Maintaining Your Driving Privlege – Part 2
Maintaining Your Driving Privlege – Part 2
Many Californians are accustomed to driving their vehicles on a daily basis. Although it may appear that driving has become a right to all eligible citizens, the fact remains that a license to drive is a privilege granted by the state of California. One of the easiest ways to ensure that your license to drive will remain secure is to become informed. After reading this article, you will learn the…
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Maintaining Your Driving Privilege – Actions To Avoid
Many Californians are accustomed to driving their vehicles on a daily basis. Although it may appear that driving has become a right to all eligible citizens, the fact remains that a license to drive is a privilege granted by the state of California. Unfortunately, many people face this harsh realization after the state of California suspends or even revokes their license. Because there are a number of criminal actions in…
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Dismissal Under 1203.4 of the California Penal Code
There is a lot of confusion about cleaning up your criminal record. If you were ever convicted of a misdemeanor or a felony and did not receive a California State Prison sentence you can request a dismissal under 1203.4 of the California Penal Code. This means that you received as a term of your sentence County Jail time, probation, fines, fees, or any combination of the above. If you request…
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DUI Arrest – Do you really NEED a lawyer?
Weaving your way through an arrest for a first time DUI can be daunting! Dealing with the DMV and the court system is intimidating, often confusing, and sometimes a very lengthy and frustrating process. As a California Criminal Defense Attorney, I get asked all the time by current and potential clients whether there is really anything to gain from hiring an attorney for a first time DUI arrest. Most people…
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Summary Dissolution of Marriage
Have you and your spouse agreed to a divorce? Or have you not been married for a long period of time and want to get it done as soon as possible? As long as you and your spouse meet the appropriate criteria, a summary dissolution of marriage might be the appropriate route to take. In order to qualify for a summary dissolution of marriage: You and your spouse must not…
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Police Acting as La Migra?
When driving down the streets of Los Angeles, most people are not concerned about dodging La Migra, otherwise known as Federal Immigration Officials. Illegal immigrants only have to worry about that stuff around the border of the United States and Mexico, right? Well, if certain anti-illegal immigrant activists have there way, illegal immigrants in Los Angeles will have to worry about Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officers acting as La…
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Prop 36: Does it Give Offenders a Free Pass?
In November 2000, California voters approved Proposition 36 (Prop 36) in a landside vote. Under Prop 36, nonviolent drug offenders are diverted from jail or prison sentences in favor of rehabilitation programs. Basically, they are given three shots at completing rehab in an attempt to kick their drug addictions. Since Judges cannot send these nonviolent drug offenders to prison or jail unless they fail to complete the Prop 36 rehabilitation…
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Medical Marijuana Use – Legal or Not?
The recent opinion of the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in Raich v. Gonzalez, (March 14, 2007), once again draws the spotlight on the conflicting provisions of federal drug laws, which all but prohibit possession of marijuana under any circumstances, and California's laws that permit the use of "medical marijuana" upon a doctor's recommendation. Unfortunately, this case does not provide a resolution to this conflict in the…
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Proposition 83 – Residency Restrictions
On November 7th of 2006 California voters overwhelmingly passed prop 83 (Sexual Predator Punishment and Control Act), widely known as "Jessica's Law", with 70% of the vote. Although there are many facets of this legislation that have a dramatic impact on the lives of convicted sex offenders and the penalties they face, the most controversial and legally convoluted provision is Section 21 which prohibits registered sex offenders from residing within…
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BUI: What You Need to Know about Biking Under the Influence
Anyone who rides a bicycle needs to be aware of their position with regards to the law. If you are riding your bicycle on any highway or street, you have all rights and are subject to all duties that are applicable to a motor vehicle. This includes a restriction on bicycling under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or any combination thereof. The same Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) limit of .08…
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