If you are involved in a hit and run case in California, then you should take the time to understand the laws surrounding hit and run cases. Hit and runs can be classified as either a misdemeanor or felony depending on the circumstances and there are different types of defenses used in each case. Misdemeanor […]

Driving under the influence is a dangerous act and being charged with a DUI or DWI can have very serious consequences. In California, you can be charged with a DUI if your blood alcohol concentration is 0.08% or more. However, you can also be charged if you are below the limit but fail to pass […]

Kidnapping is a real issue and much more common than it should be. Nevertheless, that doesn’t mean that every person convicted of kidnapping is worthy of jail time. If you have been wrongly accused of kidnapping, or want to learn more about common legal defenses to kidnapping charges in California, then continue reading.  Wrong Place […]

There is a huge problem in the state of California with people abusing and misusing handicap parking permits. In doing so, these people—for their own gain—keep those with legitimate needs from the benefits of a reserved space. Read the following to learn more about “handicapped parking fraud” and what you can do if you’ve been […]

Some crimes are clearly misdemeanors, while other more serious crimes fit squarely in the felony category. Seems straightforward enough, right? The thing is, some offenses are what are sometimes referred to as felony-misdemeanors, or “wobblers”, because they can be charged as either felonies or misdemeanors. So what are some “wobbler” offenses? Burglary The circumstances and […]

Many people assume that underage drinking is not a big deal because of its prevalence, but in reality, furnishing alcohol to a minor can lead to major fines, jail time, or removal of a license to sell alcohol. Read on to learn more about underage drinking, as well as what you can do if you’ve […]

What is an Expungement? An expungement is where a conviction is destroyed as if it never existed. That means that your name, arrest record, and conviction are destroyed. That means that when asked by a potential employer if you’ve ever been arrested for a crime you can proudly mark the box – no. Speak with […]

Have you been charged with animal cruelty? Or do you suspect someone else of animal cruelty? According to California law, animal cruelty, abuse, and neglect is a crime that can lead to a major fine or even imprisonment. California actually has some of the strictest animal cruelty laws in the country. Keep reading to learn […]

We live in a digital world. Any or all of our personal records are saved online in databases rather than in paper form. While this is beneficial in terms of space, it also makes it almost too easy for just about anyone to access personal information. And when that anyone is a potential employer, the […]

Having a DUI conviction on your permanent record isn’t great, especially if you were convicted young. You don’t want that DUI hanging over your head, and neither do we. Luckily, there’s a lesser conviction option known as a wet reckless. This common California DUI charge reduction can be beneficial to anyone facing a DUI charge. […]