As part of the California Street Terrorism Enforcement and Prevention Act, Penal Code 186.22 PC is commonly known as California’s street gang enhancement law. It is designed to punish gang members and those who associate with gang members much more harshly than those who are not affiliated with a gang. Participation in a gang Penal …
Juvenile sentenced to 10 years of probation for intoxication manslaughter
FORT WORTH, Texas — A North Texas teen from an affluent family was sentenced to probation this week after he killed four pedestrians when he lost control of his speeding pickup truck while driving drunk, a punishment that outraged the victims’ families and left prosecutors disappointed. The 16-year-old boy was sentenced Tuesday in a Fort …
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California Statutory Rape Laws
In California, statutory rape is the unlawful act of sexual intercourse with a person under the age of eighteen (18) pursuant to Penal Code 261.5 PC. The crime of statutory rape is sometimes referred to as “unlawful sex with a minor” or “unlawful sexual intercourse”. Statutory rape is considered a crime regardless of whether or …
Assault with a Deadly Weapon
In California, Assault with a Deadly Weapon is defined as an assault that is committed with any type of weapon deemed deadly or by means of force that is likely to cause significant bodily injury to another. Deadly weapons include firearms, knives of a certain length, swords, explosives, and brass knuckles, to name a few. …
States urged to lower blood-alcohol limit for drunk driving
The National Transportation Safety Board has recommended that states reduce the blood-alcohol concentration level that qualifies as drunken driving to 0.05%. The NTSB believes that with this recommendation there will be a reduction in fatal DUI related crashes. The NTSB stated that the risk of a crash at 0.05% is approximately half as much as …
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Hiring a Criminal Defense Attorney
Hiring a criminal defense attorney, like hiring a DUI attorney, can be a difficult process. Criminal charges can have a serious effect on your personal and professional life. If you are facing criminal charges we understand it can be a very stressful time and you should take the matter very seriously. Consulting an experienced Fresno …
Hiring a DUI Attorney
A DUI charge is a serious offense and penalties can have a significant impact on your personal and professional life. If you are facing a DUI charge it is important that you take the matter seriously and consult an experienced DUI attorney who can represent your best interests. It may come as no surprise to …
What information does a defense attorney subpoena about an arresting police officer?
In criminal cases defendants are often curious what information a criminal defense lawyer will subpoena from an arresting police officer. Typically criminal lawyers will work to obtain information from the personnel file of the arresting officer if it is believed that their client is the victim of police misconduct. This motion is referred to as …
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Is DUI with bodily injury a felony?
If driving under the influence caused you to injure another person you will likely be charged with DUI with Injury under California Vehicle Code section 23153 VC. A violation of Vehicle Code section 23153 is a felony. However, it can also be charged as a misdemeanor. This charge is what is commonly referred to as …
How does law enforcement attempt to prove suspicion of Marijuana DUI?
If you have been arrested for driving under the influence of marijuana your first course of action should be to contact a criminal defense lawyer in the area of your arrest. It can be difficult to prove that you were under the influence while operating a vehicle. The arresting officer may testify that at the …
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