Glendale Reckless Driving and DUI Defense Lawyers
Glendale Reckless Driving and DUI Defense Lawyers
Located at the eastern side of the San Fernando Valley, the city of Glendale is a major part of Los Angeles County. With a population of 207,303 as of January 2009, Glendale is the third largest city in Los Angeles County. As with any bustling city, Glendale experiences its share of reckless driving arrests in which those who stand accused deserve to receive help from a skilled Glendale reckless driving…
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Get an Attorney for Your Child (Part 2)
Often times, a criminal investigation or charge involving your minor child will result in an expulsion hearing at their public school. It is important to seek a competent and aggressive attorney for assistance. If the criminal charges arise from a school incident, this could trigger expulsion by the school district. Sometimes the school may attempt to expel even without a criminal charge being filed. Expulsion is a serious matter. It…
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Get an Attorney for Your Child (Part 1)
Your son or daughter is being charged with a crime in California. You do not know what to do or who to turn to for help. You are embarrassed or perhaps ashamed of your child's conduct. The laws in Juvenile Court are very different than in adult court. At a young age, it is very important to keep your child's criminal record clean. Minors have virtually unlimited doors of opportunity…
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Chula Vista Reckless Driving and DUI Defense Lawyers
Chula Vista is a beautiful California coastal city that spans 51. 2 square miles in size. Housing a population of 217,478, and with over 20% population growth since the year 2000, Chula Vista finds itself home to more and more people each year, not to mention the large number of tourists that blanket Chula Vista's streets and roadways year-round. With tourism a major source of economic stability in Chula Vista,…
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Does an Officer’s Observations of Tinted Windows Provide Requisite Reasonable Suspicion to Justify a Stop?
In People v. Butler, the court reversed appellant's conviction for transporting cocaine, because the arresting officer lacked reasonable suspicion to stop appellant's vehicle due to tinted windows. The court "disagreed with the People's suggestion that seeing someone lawfully driving with tinted glass raises a reasonable suspicion of illegality such that a reasonable inquiry is justified." (People v. Butler, 202 .3d 602, 1998) It is important to discuss with your attorney…
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Conviction for Assault is Reversed Where the Judge Denied Defense Counsel’s Motion for Separate Trials
In People v. Earle, the trial court denied the defendant's motion for separate trials. 172 .4th 372 (2009). The defendant was charged with one count of misdemeanor indecent exposure and another count of felony assault in California. These counts occurred on different days, in different locations and with different victims. The defendant conceded that evidence against him for the indecent exposure count was strong but was forced to go to…
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An Accused Who Has Invoked His Right to Counsel is Protected
It is a Wise Decision to Never Speak to Law Enforcement Until You Have Spoken to an Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney Once an accused has invoked the right to counsel, he may not be subjected to further interrogation unless the accused himself initiates further communication with the police. The United States Supreme Court has made it clear that the right to counsel attaches with respect to the specific offenses for…
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Exigent Circumstances May Justify a Warrantless Entry into One’s Home
In some situations, a search may be found reasonable despite the lack of a warrant. However, to establish the presence of emergency or "exigent" circumstances, there must be a showing of necessity. People v. Sutton (1976) 65 .3d 341, 351. Specifically, at the time the warrantless entry is made, there must be an "imminent and substantial threat to life, health, or property." Id. at 350. Whether the requisite exigency is…
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The Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution Prohibits Brief Investigatory Stops of Moving Vehicles without “Reasonable Suspicion”
The Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution prohibits brief investigatory stops of moving vehicles without "reasonable suspicion" that its occupants have been, are, or are about to be engaged in criminal activity. The concept of "reasonable suspicion" becomes extremely important when facing pending allegations of Driving Under the Influence of alcohol or drugs. Lack of reasonable suspicion to stop a vehicle is a common argument in criminal court, and…
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Riverside Reckless Driving and DUI Defense Lawyers
With an approximate population of 311,575, Riverside is the biggest city in the Inland Empire Metropolitan Area. Located in Southern California, Riverside attracts many residents for its prime location 12 miles southwest of San Bernardino and 60 miles east of Los Angeles. The city of Riverside derives its name from its position next to the Santa Ana River. Although considered a safe place to live, similar to most largely populated…
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