What to Do If You’re Charged with a Crime in California. Helpful Tips You Should Know If You’re Charged
I. What to Do If You’re Charged with a Crime in California Being charged with a crime in California can be an overwhelming experience. You may be unsure of your rights, what to expect, or how to defend yourself. This month, we have provided you with some great advice on what to do if you […]
What to Do After Being Charged with a DUI in California
What to Do After Being Charged with a DUI in California Driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious offense in California. If you have been charged with a DUI, it is important to understand your rights and options. This blog post will discuss what to do after being charged with a DUI in California. […]
5 Helpful Tips We Recommend When Looking For An Attorney
5 tips we recommend when looking for an attorney The process of finding and hiring an attorney may seem overwhelming at first. Many people don’t know where to start, which is why we compiled a few tips that may make the process easier. Remember to always do your research; spending some time researching attorneys before […]
Wet Reckless vs. A DUI Conviction: Important Pros & Cons
I. What is a wet reckless? Before we look at the pros and cons of a wet reckless, let’s define “wet reckless.” A wet reckless is a colloquially-used term for a reduced plea for someone charged with a DUI. A wet reckless is also known as California VC 23103/23103.5. This reduced plea (wet reckless) looks […]
How To Write A Character Reference Letter For A DUI
I. What Are Character Reference Letters? In some instances, the outcome of a DUI case can be improved by gathering items that show you are actively addressing the issues that led to your DUI charge. Some of these items include character reference letters. So what are character reference letters and why are they important? Character […]
Criminal Defense FAQs: Answers You Should Know!
Criminal Defense FAQs 1. Can a defense lawyer represent a client if he wasn’t his lawyer during the first hearing? Absolutely. During a criminal case, the person being accused of a crime has the ability of obtaining a new lawyer if there was a different lawyer at his/her first court appearance. Changing your lawyer is […]
Helpful Information About The Ten Year Rule for Separate DUI Convictions
Ten Year Rule for Separate DUI Convictions As criminal defense attorneys, our hope is that any client with a DUI conviction only deals with a DUI once in their lifetime, however, we often see potential new clients with multiple DUIs come through our office. However, having multiple DUIs does not automatically mean that a previous […]
Out of state DUI Convictions: Useful Information Every Driver Should Know
I. Out of State DUI Convictions Occasionally, we get a potential new client with a unique situation: They are facing their first DUI charge in California, however, they have prior DUI(s) in other state(s). In these cases, potential new clients ask if prior out of state DUI convictions can be used against them to increase […]
Driving Under The Influence Of Drugs: Useful Information You Should Know
Driving Under the Influence of Drugs: Overview What happens to your license when you are caught driving under the influence of drugs? Generally, there are two components when you drive under the influence: a court process and a DMV process. However, for a first time offense of driving under the influence of drugs, it boils […]
Will a Felony Conviction Impact My DUI Case? Important Info About Felony Convictions
Will a Felony Conviction Impact my DUI Case? It depends. If the felony conviction was for a DUI and if your conviction occurred within ten years, then your conviction can be counted against you. However, if your conviction occurred more than ten years ago, then you are safe for the most part because any conviction […]