If you are dealing with issues with the law, you want to get all the help you can. It can be very confusing to navigate the legal system, and having an attorney on your side can make the experience easier. With a knowledgeable attorney, you can look forward to a more favorable outcome. But, when […]

Being arrested can be very stressful and frightening and you may be at a loss for what to do. This is especially true if you’ve never experienced it before. In these situations, it’s best to try and remain calm.  Don’t Resist  In the moment, you may instinctively want to resist your arrest and fight back. […]

The legal drinking age across the entire United States is 21. If anyone under the age of 21 is in possession of alcohol, there are serious consequences. Understanding the law surrounding minors possessing alcohol is important.  What Counts as Possession Keep in mind, there are different rules when it comes to a minor consuming alcohol. […]

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 […]