When a police officer pulls you over, they may have many questions for you. Examples of these include: Where are you going tonight? Where are you coming from? Do you know how fast you were driving? Have you had anything to drink? The officer may be frustrated if...
Driving under the influence (DUI) can lead to severe consequences so it is important to know your rights if this has happened to you. But what are California's DUI laws? What to do when facing DUI charges In the Golden State, anyone who operates a vehicle with a...
If you are the parent of a California teenager with a newly minted driver’s license, you may be dreading these SoCal summer days and nights. A driver’s license brings heady freedom but is accompanied by heavy responsibility. This is especially true during the period...
Getting charged with driving under the influence (DUI) carries varying penalties. What jail time, fines and other consequences motorists found guilty of a DUI will face depends on whether it is a first offense or not and other factors as well. The penalties for...
Many people who want to have their criminal records expunged ultimately want to have any evidence that they were in trouble with the law eliminated. After they go through this process, they think that their record will be erased. It will be as if they had never been...
A domestic violence conviction can have long-term consequences on your life beyond doing time in jail. You will also end up with a criminal record, and the negative perception from others could strain your personal and business relationships. One of the most common...
We’ve all seen disturbing videos of police traffic stops for minor violations like expired license plates, broken taillights and items hanging from the rearview mirror that turned deadly for drivers (as they can for officers). There have been calls for an end to these...
Everyone makes mistakes. Many mistakes don’t have large consequences and are easily forgettable. However, making a mistake that goes against the law could lead to serious criminal charges. To ensure that you don’t suffer the punishment of a criminal record, you...
Driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or other drugs is unlawful and dangerous. In California, you are legally drunk when your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is 0.08% or more, 0.01% or higher for drivers under 21 years and 0.04 or more for commercial...
Individuals convicted of domestic violence often want to know if they can expunge, or remove, their past conviction from their record. A domestic violence conviction can severely affect an individual’s life, including in employment, licensing and other areas. Can the...
