Avoiding Isla Vista Police
A great strategy for avoiding legal trouble in college is to avoid police encounters. The key to avoiding Isla Vista police encounters is knowing about… Read More »Avoiding Isla Vista Police
California Criminal Defense Blog
How to Choose a Criminal Defense Attorney
You have the constitutional right to choose an attorney to defend against criminal charges. However, in California this right does not extend to infractions or… Read More »How to Choose a Criminal Defense Attorney
Get Out of Jail
This post discusses how to get out of jail. What is jail? It is a temporary holding facility. In California, the county sheriff runs that… Read More »Get Out of Jail
Bench Warrant for Failing to Appear in Court
What is a bench warrant? A bench warrant is a warrant to arrest a defendant for failing to appear in court when ordered. It instructs… Read More »Bench Warrant for Failing to Appear in Court
Arraignment in a Criminal Case
What is arraignment? An arraignment is a court hearing at which the court informs an individual accused of a public offense of the charges. The… Read More »Arraignment in a Criminal Case
Hit and Run Restitution
Restitution is payment for damages caused when a defendant commits a criminal offense. For a hit and run, the criminal act is “running” without stopping,… Read More »Hit and Run Restitution
Field Sobriety Tests
What are Field Sobriety Tests? Field sobriety tests are often divided attention tests (think rub your stomach while patting your head). Although they are not… Read More »Field Sobriety Tests
DACA and DUI
DACA and DUI Overview DACA and DUI do not mix. If you are convicted of a DUI with DACA, USCIS will not renew your DACA.… Read More »DACA and DUI
Marijuana DUI
What is a marijuana DUI? A “marijuana DUI” is driving under the influence of marijuana. It is illegal under Vehicle Code ยง 23152(f). A person… Read More »Marijuana DUI
DUI Court Hearings
What are DUI court hearings? DUI court hearings begin with an arraignment. The next steps are pre-trial conferences, and motions (if necessary). Most DUI cases… Read More »DUI Court Hearings