Celebrities and Special Court Treatment
Celebrities and Special Court Treatment If you have been following the court trials of the rich and famous over the past couple of years, you may feel that being a celebrity allows a defendant special treatment because of their status in popular culture. Often times, media reports suggest that because of a defendants perceived […]
Should I do my California DMV hearing for my DUI case in person or over the telephone?
As a California DUI lawyer I often get questions from potential clients about the California DMV hearing.   The potential client has usually been researching the law about APS or “admin per se” California DMV hearings after an arrest for DUI in California.  After the initial research it is time to set the hearing and […]
Prostitution Defenses- Don’t Plead Guilty
Most defendants make the mistake of pleading guilty to a first time prostitution charge at arraignment because the sanctions are generally not severe without considering the defenses to the charge. There are numerous defenses to a prostitution charge. The sanctions/punishment will include probation, HIV/AIDS Testing, and other prostitution related terms. Reviewing your case with an […]
Sexual Battery Defense
Being falsely accused of Sexual Battery can be devastating. Not only does one’s personal life become traumatized, their professional life is usually devastated. More importantly, depending on the specific type of charge, a conviction may result in a mandatory sex offender registration. Having an aggressive defense attorney who believes in you is a must. […]
Test Assumptions in Blood Alcohol Breath Testing and How to Use Them to Our Advantage.
Many times the state will state that a person is under influence at a .05 or higher. Â They do this all the time. Â This is insurance for them if they lose the B count which says that you were over .08 at the time of driving. However, this is also a double edge sword for […]
