Category: Criminal Defense Advice

Did the Police Find Drugs in Your Car During a Routine Traffic Stop? The Police May Have Violated Your Rights

It’s an all too common scenario: the police make a routine traffic stop for some small infraction such as failing to use your turn signal. The next thing you know, the police are searching your car – looking under the seats, in the trunk, in the glove box, and rifling through your possessions. Then they find drugs and you’re charged with, at a minimum, possession of a controlled substance. The next thing you know, you’re being told that you could be facing jail time and a drug conviction on your permanent criminal record. Continue reading “Did the Police Find Drugs in Your Car During a Routine Traffic Stop? The Police May Have Violated Your Rights”

Potential Defenses in a California Domestic Violence Case

In general, when it comes to California domestic violence cases, a common perception is that the criminal justice system tends to favor the accusers. False domestic violence charges in California, however, are unfortunately all too common, and domestic violence conviction can lead to a myriad of serious consequences. Those consequences may include criminal fines, jail time, and protective orders being issued against you – as well as irreparable harm to your reputation. Continue reading “Potential Defenses in a California Domestic Violence Case”

How a Sex Crime Conviction can affect the Rest of Your Life

Generally speaking, a sex crime is any crime of a sexual nature. Although the specific penalties upon conviction may vary depending upon the nature of the charge, a sex crime conviction can affect you for many years to come. As a result, if you’re facing allegations of a sex crime, you should speak to a Los Angeles criminal defense lawyer as soon as you can. Continue reading “How a Sex Crime Conviction can affect the Rest of Your Life”

Do You Need a Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer for a First-Time DUI?

Many Californians – even after consuming a significant amount of alcohol – rationalize that they will be “okay” driving home from the bar or party. This is especially common when it is late at night, the person is tired, and he or she is anxious to get home. The driver may even figure that given the late hour, police officers will not be out patrolling. This can be a serious mistake and error in judgment and can result in a first-time California DUI charge or conviction. Continue reading “Do You Need a Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer for a First-Time DUI?”

Eric Garner and Excessive Force

Eric Garner and his wife.

By now most people are familiar with the story of Eric Garner’s death. An unarmed black man dies after an encounter with the police where an officer (Daniel Pantaleo) puts Garner on a chokehold. The Garner story has brought up a lot of tension between the police department responsible for Garner’s death and the community. Continue reading “Eric Garner and Excessive Force”

Costs of a first time DUI

In the United States, DUIs are the most frequently committed crimes. It is estimated that DUIs account for 32% of all fatal car accidents.

Because of the dangers of drunk driving, strict penalties have been put in place for DUI offenders. For a first time DUI you could face jail time, loose your driver’s license Continue reading “Costs of a first time DUI”