Roseville Criminal Defense And Family Law Blog
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...
What can I do to get legal help for military criminal defense?
If you face a military criminal accusation, it is essential that you find the right help. Such charges can result in serious punishments that not only will affect your military career but also the rest of your life even as a civilian. You have a couple of options in...
When is prescription medication use illegal?
Rather than utilize discreet methods of procuring illegal drugs in California, you may feel perfectly justified in asking friends and family about taking a few pills of their legal prescriptions. There is nothing wrong with this, right? It is not as bad as heroin,...
Do you know the pros and cons of legal separation?
You have tried everything you can to repair the cracks in your marriage and fully enjoy your life in California with your spouse. Unfortunately, it seems as if divorce may be the only path to satisfaction. Despite that, you still feel this option is really not the...
Survey shows Californians don’t know marijuana DUI laws
Many of us are aware that driving with a blood alcohol level of 0.08 or higher can result in a DUI arrest for driving under the influence of alcohol. However, a recent survey by Eaze shows that 46 percent of Californians do not know how much marijuana they are legally...
How can I know which assets will be divided in my divorce?
Division of assets can be one of the most contentious components of a divorce. You and your spouse brought different assets into the marriage. Then, you probably pooled some resources to build a comfortable life together. You worked hard to get those nice things, and...
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