The usual case of driving under the influence involves alcohol. The claim by the police or District Attorney is that the driver is not only under the influence but has a blood alcohol level of more than the legal limit of .08 percent. More and more often people are being…
What exactly are the elements of a violation of California Vehicle Code Section 23152? What does it take to prove you are driving in violation of CVC 23152? First of all, a violation of CVC 23152, or commonly called “drunk driving”, can occur in one of two ways. One can…
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a real problem in our veterans returning from combat deployments. Many times the conditions are not diagnosed until the veteran becomes a defendant in the criminal justice system. How the criminal justice system deals with these defendants is a…
Veteran’s Day is celebrated once every year by the country. Yet the sacrifice by our veterans is not always so easily recognized any day in the current criminal court system. Often times I represent men and women who have served our country both in actual combat and in supporting roles.…
Recently I had the opportunity to teach a class to other attorneys. All attorneys are required to attend and complete mandatory continuing education classes on various issues in the law. One of those classes offered was “How To Defend A First Time DUI”. Since I am a Certified Specialist in…
When you are on vacation in Southern California or if you are here on business and you are arrested for DUI what happens if you fail to appear for your first court appearance? In order to be released when you are arrested, you will either post bail or be released…
As soon as the red lights come on behind you, the officer is looking for signs you are Driving Under the Influence. He is trained to document the reason for the stop. He is also looking to document anything unusual that happens from the time the officer activates his red…
The cops just arrested you in Orange County, CA,and never read you your rights. How can that be? We’ve all seen how on television the Right to Remain Silent is rushed through and said by the cops through clenched teeth just as they are slapping the cuffs on the suspect.…
Child abuse charges are usually thought to involve sexual molestation. However, this is just one of many ways someone can be charged with child abuse. Of course, someone who is alleged to have sexually abused a child will be charged with a violation of Penal Code section 288(a) or other…