Criminal Defense
Irvine Criminal Defense and DUI Attorneys
Located in Orange County, Irvine has an estimated population of 207,500. Irvine is home to many Universities and is located closely to popular beach sites such as Laguna and Newport. In 2008, Irvine was chosen by as the fourth best place to live in the entire United States due to its good housing, jobs, and schools. It was reported by the FBI in June 2009 that Irvine had the lowest…
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No Legal Obligation for a DUI Arresting Officer to Advise a Suspect of their Miranda Rights
Comments From a California Criminal Defense Attorney The Courts have held that the questions asked by a police offer during a California DUI stop are asked before the person is in custody for purposes of Miranda. Meaning, in most instances, there is no legal obligation for an arresting officer to advise a suspect of their Miranda rights. Even when there is a Miranda violation, it will merely result in the…
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San Bernardino Criminal Defense and DUI Attorneys
The city of San Bernardino stretches 78.5 square miles in size, and is part of California's Inland Empire. Housing an estimated population of 205,010 as of 2006, San Bernardino is the 18th largest city in California based on population, and is located at the foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains. Like other cities throughout California, San Bernardino's economy relies heavily on the government sector, although both the retail and service…
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Huntington Beach Criminal Defense and DUI Attorneys
Located in Orange County, Huntington Beach, California is known for its picturesque beaches and preserved wetlands. With a population of just about 190,000 as of the 2000 United States census, Huntington Beach is 31.6 square miles in size. Commonly referred to as Surf City, Huntington Beach hosts a variety of surfing events each year, consequently drawing even larger crowds to it's already much visited beaches. Huntington Beach is very much…
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Every DUI in California Will Trigger Two Separate and Distinct Cases
Why you Need a DUI Attorney Most DUI arrests in California will trigger two separate and distinct cases: one, a criminal court case, and the other, an administrative matter with the Department of Motor Vehicles. In most DUI arrests the arresting officer will take away your driver's license and hand you a pink sheet of paper entitled, "Notice of APS Action and Temporary License". You must demand a DMV hearing…
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Glendale Criminal Defense and DUI Attorneys
Housing a population of 207,303 as of January 1, 2009, Glendale, California is the third largest city in Los Angeles County. Spanning 30.7 square miles, Glendale has an estimated population density of 6,770.6 people per square mile. Glendale is home to entertainment giants such as The Walt Disney Company and Dreamworks SKG, and multinational companies such as Nestlé. Glendale also enjoys an assortment of retail shopping establishments, most recently the…
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Chula Vista Criminal Defense and DUI Attorneys
The southern San Diego County city of Chula Vista, California boasts a population of 217,478. The second largest city in San Diego County according to population, Chula Vista is 51.2 square miles size. With over 20% population growth since the year 2000, and its close proximity to the California coast, Chula Vista welcomes more and more people every year either as new permanent residents or tourists. Chula Vista's economy is…
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Why an Arresting Officer Failing to Give Miranda Warnings Will Not Result in a DUI Case Being Dismissed
Tips From a DUI Attorney Miranda warnings are intended to prevent overreaching by law enforcement in situations that are deemed inherently coercive. This specifically applies to those law enforcement encounters in which there is a "custodial interrogation." An encounter will be deemed a custodial interrogation where: defendant is not free to leave or terminate the encounter, and law enforcement is directly questioning the defendant in a manner designed to elicit…
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What You Might NOT Know About DMV Hearings
Every week, hundreds of people are arrested on suspicion of DUI. These people probably know the serious consequences they face -- possible jail time, fines and driver's license suspension. However, many do not know that a DUI arrest triggers two separate cases. One of these involves the criminal DUI element, and the other involves the possible driver's license suspension. If you are arrested for DUI, you need to know what…
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Riverside DUI and Criminal Defense Attorneys
With an estimated population of 311,575 in 2008, Riverside, California is the largest city in the Inland Empire region of California, and the 12th largest city statewide. The United States Census Bureau reports that Riverside has a total area of 98.4 square miles, with a population density of 3,267.2 people per square mile. The University of California at Riverside and the Riverside Unified School District employ the largest number of…
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