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Posted in California Law,DUI on June 11, 2024
California makes it illegal in many situations to drive with open containers of alcohol in a vehicle or to consume an alcoholic beverage while driving. These laws make it illegal to have a bottle, can, or other receptacle containing an alcoholic beverage open or with a seal broken while driving. Let’s review these rules further….
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Posted in California Law,DUI on June 10, 2024
If you were recently convicted of driving under the influence (DUI), you may have been placed on DUI probation. This form of probation is unique and involves many additional restrictions that are not present in other forms of probation. If you have even one alcoholic beverage and then drive, you can be arrested and convicted…
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Posted in California Law,DUI on June 7, 2024
While a first, second, or third DUI offense in California is typically a misdemeanor, a DUI causing injury can result in felony charges being lodged against you. Don’t put your freedom in jeopardy. Contact the experienced legal team at the Law Offices of Graham D. Donath, APC to protect your legal rights. What Is California…
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Posted in California Law,DUI on June 4, 2024
California Vehicle Code 23152 is the state’s primary DUI law that prohibits driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. A conviction for this crime can result in incarceration, fines, and collateral consequences that can affect your life for years to come. If you have been charged with DUI in California, contact an experienced Riverside…
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Posted in California Law,Sex Crimes on June 9, 2022
Being falsely accused of any crime can be devastating—but if you are falsely accused of child molestation, the situation becomes even more harrowing. Despite the anger and embarrassment you may feel, you must focus on disproving the charges against you and formulating your defense. Your very liberty depends upon it. Hiring a seasoned and knowledgeable…
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Posted in Criminal Defense,Sex Crimes on June 9, 2022
A crude but honest definition of sodomy is simply “anal sex.” In the state of California, sodomy is a crime when it occurs between an adult and a minor or if it occurs in the context of non-consensual anal sex between adults. “Anal sex” under California law involves the penetration of one person’s penis into…
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Posted in California Law,Sex Crimes on June 9, 2022
The act of sending sexually suggestive or nude images via an electronic device is known as sexting, and it can be illegal if teens are involved. Sexting usually occurs via text messages or social media platforms but can also be carried out via email or other electronic means. Teenagers, most of which are minors, commonly…
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Posted in California Law,Criminal Defense on June 9, 2022
Blackmail, the common term for extortion, is a serious crime in the state of California. If convicted, defendants risk time behind bars and significant fines. Under California Penal Code, blackmail and extortion are one in the same and thus governed by the state’s extortion laws. If you are facing a blackmail charge, you need to…
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Posted in California Law on May 31, 2022
Self-assembled or otherwise privately made firearms or so-called “ghost” guns are not illegal to own in the state of California, provided the owner goes through the process to register the ghost gun with the California Department of Justice (DOJ). Laws requiring these guns to be registered were passed in 2018. Up until that time, guns…
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Posted in California Law,Criminal Defense on May 8, 2022
You risk being charged with a gun crime if you carry a loaded gun in your car in California. As a rule, the only way that you can legally transport a firearm in California is if the firearm is unloaded and either locked in the trunk or inside a container inside the vehicle. Whether as…
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