Understanding California DUI penalties
- posted: Feb. 10, 2020
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 Read More
Survey shows Californians don’t know marijuana DUI laws
- posted: Jul. 25, 2019
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, Read More
How can I know which assets will be divided in my divorce?
- posted: Jul. 12, 2019
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 Read More
Court-martials for military members accused of crimes
- posted: Jul. 11, 2019
If a Californian is in the military and accused of committing a crime, they will often go through a court-martial, or a criminal trial for military personnel. A court-martial will Read More
Defend against drug charges by establishing an unlawful search
- posted: Jun. 27, 2019
In many cases involving drugs, law enforcement officials break into a house or search a vehicle and find illegal substances and/or drug paraphernalia. Prosecutors then build their drug crime case Read More
Divorces impacted by new pet custody laws nationwide
- posted: May 31, 2019
When a married couple decides to call it quits, they often battle over property, spousal support and custody of the children. For many people, deciding who gets to keep the Read More
Is winning a drinking game worth the potential consequences?
- posted: May 28, 2019
There are many drinking games you could play with your friends this summer. But while a Beer Pong win could earn you some pats on the back at a party, Read More
Vehicular manslaughter charges may stem from a DUI
- posted: May 16, 2019
When someone gets behind the wheel after drinking, they are typically not thinking about the worst-case scenario. The tragic reality is that many people end up getting killed in accidents Read More
What are our child custody options post-divorce?
- posted: May 02, 2019
If you are getting a divorce, you already know how difficult the process can be. However, for divorcing couples with children, there can be even more challenges. For instance, divorcing Read More
Ca. man facing drug charges following traffic stop
- posted: Apr. 19, 2019
If a police officer has found drugs on your person or in your vehicle, you may face drug possession charges. The severity of the charges you face will often depend Read More
How does my house get divided in the divorce?
- posted: Apr. 04, 2019
California is a community property state, meaning that there is a presumption that any property acquired during the marriage belongs to both spouses equally. In other words, both spouses will Read More
Child custody arrangements in a military divorce
- posted: Mar. 27, 2019
Divorce is complicated, even under the most favorable circumstances. While emotions often escalate during child custody, support and property division disputes, matters of co-parenting arrangements may be increasingly difficult for Read More
New bill may lower maximum BAC level for California drivers
- posted: Mar. 21, 2019
Earlier this year, Utah adopted a new law lowering the maximum blood alcohol content for drivers to .05, the lowest in the country. A new California bill may mean the Read More
Why should a veteran handle your legal dispute?
- posted: Mar. 15, 2019
When you find yourself in the midst of a legal dispute, you may not know where to turn. You probably know you need representation. You need someone who will work Read More
Unintended consequences of proposed change to California DUI law
- posted: Mar. 14, 2019
Last month, California lawmakers were presented a bill that calls for a significant reduction in the amount of alcohol you can have in your system while driving. AB 1713 would Read More
Date of Separation and your Divorce
- posted: Aug. 21, 2017
California uses the date of separation as the essential date for determining property interests; property acquired by a spouse after the date of separation is considered to be that spouse’s Read More