What Parents Need to Know if Their Child Is Arrested in California
Few experiences are as frightening for a parent as learning their child has been arrested. Emotions run high, questions pile up quickly, and it can be hard to know what to do next. In California, juvenile arrests are handled very differently from adult cases. Understanding the process, your child’s rights, and your role as a […]
Can I Expunge My Criminal Record in California?
Having a criminal record can affect far more than a single moment in your past. It can impact employment, housing, professional licensing, and even personal confidence. Many people wonder whether expungement is possible and, just as importantly, whether they personally qualify. In California, expungement can be a powerful tool, but it does not apply to […]
Estate Planning for Small Business Owners: Why It Matters
What is an Estate Plan for a Small Business Owner? Estate planning for small business owners is one of the most important — and most overlooked — steps in protecting everything you’ve built. An estate plan for a small business owner is called a business succession plan. It is the process of identifying and preparing […]
Do I Really Need an Estate Plan in California if I Don’t Have a Lot of Assets?
Many people assume estate planning is only for the wealthy—they imagine “Estate” and picture people with multiple properties, large investment accounts, and a lot of extra cash in the bank. In reality, estate planning in California is often more important for people with modest assets, because even modest estates can create stress and expenses for […]
What Is a Felony DUI?
If a driver is involved in a collision, even if fault is unclear, and injuries result to a person other than the suspected driver, a charge for driving under the influence causing injury (Vehicle Code section 23153) may be brought either as a felony or as a misdemeanor, depending on the circumstances. The severity of […]
Drug and Marijuana DUI
Marijuana, Drug or Prescription Medication DUI Cannabis and other drug use present different legal issues than alcohol-related impairment. Even though use of cannabis is legal in California, what happens if a driver is suspected of being under the influence of these substances at the time of driving? Investigations of cannabis DUIs may include the use […]
DUI Investigation and Arrest
Two elements are used to prove DUI under Vehicle Code 23152: driving and impairment (due to use of alcohol, drugs, prescription medication and/or cannabis). Commercial and juvenile investigations have different legal standards. The investigation may include an officer’s observations of the car’s movement and/or witness statements from passengers, members of the public, the driver and/or […]
Prior DUI Convictions (10 Year Cutoff )
During our firm’s investigation of your case, it will be important for us to know about any prior DUI investigations, including what outcome occurred and when. If a person has a prior DUI conviction for driving under the influence (and/or alcohol-related reckless driving, 23103 of the Vehicle Code (often used as a lesser charge with […]
DUI Defense Checklist
Request a DMV Hearing In California you must request a hearing within ten days of your arrest and service of the DS 367 or DSM 367 to challenge the automatic suspension. If you miss the deadline, your license will be suspended automatically. Click here to learn more about your administrative per se hearing. Your […]