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Posted in DUI on December 28, 2020
If a police officer pulls somebody over because they suspect alcohol impairment, there are likely various steps that the law enforcement official will ask the alleged drunk driver to go through. In general, this will include being asked to step out of the vehicle and participate in various field sobriety tests. This could also include…
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Posted in Criminal Defense on December 10, 2020
Most people have heard of the term “statute of limitations.” The statute of limitations is important for both civil and criminal cases, and this refers to the amount of time that an action can be brought against another person. In a criminal case, the statute of limitations refers to the amount of time that prosecutors…
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Posted in Criminal Defense on November 25, 2020
Most people have heard about the attorney-client privilege, whether they have seen it on TV or in the movies. The attorney-client privilege refers to any communication between an attorney and their client becoming privileged and confidential. In other words, an attorney is not generally allowed to disclose the privileged information that has been told to…
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Posted in Criminal Defense on October 29, 2020
You have probably heard that a person charged with a crime has the right to a speedy trial. This is true. Under the Sixth Amendment to the US Constitution, criminal defendants have the right to a speedy trial, though the Constitution does not precisely define what a speedy trial means. Federal Speedy Trial Act The…
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Posted in Criminal Defense,General FAQ'S on October 29, 2020
Criminal negligence refers to conduct a person engages in that ignores an obvious or known risk or disregards the safety and life of others. Federal and state courts have varying definitions of what criminal negligence means, but they all describe this behavior as a form of recklessness. When a person is criminally negligent, this means…
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Posted in Criminal Defense on October 28, 2020
If you or somebody you care about has been charged with a crime in California, you will undoubtedly be overwhelmed initially by the thought of going through a criminal trial. However, it is important that you have a skilled criminal defense attorney by your side. Preferably, you should contact a private criminal defense lawyer as…
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Posted in Criminal Defense,Sentencing on September 24, 2020
Getting arrested and charged with a crime can be an incredibly scary experience. Those who are facing charges and their family members are often left wondering what their options are. First, it is important to understand that you need to secure a Riverside defense attorney as soon as possible. A skilled criminal attorney will be…
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Posted in Criminal Defense,Sentencing on September 23, 2020
If you or somebody you care about has been arrested and charged with a crime, this is understandably a confusing and scary experience. Criminal cases can become even more terrifying for the defendant, particularly when prosecutors start throwing around large numbers when it comes to sentencing. Sentencing is often the most confusing part of a…
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Posted in Criminal Defense on August 28, 2020
“Disturbing the peace” is the term that most people have heard on a regular basis. However, understanding exactly what disturbing the peace means can be difficult. A person can face disturbing the peace charges for a variety of reasons, ranging from a simple verbal disagreement to an actual physical fight. There are also various legal…
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Posted in Criminal Defense,General FAQ'S on August 26, 2020
Protest rights are protected under the First Amendment to the US Constitution, but that does not mean a person cannot be arrested at a protest. As civil unrest and protests continue across the country, it is important to understand what your rights are at a protest and what you can do if you have been…
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