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The California Department of Motor Vehicles implemented a pilot program requiring certain motorists convicted of driving under the influence to participate. If charged with a DUI during the years 2019 through 2025, the pilot program could require you to only drive...
Watching life crumble because of a violent action may bring feelings of hopelessness and helplessness. People may question how things got to the point they are at. Contrary to what many people believe, violence does not just happen. Triggers, past experiences, illness...
California has very strict guidelines for what constitutes first-degree murder. To convict you of this most serious form of homicide, the prosecutor must prove, first and foremost, that you deliberately intended to kill your alleged victim. Stated another way, the...
As a parent, you have the right to raise your children under any philosophy you see fit. While gentle parenting is the current trend, you may feel the need to implement different kinds of reprimands to modify your child’s destructive behaviors. The state of California...
If you are in possession of a restraining order, you may be wondering what you need to do. The order will list a variety of restrictions that you must follow for a specified period of time, and not doing so results in serious consequences. There are different types of...
Most car accidents are civil matters. However, there are some cases where car accidents can result in criminal charges, such as manslaughter. When does a car accident become manslaughter? Vehicular manslaughter California law defines vehicular manslaughter as causing...
Facing allegations of violent criminal activity in California can turn your life upside down. You may lose your job, compromise relationships and face time behind bars. Despite your current circumstances, you could have a strong desire to overcome your emotional...
A DUI can change your life in an instant and create ongoing repercussions that interfere with your independence. In serious cases where your actions impact innocent people, you might live with guilt and regret for a long time. An ignition interlock device can reduce...
Most people in California likely share the same visual representation of a drunk driving offense: one standing on the side of the road, blowing into a handheld breath testing device. This also gives rise to the familiar figure of .08 (the blood-alcohol content level...
A DUI arrest could be the result of an evening of unchecked partying, or it could be indicative of deeper personal issues. When facing a DUI charge, there is a lot that happens during the time you are waiting for a resolution to your case. Facing the consequences of...