Boating Under the Influence and DMV License Suspensions
Boating Under the Influence and DMV License Suspensions
Can I lose my driver's license for boating under the influence? Do I need a DUI defense attorney? California Vehicle Code section 305 defines "driver" as "a person who drives or who is in actual physical control of a vehicle." The term "Driving" has been defined in various ways by courts, and the issue was most recently addressed by the California Supreme Court in Mercer v. DMV 53 Cal.3d 753…
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Gang Members Charged in Canoga Park Murder
Why you need an experienced criminal defense attorney. Three Canoga Park men believed to be members of a Latin street gang have been hit with various California murder charges stemming from a December 22, 2008 shooting outside Canoga Park Bowl, a neighborhood bowling alley. Richard Bordelon, 21, Martin Sotelo, 23, and a third 15-year-old suspect are being prosecuted for the shooting and killing of James Shamp, a 48-year-old worker at…
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Attempted Lewd Act in California Does Not Require Physical Proximity
To Be Convicted of Attempted Lewd Act Does Not Require You to Have Actually Entered the Room with a Minor Jeffrey MacKanin, a California Department of Justice special agent supervisor who oversaw a Federal and State task force investigating child exploitation crimes, posed online as a 13-year-old runaway girl named "Hope". On December 7, 2004 Arthur Crabtree, an attorney who sometimes acted as a "Pro Tem Judge" and was once…
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Domestic Violence and Physical Abuse: Do I Need a Criminal Defense Attorney Now?
Physical abuse is the type of abuse most people think of when they think of domestic violence. Under California law, "abuse" can be intentionally or recklessly injuring someone, trying to injure someone, or putting someone in reasonable fear of immediate injury. This might be charged as an assault in California if the conflict is between people with no special relationship. However, domestic abuse will likely be charged if you are…
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San Diego Divorce & Family Law Attorneys
San Diego, California is the county seat of San Diego County and the second largest city in California. San Diego hosts two major league sports teams: the San Diego Chargers (NFL) and the San Diego Padres (MLB). Other attractions include the San Diego Zoo and the many miles of fine beaches along the Pacific Ocean coastline. San Diego is the eight largest city in the United States with a population…
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Sexual Abuse and Domestic Violence Charges in California
I am falsely accused of sexual abuse and/or domestic violence. Do I need a sexual abuse attorney and/or a domestic violence attorney? Sexual abuse in California is not a specific charge, but a blanket term for many criminal charges that have to do with unwanted or inappropriate sexual contact. Criminal charges that might be considered sexual abuse include: Any sexual contact with a child, especially long-term contact Rape, including spousal…
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California Restraining Orders – How They Can Affect You
The consequences of having a California restraining order granted against you are severe. If a restraining order is filed against you, it is of the utmost importance to retain the services of a qualified restraining order attorney in California to make sure that the restraining order against you is not granted. If you do not hire an attorney, it is much more likely that the restraining order will be granted…
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Forgery and Counterfeiting Charges in California
I am accused of forgery and/or counterfeiting and need a defense attorney Forgery has several definitions under the law. At its most basic, forgery is knowingly and intentionally creating false documents that are held out as genuine. That includes: Signing someone else's name, or the name of a person who doesn't exist Forging someone else's handwriting Altering or forging documents used as evidence in court Falsifying, altering or forging a…
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Anaheim Divorce and Family Law Attorneys
Anaheim is a city in Orange County, California with a population of 348,467 in 2009, making it the 10th most populated city in the state. Anaheim is expected to grow beyond 400,000 by 2014 as a result of increasing development in its Platinum Triangle as well as in the Anaheim hills area. Anaheim is well known for its theme parks, convention center, and sports teams. Out of 96,969 households, forty-three…
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California DUI Probation Prevents Driver From Having Any Alcohol in System
Without An Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney, Driver's On Probation For A DUI In California May Lose Their License Under New California Law, If Found To Be Driving With Any Measurable Level Of Alcohol In Their System Under previous California law, the Department of Motor Vehicles or the California Courts will typically suspend the driver's driving privilege for up to a year on a first time DUI, and place the driver…
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