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Police officer holding a breathalyzer device during a DUI traffic stop that could cost a California professional license

Can a DUI Cause You to Lose Your Professional License in California?

DUI /

A DUI arrest can feel overwhelming enough on its own, but if you hold a professional license issued by the State of California, the consequences may extend far beyond the courtroom. Physicians, nurses, attorneys, real estate agents, contractors, and dozens of other licensed professionals can face a separate investigation from their own licensing board, running

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Gavel representing Duane Davis conviction in the Tupac Shakur murder case

Duane “Keffe D” Davis Found Guilty in Tupac Shakur Murder Trial: What the Jury Decided

Criminal News, Homicide /

Nearly 30 years after rapper Tupac Shakur was fatally shot in Las Vegas, a jury has convicted Duane “Keffe D” Davis of first-degree murder for his role in the 1996 killing. On August 31, 2026, a Clark County, Nevada jury found Davis guilty of murder with a deadly weapon after deliberating for less than three

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Police officer checking a driver's license during a traffic stop for a California VC 14601.1(a) suspended license violation.

California Vehicle Code 14601.1(a) VC – Driving on a Suspended License

Criminal Defense Process /

Most people charged under Vehicle Code 14601.1(a) never set out to break the law. Often, they missed a court date, forgot to pay a ticket, or moved and never received a DMV notice, and had no idea their driving privilege had already been suspended. Yet a conviction under this statute can still mean real jail

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Medical doctor holding prescription pill bottle and stack of cash, representing a BPC 725(b) excessive prescribing and illegal prescribing investigation.

California Business and Professions Code 725(b) BPC – Excessive Prescribing Of Drugs

Drug Crimes /

Excessive Prescribing of Drugs: BPC 725(b) Being investigated by a medical board, or charged criminally over your prescribing practices, puts your license, your livelihood, and your freedom directly at risk. If this is happening to you or someone you care about, the decisions you make in the coming days can shape the outcome of your

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Retail store loss prevention security surveillance monitor and store aisle representing PC 490.4 organized retail theft charges.

California Penal Code § 490.4 PC – Organized Retail Theft

Theft Crimes /

California Organized Retail Theft Laws & Defenses Retail theft prosecutions in California have evolved far beyond basic shoplifting accusations. Under California Penal Code § 490.4 PC, state authorities specifically target coordinated networks, resale operations, and individuals accused of conspiring to steal store merchandise. With local law enforcement task forces ramping up investigations across Los Angeles,

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Los Angeles criminal defense attorney reviewing evidence in a felon-in-possession firearm case

Firearm Possession Charges Dismissed After Illegal Search Ruling in Inglewood

Gun Crimes /

Our client was stopped by Inglewood police and subsequently charged with felon in possession of a firearm under Penal Code section 29800(a)(1), a prior strike allegation under Penal Code section 1170.12, and resisting or delaying a peace officer under Penal Code section 148(a)(1). The prior-strike allegation meant our client faced significantly enhanced penalties if convicted,

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California Vehicle Code § 22348(b) VC – Driving Over 100mph on a Freeway

Traffic Violations /

Vehicle Code § 22348(b) VC – Driving Over 100 mph on a Freeway Under California Vehicle Code § 22348(b), it is unlawful to operate a vehicle in excess of 100 miles per hour on a freeway or highway. Unlike many speeding tickets that are simple infractions, this section imposes enhanced penalties, including heavy fines, points

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Illustration of strategies for how to get a drug trafficking charge dismissed, with legal support from Los Angeles drug crimes lawyer Arash Hashemi

Fighting Drug Trafficking Charges in California: How Dismissals Happen

Drug Crimes /

Can You Get a Drug Trafficking Charge Dismissed in California? Drug trafficking charges in California are high-stakes felonies that can carry years in prison, heavy fines, and long-term consequences for your future. While challenging, dismissals are possible when the defense suppresses key evidence, undermines “intent to sell,” or exposes flaws in how the case was

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California Vehicle Code § 21453(a) VC – Running a Red Light

DUI, Legal Resources /

Vehicle Code § 21453(a) VC – Running a Red Light Under California Vehicle Code § 21453(a), a driver facing a steady red signal must come to a complete stop at the limit line, or if none, before the near crosswalk, or if none, before entering the intersection, and remain stopped until a permissive indication appears.

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White Collar Crime Defense Strategies: How to Fight Fraud, Embezzlement, and More

Fraud, White Collar Crimes /

If you’ve been accused of fraud, embezzlement, or another white collar crime, you’re not just facing an arrest. In many cases, prosecutors have been investigating quietly for months — sometimes years — before you even know you’re a target. By the time charges are filed, the government often believes its case is airtight. That’s why

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