DUI Crackdowns and the Rising Blood Alcohol Defense
This past weekend, a countywide crackdown on drunken and drug – impaired drivers resulted in 550 arrests. The California Highway Patrol’s “Maximum Enforcement Period” takes place Labor Day weekend. During this period 80 percent of CHP officers will be on the street looking to nab drunk drivers. In the coming days, extra DUI checkpoints and […]
What Are The Pros And Cons Of Plea Bargaining?
When someone is arrested and charged with a crime, often, their first (and best) move is to call a lawyer. Many defendants believe they need a lawyer to help defend them at trial and avoid a conviction, and that is certainly one of a defense attorney’s greatest duties. But a good defense lawyer can provide […]
How to Get Your Criminal Threats Charges Dismissed in California
Criminal threats is a crime codified as Penal Code (PC) section 422. It is a very serious crime that must be taken seriously by everyone involved: you, your attorney, the judge, and the prosecutors. A couple weeks ago the Monterey County District Attorney’s office dismissed charges of Criminal Threats against a fellow who went on […]
UIM Coverage
California drivers are required to purchase auto insurance. In addition to the California mandated liability coverage, insurance companies are also required by law to include Uninsured Motorist Bodily Injury coverage (UIM coverage) unless you specifically decline this coverage in writing. UIM coverage will protect you and also passengers in your car when involved in an […]
LA Traffic Court: 3 Steps To Getting Your License Back
If you have a case in LA traffic court and you got an LA Failure to Appear, try not to sweat bullets over it. I know it’s a pain in the ass, but at least I can teach you how to get your driver’s license back NOW. To make things easy, I’ve broken it down into 3 […]
