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How can I fight DV allegations in a divorce to avoid charges?
Domestic violence allegations are never a good thing. However, divorce proceedings in Newport Beach, California, can become significantly more complex and emotionally taxing when allegations of domestic violence surface. This is especially true when this is the first...
Don’t back these costly errors in your criminal case
Regardless of the type of crime you’re accused of committing, a criminal conviction can cause significant damage to your life. You could end up facing jail or prison time, financially ruinous fines, and harm to your character that negatively impacts everything from...
When is a DUI considered a felony in California?
In California, driving under the influence is typically classified as a misdemeanor. However, depending on the circumstances of your case, prosecutors may decide to charge you with a felony instead of a misdemeanor. Here a few possible situations when drunk driving...
Understanding the “collateral consequences” of a conviction
When California residents face a criminal charge, they understandably have one primary concern: protecting their freedom. From misdemeanor charges to the highest of felony cases, criminal charges can land people behind bars, sometimes for years. However, besides...
DUI charges could result in administrative license suspension
Being able to drive may seem like a right in California, but it really is a privilege. This means that it can be taken away if people do not follow the rules. There are many rules that drivers need to follow as they drive, but one of the most important rules that...
Defending yourself against a domestic violence charge
Learning that someone has accused you of domestic violence can be horrifying, especially if you know the charges are not true. Domestic violence in California is a serious issue, and victims of domestic violence deserve protection from their abusers. However, one ugly...
What is the difference between murder and manslaughter?
A felony charge in California has extremely serious consequences, especially when the charge involves a type of homicide. There are different forms of homicide under California law: murder and manslaughter. It is important to know the difference between the two crimes...
White-collar crimes come with a price
White-collar crimes deal almost exclusively with money and finances. Reasonable people could draw the conclusion that these alleged acts remain those of the well-to-do. Statistics from the Justice Department suggest otherwise. Not only have convictions have increased...
Can you use self-defense in your violent crime case?
If you’ve been involved in a domestic dispute, then you know that they can quickly turn physical. When someone ends up hurt as a result, the other person may end up facing allegations of criminal wrongdoing. If you’re reading this blog post, then that person may be...
Suppressing evidence may be crucial to your case
Drug crime allegations can quickly derail your life. They can damage your reputation, sure, but they can also threaten you with jail or prison time and fines that can be ruinous to your financial standing. That’s why if you’ve been accused of a drug crime, then you...