On behalf of Kosnett Law Firm posted in Blog on Friday, May 24, 2019.
If you're charged with assault, it doesn't necessarily mean it will result in a conviction. With the right defense strategy, you're able to protect your legal rights in California, and avoid a conviction and the consequences associated with it. There are several common assault defenses, Firearms with these often considered above the rest: Self-defense: This is the most commonly employed defense strategy in an assault and battery case. To successfully use this defense, it's critical to prove that there was a threat of force or harm against you, such as the other…
On behalf of Kosnett Law Firm posted in Dui on Monday, May 20, 2019.
At the Kosnett Law Firm, we are about celebrating good times with your family and friends. We also know that mishaps can occur on certain holidays and times of the year, especially when alcohol is involved. As such, we want you and other California residents to enjoy the upcoming summer holidays without worrying about DUI charges and the related complications. You may already have your Memorial Day plans in place. Perhaps you are looking forward to a picnic with your best friends to remember those who served our country, as…
On behalf of Kosnett Law Firm posted in Property Crimes on Sunday, April 28, 2019.
People who are arrested for and eventually convicted of criminal offenses know that their futures will likely be impacted by the experience. However, they also deserve to believe that they can successfully move beyond their criminal past and rebuild their lives. Integral to doing this is getting a job so they can support themselves and their families. People who have spent time in jail or even in prison should not automatically assume they have no hope of doing this as it is very possible to find employment even with a…
On behalf of Kosnett Law Firm posted in Dui on Monday, April 15, 2019.
If you get a DUI in California, you have more to worry about than just potential jail time and high fees. There are numerous other costs associated with driving after drinking, and the consequences can affect many areas of your life for years following a conviction. Money Crashers discusses all of the financial consequences that a DUI brings. After an arrest, you may hire a Los Angeles criminal attorney which is usually a good idea because of the significance a conviction has. While this costs money, it can be worth it…
On behalf of Kosnett Law Firm posted in Felonies on Friday, April 05, 2019.
Generally, you should not speak to California or federal employees without a thorough understanding of the law. Talking to police officers, in particular, is often one of the best things you can do for the prosecution in your criminal defense case. There is a reason that the Miranda Rights specify that anything you say or do could be used as evidence against you. At Kosnett Law Firm, we have seen many cases damaged considerably by seemingly innocent statements by the defendant. Of course, there are some situations in which it could…
On behalf of Kosnett Law Firm posted in Dui on Thursday, March 28, 2019.
For better or worse, alcohol has become an intrinsic part of most colleges cultures. Alcohol is common at college parties and seems to be omnipresent in certain aspects of college life, such as sorority and fraternity gatherings. Unfortunately, the prevalence of alcohol and the pressure to imbibe can result in serious consequences for some students. College students under the age of 21 who get caught drinking or get arrested while impaired could face charges related to being a minor in possession of alcohol. Those charges can haunt someone for many…
On behalf of Kosnett Law Firm posted in Dui on Wednesday, March 20, 2019.
A conviction resulting from a DUI can heavily burden your life. Without your driving privileges, getting to work can be a challenge, not to mention the problems you face with transporting your kids to school if you are a parent. The good news is that California law does provide for a hardship license for people who qualify. To receive the limited driving privileges offered by a hardship license, California law supplies a number of criteria that one must meet. Per FindLaw, California may grant you a hardship license if the DUI you…
On behalf of Kosnett Law Firm posted in Dui on Saturday, March 02, 2019.
Parents have to help their children through many challenges, and this is especially true during their teenage years. Teens face a lot of pressure, whether they are dealing with hurdles in school, peer pressure or problems with friends and family members. All of these factors can contribute to underage drinking, and some decide to get behind the wheel with alcohol in their system. To make things more complicated, teens may face drunk driving charges with a very small amount of alcohol in their system as a result of zero-tolerance laws,…
On behalf of Kosnett Law Firm posted in Dui on Friday, February 22, 2019.
Drunk driving offenses are taken very seriously in California. Along with the danger drunk driver pose to themselves and others, they can lose their licenses, receive jail time, and pay steep fines and court costs. Very Well Mind explains some of the consequences of receiving a drunk driving conviction. Install an ignition interlock device An ignition interlock device requires the driver to submit to a breath test before the vehicle can be started. Even first-time offenders may be ordered to install these devices on vehicles, especially when there are mitigating circumstances like criminal…
On behalf of Kosnett Law Firm posted in Felonies on Monday, February 11, 2019.
Not everyone currently sitting behind bars is guilty of committing a crime. In fact, there are a number of prisoners in California and across the nation that are innocent and have not committed a crime at all. According to the Innocence Project, 364 people have been released from their prison sentences after DNA evidence proved they were not guilty. Why are innocent people being locked up while the guilty parties are able to continue their lives as a free people? Flaws in the United States judicial system lead to wrongful convictions and…
