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California Vehicle Code 23153, DUI with Injury

DUI with Injury under California Penal Code Section 23153, describes committing a DUI offense – or driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs. In addition, as a result of this impairment, an injury is inflicted on someone else.

California Vehicle Code 23222 B, Possession of Marijuana while Driving

Possession of Marijuana while Driving under California Penal Code Section 23222 B, describes operating a vehicle, and also having active possession of marijuana – as well as without a prescription.

California Vehicle Code 23572, DUI & Minor Passenger Under 14

DUI & Minor Passenger Under 14 under California Penal Code Section 23572, describes driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs, and that a child under the age of fourteen was present at the time.

California Vehicle Code 23582, DUI & Additional Penalty for Speeding and Reckless Driving

DUI & Additional Penalty for Speeding and Reckless Driving under California Penal Code Section 23582, essentially increases the penalties for a typical DUI charge.

California Penal Code 191.5 , Gross Vehicular Manslaughter While Intoxicated

Gross Vehicular Manslaughter While Intoxicated, or otherwise known as GWMI, happens when someone maneuvers a vehicle in a reckless manner and while intoxicated with alcohol or drugs.

California Health and Safety Code 11379.6, Manufacturing Drugs or Narcotics

Manufacturing Drugs or Narcotics is defined as deliberately producing illegal substances that are recognized under the United Controlled Substances Act. This is a felony offense, and one that is tried in Federal court, as well as in the local state court.

California Health and Safety Code 11550 , Being Under The Influence of a Controlled Substance

Being Under The Influence of a Controlled Substance is as the name suggests. The prosecution is able to arrest and bring to court a trial for just arrested under the influence of a controlled substance – even if the defendant did not operate a vehicle.

Statutory Rape Issues

Statutory Rape Issues

Demystifying the Law: Criminal Probation & Parole

Criminal probation and Parole

Using Facebook and possible legal ramifications

Why not to use Facebook to publicize your criminal endeavors

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