Penal Code §1203.4 sets out the ways in which a prior conviction can be dismissed. There are a number of benefits in doing this for your clients. These include answering no to questions on ...
Ideally, we all want that squeaky-clean client to put up on the stand before a jury. The reality is no one has lived the perfect life. Some of your civil clients will have past criminal records. But ...
One of the first statements you might hear when referred a criminal case is, "I don't want to go to jail." While this may not always be possible, there are some programs or options that may be ...
As a civil attorney, much of your practice involves privately resolving disputes. So when you receive a call for a misdemeanor, explore a dismissal through a Civil Compromise Motion under Penal Code ...
BICYCLING DRUNK IN CALIFORNIA I see it all the time, especially at night while I'm at a favorite beach yogurt shop next to a local pub. The event is a "pub crawl," which involves a group of ...
As users of the road, bicyclists are not immune to police encounters. This article outlines the best practices for handling these situations. In my law practice, I have dealt with bicyclists and other ...
On November 8, 2016, Californians and Americans living in several other States will be allowed to vote for the legalization of marijuana for "recreational use." Colorado and Washington voters have ...
Since California first legalized marijuana for medicinal purposes with Proposition 215 in 1996, there has been a growing national movement towards full legalization. In 2012, Colorado and Washington ...
In his famous speech, Paul Harvey called attention to an underappreciated profession: the farmer. Similarly, trial lawyers deserve the same recognition. They have a positive impact on society that ...
H ere are the most important legislative changes in the California criminal justice system in 2016: 1. Ethics: Misconduct The Legislature recently took a step in the right direction to help quell what ...
Sometimes it’s more economical to negotiate a settlement on your own when in an accident. This is typically the case when there is little injury or merely property damage, and clear liability in the ...
You are probably experiencing stress about your arrest and the possible consequences of being convicted. Remember being arrested for a crime doesn’t necessarily mean that you will be convicted. As you ...
The State Bar of California rules on attorney fees are set forth in the California Rules of Professional Conduct, Rule 4-200 , which provides an eleven factor test to determine whether a fee is ...
If you are arrested for driving under the influence, you do have certain legal rights. The first thing you should do if arrested is to immediately contact the DMV to set up an APS hearing . This ...
CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYER IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY IF YOU HAVE BEEN CHARGED WITH PROBABTION VIOLATION, CONTACT OCEANSIDE DUI LAWYER AND CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY, RICHARD DUQUETTE. Consequences of a ...
Consequences of Domestic Violence Domestic violence is defined as a person willfully inflicted bodily injury upon their spouse, or the person they are co-habiting with, and the bodily injury resulted ...
Know Your California DUI Rights: Most DUI – driving-under-the-influence – arrests are made at night. The alleged offenders are detained because the police may have seen them driving in a manner that ...
Operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol, controlled substance, medication, or prescription that impairs the driver’s ability to operate the vehicle. Consequences for the conviction of DUI - ...
As of January 1, 1995, if you are a first offender over the age of 21 charged with driving with an alcohol level of .08 or greater, you may be eligible to apply for a work-restricted driver’s license ...
Service Providers: Following is a list of Driving Under the Influence Program Service Providers for Southern California (San Diego, Orange and Riverside counties). You should always seek legal advice ...
This entire document is Copyright © 2000 – Ed Kuwatch (deceased). REPRODUCED WITH PERMISSION For more information please see the notice at the end of it. DMV DUI HEARING REQUEST DMV ADMIN PER SE – IN ...
The Law Firm of Richard L. Duquette is heavily involved in the community, from Oceanside to the surrounding communities. Read below to see the events and causes that Attorney Duquette is involved with ...
Retain an experienced Oceanside DUI Lawyer to represent you. Only an experienced San Diego County DUI lawyer is able to spot your favorable issues and present them to the prosecutor, judge, jury or ...
Starting January 1, 2012, a new DUI Law takes effect for repeat offenders. Abc.com The new law allows a judge to punish a repeat DUI offender with a suspension of up to 10 years after a third ...
Starting Jan. 1, 2012 a new law takes effect in California that prohibits police officers from impounding cars at sobriety checkpoints if a motorist's only offense is being an unlicensed driver. ...
The California State Legislature approved a number of new motor vehicle laws which, unless otherwise noted, take effect January 1, 2012. These New Motor Vehicle Laws Pertain to: Vehicle License Fees ...
Under the new law (courtesy of Assemblyman Gil Cedillo), police in California will not be able to freely impound cars from sober-but-unlicensed drivers at DUI checkpoints anymore. This bill is an ...
Specialized Bicycle Components was recently hit with a lawsuit filed by Bell Sports which claimed that the company engaged in "unfair and unlawful" business practices. The September 9, 2011 claim ...
According to this SignOnSanDiego.com articl e , 36 year old Joseph Ricardo Fernandez was arrested in relation to the hit-and-run death of James Steven Swarzman. According to police, Fernandez got in ...
See original story here. Detectives now say that the truck they are looking for is a dark-colored Dodge Ram pickup. According to this follow-up article at nctimes.com , the truck would meet the ...
The fall chill is in the air and the approaching holidays mark the end of another great year! It is time for reflection and giving thanks. When it comes to being grateful, so many people come to mind. ...
Melissa “Missy” Giove, women’s mountain biking titlist, is no stranger to controversy. Know not only for her skills on the trail, she has always been outspoken about her lesbian lifestyle and was ...
Andrew Wooley, a San Diego bicyclist, had a run-in with a motorcycle cop on El Cajon Boulevard in San Diego last march. He split a traffic lane with his bicycle to pass slower cars and was pulled over ...
You first heard about Christopher Tomas Thompson, the 59 year old Brentwood Doctor charged with road rage, in our initial blog post here. Since the alleged incident Thompson has been nicknamed “The ...
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