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While being involved in traffic collisions is, in itself, not a violent crime, the case is different if it is a hit and run accident. When a driver flees the scene after an accident, he or…
What is Unlawful Detainment by the Police?
Unlawful detainment refers to the restriction of a person’s freedom to leave by a police officer without presenting a legal justification for doing so. Unlawful police detention is a violation of the Fourth Amendment, which prohibits…
Posted in Criminal Defense
Driving on a Suspended License in California
License suspension is the temporary loss of driving privileges for a certain period of time. In contrast, a motorist with a revoked license permanently losses such privileges. There are various reasons why a driver’s license could…
Posted in Driving Crimes
Criminal Defenses Against Hit and Runs in California
If you have fled the scene of a vehicular accident (particularly an accident involving injury, death, or damage to property), you may be charged with hit and run. Leaving the scene is considered a criminal offense…
Posted in Driving Crimes
What are the hit and run laws in California?
Car accidents are not uncommon, which is why it’s important to familiarize yourself with the traffic and accident law in your state. Hit and runs occur when the person at fault leaves the scene of the…
Posted in Driving Crimes
Defenses against Hit and Run
In a hit and run accident, a driver involved in a collision with another vehicle, pedestrian, or property intentionally fled the scene. Criminal charges are filed against an offender if he or she fled the scene…
Posted in Motor vehicle accidents
Divorce in California
Divorce laws are under the family law which governs the body of statutes as well as cases where legal responsibilities are negotiated between individuals that share domestic relationships. Family relationships, treatment of children, division of property,…
Posted in Divorce
Driving on a Suspended License: Misdemeanors and Reinstatement
In California, there are several possible reasons why an individual will have his or her license suspended. Your driver’s license could be suspended if you have been charged with driving under the influence (DUI), have been…
Posted in Driving Crimes
DUI Statute of Limitations in California
The statute of limitations imposes a time limit on filing criminal charges. If a charge is filed once the statute has passed, the defendant can get the charge dismissed. Since driving under the influence (DUI) can…
Posted in DUI
Caught Driving on a Suspended or Revoked License?
If you’re caught driving with a suspended license in California, you can face penalties such as paying fines or serving jail time. If it’s not your first offense, you can also receive an additional sentence as…
Posted in Driving Crimes