If you are a suspect in a criminal matter, law enforcement will leave no stone unturned in pursuit of evidence they can use against you. Part of this may involve coming to your home in search of evidence. The 4th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects you from...
If you are stopped by the police with reasonable suspicion that you may be drunk, they may perform a breathalyzer test. If your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level is 0.08% or more or 0.01% or higher for drivers under 21 or 0.04% or more if you are a commercial...
You know that you can be arrested if you’re caught with illegal drugs in California. An example could be something like cocaine or heroin. These are controlled substances that people are not allowed to use under any circumstances. They are widely used in a...
Securing bail while you are on trial can be a great relief. There is just something about being free to carry on with your life. But bail is never an end to your legal troubles. One of the conditions you must meet while on bail is appearing in court for your trial or...
Those who caused or contributed to the accidental death of another person should consider themselves in trouble. In California, involuntary manslaughter is often charged as a felony, meaning a strong defense may be the best way to improve your situation. With an...
People who are being detained or interrogated by police officers have very specific rights that must be complied with. One of these requirements is that cops read the individual their Miranda rights. This is a list of specific rights that are contained within the...
The worst thing has happened, and you found yourself pulled over by the police for driving under the influence. You know you already have one previous conviction, so you’re worried about what penalties you might face for a second offense. It’s understandable to feel...
You’ve been legally using marijuana in California for a long time. This was one of the first states to begin allowing medical use and it also allows recreational use. It may be to the point where you don’t even think of marijuana as a drug because, under state law,...
While California certainly has progressive drug laws when compared with much of the nation, that doesn't mean that young adults can experiment with controlled or prohibited substances without consequence. Although many teenagers and young adults don't recognize the...
In many drunk driving cases, a police officer will have pulled a vehicle over for a different reason entirely. Maybe they saw someone with a taillight out, for instance, and they pulled them over to tell them to get it fixed. It is only during the traffic stop that...
