The traditional criminal courts seek to enforce criminal statutes and punish those who have violated the law. The collaborative courts have a different goal. Their focus is usually on rehabilitation. They focus on identifying factors that contribute to criminal...
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The ‘social drinker’ DUI arrest: One night can change everything
You’ve just enjoyed a couple of glasses of premium Cabernet at a high-end Visalia bistro with your spouse and friends. You normally wouldn’t drive after consuming alcohol, but you feel perfectly fine as you leave the swanky restaurant, believing you are safe to drive...
What to know about California’s 911 Good Samaritan Law
Even a few minutes can make a difference between life and death when someone suffers a drug overdose. That’s why overdose-reversal drugs like Narcan have become increasingly easy for people to access. It’s also why states throughout the country have enacted laws that...
How does the Controlled Substances Act impact drug cases?
When a person is arrested for drug crimes, one of the major factors that can impact a criminal case is the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). The CSA regulates drug manufacturing and distribution. One of the ways the CSA impacts criminal drug cases is how substances...
First steps to take when accused of causing personal injury
Being accused of causing personal injury can be stressful and confusing. Even when the situation feels unfair, it is important to remain calm and take thoughtful action. Early decisions can strongly affect how the matter unfolds. Personal injury claims often rely on...
How a mobile phone can protect those hurt in car wrecks
When people talk about mobile phones and car crashes, discussions usually involve the subject of distracted driving. It is dangerous to use a mobile phone while operating a motor vehicle, and distracted drivers have become a leading cause of modern collisions....
Why do California car crashes sometimes lead to lawsuits?
Drivers in California have to maintain a state license. In theory, keeping their license requires that they follow traffic laws consistently. Drivers have to register their vehicles, keep them in safe operating condition and carry insurance. People might assume that...
Handling juvenile drug charges in school
If students are caught with substances during school hours, what follows can shape their entire future. These moments test not just a school’s disciplinary system, but also how families respond when a child crosses a serious line. When a juvenile is charged with drug...
Does California have a three strikes law for theft?
You have probably heard the phrase “three strikes, you are out.” But does repeated theft in California mean you could face a life sentence? The short answer is – it depends on what kind of theft and what is on your record. How the three strikes law works California’s...
Lane splitting is legal in California, but it can prove dangerous
It used to be that California was the only state in the country where it was legal for motorcyclists to “lane split.” Now, more states allow lane splitting or lane “filtering,” as it’s sometimes called – at least in some circumstances. California is still unique,...
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