Ask a Criminal Defense Attorney: How Much Trouble Can I Get into for Lying to the Police?
We are often asked: is it against the law to lie to the police? The answer is that in some cases, yes, it...
The Three Most Common Defense Options Against Charges or Arson in California
Every state takes arson charges seriously, but this is doubly true in California where fires have caused significant damage year after year. If...
Yes, in Some Cases You Can Face Charges for Simply Attempting a Crime
It might seem to be common sense that if a person does not actually go through with committing a crime, then they are...
Are There Laws Against Hazing in the State of California? Yes – Get the Facts
Many people in college consider hazing to be a fun, lighthearted way to “welcome” newcomers into a fraternity or other group. It might...
Learn What Happens When a Person on a Visa is Charged with a DUI in California
With one of the largest immigration populations in the country, California has many thousands of people living here from across the world. Many...
Get Answers to Your Commonly Asked Questions About Pretrial Diversion Programs in California
Pretrial diversion programs are options that provide an alternative to going to trial or pleading guilty. These programs help to divert people from...
Four Policing Errors That Can Lead to Unlawful Arrests in California
When a person sees a police officer coming their way in an obvious attempt to arrest them or question them, the first question...
Learn How an Attorney Can Help You If You Are Facing Drug Charges in California
It is common for a person who is charged with drug crimes to say that being in custody was one of the scariest...
A DUI Can Stay on Your Driving Record for Ten Years – Learn About Other Long-Term Consequences
If you are convicted of a DUI in California, it could stay on your driving record for ten years. This is bad enough,...
Learn the Difference Between a Misdemeanor and Felony Hit and Run Accident
In the state of California, hit and run accidents can be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony. While the judge has some...