Legal Articles, DUI-DWI

California Health And Safety Code 11350

Possession of a controlled substance is labeled as a criminal activity. In California, the penalties are stringent. However, there is leniency for offenders who have been arrested for the first time, and are using this for personal use only.

California Health and Safety Code 11362.5

Marijuana possession is still a crime in California, even though there’s been widespread debate to legalize this drug. Under California Health and Safety Code 11362.5 however, it states that this crime is punishable by jail time, monetary fines, probation and more.

California Health and Safety Code 11377

Possession of Methamphetamine is illegal, as with other forms of drugs. It is a wobbler in the State of California, under health and safety code 11377. This basically means that depending on the circumstances of the case, the defendant can be charged with either a misdemeanor or felony offense.

California Health and Safety Code 11352

Were you caught bringing drugs from one point to another? Was it for personal use, or was this executed deliberately to sell or redistribute it to others? The answer could mean the difference between higher sentencing ordered by the court, or lower fines.

California Health and Safety Code 11351

Possession of drugs for sale is a serious crime. These suggest a bigger operation at stake, which can be linked to other crimes in the region of sale.

DWI Law Change (Another Reason Not To Blow)

New first offense DWI law.

White Collar Crime FAQs

The majority of my practice focuses on federal white collar crimes, which can be a confusing area of law for people who are unfamiliar with the system. In that vein, I've compiled some basic questions and answers regarding white collar criminal defense to help shed some light on the process.

How to avoid loss of driver's license pending dui tria

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Second DUI Penalties in California

Second DUI in California is defined as: • Driving under the influence of alcohol, with a blood alcohol count of 0.08% or higher • Committing the offense for the second time within the space of ten years The penalty for a second DUI varies depending on the circumstances of the case.

Right to a Fair Trial

Some defendants think that they can "beat the system" on their own. Those who have been through the criminal system know better: having an experienced criminal defense attorney on your side is the best way to prevent becoming another statistic.

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