Key Highlights Introduction You’ve been in a car accident. Suddenly, a quick midday errand takes over the whole afternoon as you have to deal with taking photos, exchanging information, and waiting for the police to arrive. By the time you get home, you’re already running through the list of tasks you’ll have to push off […]
Why we do Civil and Criminal?
Answer: TRIALS Introduction When you need legal representation, you want more than someone who files legal documents and waits. You want a trial-tested guide through the legal process. A criminal lawyer sees what happens when the government brings serious charges and the pressure is immediate. That experience can be a gift in civil cases too, […]
Felony Charges in Orange County
Key Highlights Introduction Felony charges are among the most serious crimes in the United States. A felony conviction can have far-reaching consequences that can impact various aspects of a person’s life. In Orange County, this is no different. However, few have taken the time to calculate what happens in OC after these charges are filed. […]
Fighting a Felony Charge (How-to and Why)
A felony charge carries severe consequences that can have a lasting impact on your life. From employment restrictions to social stigma, it can be tough to move on from a felony charge on your record in countless ways. Understanding the implications of a felony charge is important, but way in which you fight that charge […]
PC 647 f Arrest & Charges – Legal Guide
If you have been arrested for PC 647(f) public intoxication (“drunk in public”) in Los Angeles or Orange County, there are some very important things you need to know about what is up ahead and how this offense can affect your life. To contact an experienced criminal defense lawyer in Drunk in Public offenses, click […]
Dune’s Magic Mushroom Origin Story
The importance of Dune within the science fiction genre is akin to discussions of Microsoft and Apple in the birth of personal computing. By dozens of accounts, Dune is arguable the most popular science fiction book of all time. But few know about Dune’s magic mushroom origin story and how profound of an influence it […]
Why Humans Drink & Get High
Why Humans Drink & Get High Before undertaking this kind of topic, a few things need to be clarified. The medical, treatment, and law enforcement communities can disagree about the different ranges between alcohol or drug “use,” “abuse,” and “addiction.” Not all people who have tried alcohol or drugs have “abused” them. And not all […]
California Senate Seeks to Raise Punishment for BHO Labs
Punishment for BHO Labs Could Soon Be Aggravated Felony California’s Senate approved a bill to increase the punishment for BHO labs in the state this week, further showing the growing sentiment against the manufacturing of Butane Hash Oil (AKA: BHO, Dabs, Wax, Shatter, etc.). The current punishment for BHO labs is already a felony. But the […]
How Long is a DUI on My Record?
For How Long is a DUI on my record? Once you successfully complete the term of probation, you can apply for an expungement to get the conviction off your criminal record. The value of this is that you don’t have to disclose your conviction to employers. However, just because the conviction is expunged from your record […]
A Rare Glimpse Into the Blurred Lines of Justice
It’s not often the public gets to see this kind of justice-system drama. But the 9th Circuit described it as alarming. And the AG’s were put into a difficult position because of it. OC Weekly provides a look into the ruling that could carry shockwaves down the road. Here’s the Link: http://blogs.ocweekly.com/navelgazing/2015/02/moxley_confidential_tunstall_dekraai_goethals.php