Criminal Defense
California DUI Convictions for Out-of-State Residents
There is a well-known saying in a certain coastal town in Southern California that goes "come on vacation, leave on probation." All too often, many people who come to Southern California for a little getaway end up leaving with something that they would rather not have acquired, namely criminal charges. One of the most common types of criminal case that tourists or out-of-state visitors often find themselves facing is driving…
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Charles Barkley Arrested for DUI
NBA great and commentator Charles Barkley was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence early on December 31, 2008. Barkley was pulled over at around 1:30 AM. Authorities said that Barkley was pulled over after failing to acknowledge a stop sign outside a popular nightclub. Allegedly, after being pulled over Barkley refused to initially take a blood test. Later Barkley did take a blood test and the result is…
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California Appeals and Supreme Court Affirm DUI Charges Followed a Lawful Stop
People v. Raymond C. (2008 DJDAR 18112) Traffic stop is reasonable where juvenile failed to place temporary operating permit in preferred rear location of vehicle In this companion case to People v. Hernandez (Dec 12, 2008, S150038), the Court concluded that the officer acted with sufficient particularized suspicion to justify the traffic stop. In this case, the officer saw the defendant driving a vehicle without a license plate or a…
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California Drunk Driving and Elements of a DUI Case
What you don't say and do might help you If you're over 21, what you don't say in the course of a California driving under the influence investigation might be the difference between winning and losing your case. In order to know what I mean by this, you have to understand how many prosecutors break down a DUI case. Essentially, they break down these types of cases into thirds: First,…
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Newport Beach Family Law and Child Custody Attorneys
The Newport Beach criminal defense lawyers at Wallin & Klarich have more than 30 years of experience handling cases for clients that are facing criminal charges, including everything from misdemeanors to felonies to DUI/DWI and DMV hearings. Given our long history of operating in the area, we have a long-standing familiarity with local courts, district attorneys and judges that afford our clients the Newport Beach felony defense they need to…
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Mission Viejo Family Law Attorneys and Divorce Lawyers
The Mission Viejo criminal defense lawyers at Wallin & Klarich have more than 30 years of experience defending Orange County clients who are facing criminal charges, including misdemeanors, felonies, federal and internet crimes. Mission Viejo, California is located in the Saddleback Valley in Orange County. Mission Viejo is an extremely successful planned city with a population nearing 100,000 and dubbed the "safest city in the US" by the 2007 Morgan…
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California DUI Checkpoint and Drunk Driving Arrests
Sobriety Roadblocks and Checkpoints If you were charged with drunk driving in California after a sobriety checkpoint investigation, you need the help of a competent attorney as soon as possible. Please contact Wallin & Klarich at (888) 749-0034 or . If you are stopped at a sobriety checkpoint, the officer may ask for your license and registration. They are primarily looking for signs of impairment. If they suspect that you…
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Ontario Family Law and Child Support Lawyers
Ontario, California is a thriving city in San Bernardino County. The city's population has exploded; increasing to nearly one hundred times the size it was one hundred years ago. Today, it hosts a small international airport and an ECHL hockey team, the Ontario Reign. Its economy today is primarily focused on service and warehousing but some agriculture and manufacturing facilities remain. Ontario's size is starting to show in its recent…
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San Bernardino Family Law and Divorce Attorneys
San Bernardino, California is the county seat of San Bernardino County. Located in the southwestern area of the county, San Bernardino occupies most of the San Bernardino Valley and is a large part of California's Inland Empire. San Bernardino has had the unfortunate distinction as one of America's most dangerous cities from 2003 through 2005. With murder rates among the highest in the country, the criminal defense law firm Wallin…
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California Minor in Possession Law Explained
Minor in Possession of Alcohol Many people under the age of 21 think it is okay to consume alcohol as long as they stay under the 0.08% limit. It is true that according to the law, intoxication is defined as having a blood alcohol level of 0.08% or higher and driving under the influence of alcohol if behind the wheel. That law only applies to people who are twenty-one or…
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