Roseville Criminal Defense And Family Law Blog
DUIs, other convictions can affect professional licensing
Doctors, lawyers and other professionals who need a license from the state to legally work know how important it is to protect that license. Without it, a person is likely to be fired or suspended from his or her employment, as he or she will be unable to perform job...
What is the divorce process in California?
Divorce can seem confusing and frustrating if you do not know the process. California does not require a trial separation period before filing a petition. However, the divorce process takes at least six months from beginning to end if there are no extenuating...
It’s time to dispose of Qualified Immunity
Racism in the police force? Sure. All Police Officers are racist? Not hardly. Police excessive force case? We have been doing them for years. What we found is that there are issues that prevent real change from occurring when it comes to excessive force. The first is...
What are the potential consequences for a first time DUI?
There are many different reasons people consume alcohol in California and, for the most part, there is nothing wrong with consuming alcohol from time to time. However, when people consume too much alcohol, it can lead to poor decisions, which have various effects on...
Child custody, relocation and military service
Child custody disputes are among the most difficult issues in family law. Unlike many other legal disputes, a child custody dispute doesn't resolve with a verdict or a settlement, and then send the parties off on their separate ways. A parenting plan requires ongoing...
Understanding California DUI penalties
When a California driver receives a conviction for driving under the influence, he or she is subject to minimum base penalties. However, some convictions have extenuating circumstances that result in more significant legal consequences, including potential jail time,...
Could a court-martial occur after you retire?
There has been some questioning of whether retired military personnel can face a court-marital in California. Some believe that once you leave the military, any legal issues should go to the civilian court system. However, according to Military Times, the Supreme...
Beware of the financial fallout from gray divorce
Divorcing after the age of 50 has become so common, it has a name: gray divorce. Thanks to longer life expectancies and modern medicine, people in California who are considering divorce during this time in their lives may still have decades left in which to try new...
What California drivers should know about sobriety checkpoints
People may have heard that a police officer has to have probable cause before he or she can pull the car over to find out if the driver is driving under the influence. If this is true, then how can it be legal for law enforcement to set up roadblocks and stop drivers...
Who will get custody of the kids?
If you are going through a divorce in California and you have children, you may be wondering how a judge will make custody decisions. Unlike years ago, when the mom usually received primary custody, the courts now look at what is best for each child. One thing to...
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