The Role of Breathalyzer Errors in a DUI Defense Case Thousands of drivers are arrested for DUI in California and Orange County every year, and about 70 percent of those cases, on average, result in a conviction. Breathalyzer test results play a key role in the prosecution’s argument for most of these cases, but these […]
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How is Assault Defined in California? Under the California Penal Code, assault is an illegal attempt to commit a violent injury to another person. It is coupled with an apparent ability to commit the crime and doesn’t necessarily need physical contact to qualify as assault. Orange County criminal defense attorneys add that assault involves the
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Potential Defenses, Consequences, and Alternative Sentencing for a First-Time DUI Offense in California Facing a first-offense DUI charge can be stressful and scary. You may not know how the court process for DUI charges works or what to expect when it comes to sentencing should you be convicted. Working with an experienced DUI attorney can
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What is Assault With a Deadly Weapon? Under the California Penal Code, assault with a deadly weapon happens when someone assaults another person using a weapon that can cause significant bodily injury or death. The weapon could be anything else other than a firearm. This type of assault also happens when a person attacks another
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What is Domestic Violence? According to California Courts, domestic violence may be known as intimate partner or family abuse and may be emotional, financial, or physical. Domestic violence can happen in many different ways, including restricting access to money or other basic needs or isolation from friends or family. What are the Penalties for Domestic
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What is a DUI? According to the California Department of Motor Vehicles, driving under the influence laws apply to both alcohol and drugs. It is against the law to operate any vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or any drug that will affect a driver’s ability to drive safely. Regardless of age, it is
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In California, most charges related to driving under the influence are misdemeanor offenses. However, certain circumstances can lead to felony DUI charges. If convicted of a felony offense, the motorist may face significantly harsher consequences than if convicted of a misdemeanor charge. Some of the more serious offenses can have a long-term impact on the
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On Saturday, April 17, at around 4 pm, a tragic sequence of events unfolded at the intersection of Newport Boulevard and 17th Street. A Costa Mesa man, Stewart Leacky Waithanji, was allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol when he struck the vehicle of Richard Frost, 74, of Newport Beach. When Frost got out of
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San Diego resident Craig Voss, 71, has been booked into jail on three counts of vehicular manslaughter, five counts of causing great bodily injury while committing a felony, and one count of felony DUI, following a devastating crash that occurred this morning. At approximately 9 am on March 15th, Voss hit eight people who were
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False accusations of domestic violence are a fairly common occurrence. In some cases, a victim acting in self-defense is arrested and charged with a domestic violence-related offense. This often happens when a law enforcement officer sees visible injuries on the attacker who, in turn, gives a false statement denying any wrongdoing. If you have been
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It is estimated that over 42 million people visit California each year. With an abundance of tourist attractions, trendy bars, and world-famous restaurants, it is not uncommon for out-of-state drivers to be charged with a DUI while visiting the Golden State. If you were arrested for drunk driving while visiting California, you face the same
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In California, there are two ways to lose your driving privileges following a DUI arrest. The first is to be convicted of a DUI charge in court. The second can happen whether or not you are convicted of the DUI or before you have even had your day in court. This is through a DMV
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