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How Does California Define Property Crimes?
The first important point to understand if you have been charged with criminal activity in Los Angeles is the need to comprehend exactly what type of crime you are being charged with. The general public might assume that crime is simply crime, yet from a legal perspective, there are crimes against persons, against public… Read More »
Teenage Brains And Criminal Activity
While developing into adult human beings, teenagers experience a number of impulsive thoughts and engage in alarming activities, including crimes. The truth is, teenagers behave in ways that are irrational, dangerous, emotional, reactive to stress and impulsive. They have different ways of approaching social situations, solving problems and making important decisions. Furthermore, they are less… Read More »
Tainted Evidence And Scientific Testing
Scientific testing of evidence can be crucial in a criminal case. However, improper use of testing and misapplication of these tests is the second most common factor contributing to wrongful convictions in California and across the nation, according to the Innocence Project. Approximately 362 cases in the U.S. have been overturned after DNA evidence proved that… Read More »
Ignition Interlock Devices: What You Should Know
If you are charged and convicted of driving under the influence in California, you may be required to install an ignition interlock device in your vehicle. Interlock devices allow you to drive to work, school and run important errands safely, even when you have had your traditional driver’s license revoked because of a DUI conviction…. Read More »
How a drunk driving conviction in California affects your career
No one wants to get arrested or charged with a crime. Even non-violent charges carry serious penalties and social stigma. Offenses like drunk driving can impact your social life and your career, as well as your freedom. Impaired driving charges are relatively common and can happen to anyone who makes a simple mistake. A… Read More »
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 »