There really are only three types of criminal charges that can be filed against an individual accused of committing an offense. Within these three types of charges there may be subsets and varying characteristics, but the three basic types of crimes still are the...
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DUI dangers on Super Bowl Sunday
On Sunday, many people will gather with their friends and family to watch the Super Bowl. It's a tradition that many people enjoy. With the Super Bowl being hosted here in California, it has become a bigger deal (if only slightly) around here than usual. That brings...
Will the BAC limit change to 0.05 in 2016?
Numerous times in recent years, regulatory bodies and agencies have opined that the blood alcohol limit that all U.S. states abide by for drunk driving offenses -- the 0.08 BAC limit -- is too high, and that the limit should be lower in order to make roads safer. Most...
Legal help is critical in the wake of a drug crime
Being charged with a crime is a serious matter, regardless of what crime you are accused of committing. Still, some crimes are more punishing -- and, thus, more serious -- than others, and in this regard drug charges are especially severe. People who are accused of...
Why blood and breath tests aren’t perfect
As we talked about in our last post, the financial cost of a DUI is a major reason why DUIs are so punishing. The legal consequences are obviously extensive as well, but the financial penalties involved can last for years and years. They can cripple a person's ability...
How much money will you spend to pay for a DUI?
When we talk about the costs associated with drunk driving charges on this blog, we usually focus on the personal, professional and emotional costs. There are many good reasons for this, as a DUI can absolutely ruin a person's reputation, job situation and their...
Your Miranda rights: a few very important sentences
Even if you don't know them by their legal term, you know that the following sentences grant you some very important rights during an arrest: "You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say or do can be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to...
Don’t forget: you have the right to a speedy trial
This often gets lost in the grand topic of criminal charges and the act of defending those charges, but it is nonetheless an important element to the entire topic: how long can the police hold you for a crime you allegedly committed before they actually charge...
Multiple grants will mean enhanced DUI enforcement in Visalia
The state of California recently awarded the Visalia police department nearly $400,000 in grants to help bolster the department's DUI enforcement, as well as the public's awareness of drunk driving.The first grant will help create more public awareness campaigns, as...
Could change finally be coming to non-violent drug charges?
Last week an incredible bit of a news broke in regards to the criminal justice system, especially when it concerns drug charges and those who commit non-violent drug offenses. A group of senators put together a program that would change many of the unfortunate...
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