How Does California Law Define the Criminal Act of Arson? In California, arson is the deliberate, careless, or malicious burning of any building, plot of land, or other property. An offense may be considered arson regardless of whether the property was someone else’s or your personal property, which was burnt to harm another individual or […]

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

Under California Penal Code 25400 PC, it is a crime to carry a concealed weapon. Prohibited acts under this law are carrying a concealed firearm within a vehicle under your control or direction, carrying a concealed weapon upon your person, or allowing a gun to be concealed within a vehicle in which you are an

Driver’s license suspended? Get a Lawyer Now! Having your driving privileges taken away can be devastating. It can affect your ability to work, go to school, and complete even the simplest tasks. Additionally, getting your license suspended can be costly and cause significant frustration and stress. To avoid these harsh consequences, it is essential to

POSTED BY THOMAS V. WALLIN || 24-JAN-2011 A 40-year-old repeat DUI offender from Vallejo has been arrested and booked in a Sonoma County Jail for a DUI, violation of probation and driving without a license. Hugo Alberto Reynoso was spotted weaving and driving 78 mph in a 55 mph zone on Lakeville Highway.  Officers stopped Reynoso and noticed signs that he

POSTED BY THOMAS V. WALLIN || 7-JAN-2011 Kenneth Marshall, 34, of Victorville was arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence after he caused an accident by crashing into a California Highway Patrol vehicle and was in violation of probation for a previous DUI conviction. According to The Sun, the CHP was on their way to an off-road motorcycle

POSTED BY THOMAS V. WALLIN || 5-JAN-2011 A US Marine from Camp Pendleton has been arrested under the suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs and or alcohol.  Joel Thomas Toovey, age 19, was the driver of a pickup that lost control on I-805, at Interstate 8.  Mr. Toovey’s passenger, Lance Cpl. Andrew T. Tjhung, was killed. Mr.  Tjhung,

POSTED BY THOMAS V. WALLIN || 25-JAN-2011 A Turlock Unified School District bus driver has been arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. Lorna Gollihar was driving the yellow school bus when, according to KCRA.com, officers received a phone call that she was weaving and running vehicles off State Route 99 in Stockton. There were no children on

Being arrested for a second DUI offense in Riverside County can be a frightening and overwhelming experience. Some of the most common questions we hear after a 2nd offense DUI arrest in Riverside include: 1. Will I have to go to jail? The short answer is usually no. While jail time is technically required for

A 29-year-old woman was tragically killed in Costa Mesa on July 7, 2020, after a collision allegedly caused by a drunk driver. She was one of two passengers riding in an Uber vehicle at the time of the crash. The Uber driver and the second passenger were both treated for injuries sustained in the incident.