have been involved in an accident and you decide to hire an experienced personal injury attorney, it is very important that you understand the details you should provide to your attorney in order to increase your chances of winning. To strategize your case in...
What Are the Penalties for Cocaine Possession in California?
The possession of cocaine is one of the most common drug prosecutions in California. You can be charged for possession even if cocaine is not on you. As long as there is evidence that you had control over the drug, you can be charged with possession. The penalties for...
How do the police know I am driving under the influence of marijuana?
As of January 1, 2018, recreational use of marijuana became legal under California Law. There’s still much confusion around the specifics of this new law, but one of the most important questions that people are wondering is how a police officer will be able to tell...
How to Choose a Criminal Defense Attorney
Looking for an experienced criminal defense attorney can be hard if you don’t know what to look for. Some common questions might be: Where do I start looking? What should I look for and how do I know that lawyer is right for me? In this article, we will be covering...
8 Phases of a Criminal Defense Case
Criminal defense cases typically develop in a series of phases beginning with an arrest and ending before, during or after trial. Most criminal cases today end when a defendant accepts a plea bargain offered by the prosecution. At this point, the defendant has plead...