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Cleaning your California criminal record
If you have a California criminal record and you find that it is having a negative impact on your day-to-day life, you are not alone. Having a criminal record presents inevitable hurdles for state residents, who may find that their record follows them around, potentially affecting everything from where they can live and work… Read More »
Lineup Misidentification: A Serious Problem
When people in California are charged with a crime, they may appear in a physical or photo eyewitness lineup. Although this form or suspect identification is still being used in many states in the nation, it has shown to provide unreliable results. Lineup procedures, as well as limitations of the human memory, have made… Read More »
What are the differences between theft, robbery and burglary?
If you face theft charges in California, your specific charge may be for robbery or burglary as opposed to theft per se. As FindLaw explains, these three white collar crimes are similar to, but different from, each other, especially when it comes to what the prosecutor must prove in order to convict you. Theft, robbery and… Read More »
Are Breath Tests Always Accurate?
If you are pulled over in California on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol, you may be asked to undergo a roadside breath test. Although law enforcement officers use this test to determine whether a person is driving drunk, studies show the results of the test are often inaccurate. In fact, they… Read More »
There is more than one way to fight a DUI charge in court
Although a DUI charge is serious, there’s something you should remember: A conviction is not automatic. You have the opportunity to fight back in court, so don’t hold back and hope for the best. A DUI conviction can carry a variety of penalties, including but not limited to: Community service Fine Alcohol education classes… Read More »
The consequences of BAC test refusal in California
When individuals are arrested for DUI here in California, one of the things they may be asked by officers is to take a chemical test to gauge BAC level. This could include things like a breath test or a blood test. Can a person refuse this test? Under California law, a person is subject… Read More »
Could I lose my job over a drunk driving arrest?
When potential clients ask us questions about representation for drunk driving offenses one of the most common is whether they will lose their job. Naturally, this depends on a number of factors, including how much work you have missed because you were in jail, and whether you drive for a living, to name a… Read More »