The Incident: A tragic collision occurred on Saturday, November 4, around 1:15 a.m. at the intersection of Roscoe Boulevard and Lindley Avenue in Northridge, resulting in the deaths of an off-duty LAPD officer and another individual. Officer Darrell Cunningham, a nearly five-year veteran of the LAPD’s West L.A. Division, and a yet-to-be-named passenger were killed […]
Driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious offense with significant legal consequences, especially in California. A recent news article sheds light on the severity of penalties for multiple DUI offenses and related violations. This article explores the news piece’s details while examining California’s rules on interlock violations, secondary aggravated DUI, and driving with a
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If you have ever seen a TV show or a movie that involves the law, you have probably heard the term “No Contest.” But do you know what it means in legal terms and the implications that come with it? The term itself comes from the Latin word nolo contendere, which literally means No Contest,
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DUI Trial Process in California REQUEST A Free CONSULTATION Strong Legal Representation for DUI Charges in California https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIrz_L6kslI Although many DUI cases are resolved before reaching the trial phase through plea bargains or dismissals, it’s important to know what happens if your case does go to trial. This guide provides an overview of the DUI
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On June 27, 2018, Vero Beach police received a call from a McDonald’s drive-thru customer who complained that a driver behind her was repeatedly bumping her car. At the scene, police found 69 year-old Earle Stevens behind the wheel with an open bottle of alcohol in a paper bag on the passenger seat. He was
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2nd DUI in California REQUEST A Free CONSULTATION Strong Legal Representation for Second DUI Charges in California https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93uUCXMuNAY If you are facing a 2nd DUI in California the penalties are significantly harsher than a first offense and the consequences begin the moment you are arrested. Mandatory jail time, a longer license suspension, a more intensive
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WHO IS A CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY AND WHAT DOES HE DO? When charged with a crime most people look for any lawyer they can get a hold of. While any lawyer might be able handle such cases, a criminal defense attorney has more chances of winning the case than another lawyer who usually does not
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What Questions Should You Ask Your DUI Lawyer Before Hiring? REQUEST A Free CONSULTATION Questions to Ask When Hiring a DUI Lawyer Facing a DUI charge is a serious matter that can have long-lasting consequences on your life, including potential jail time, fines, and a criminal record. Choosing the right DUI lawyer to represent you
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Driver’s License Ramifications and DUI Charges in California REQUEST A Free CONSULTATION What a DUI Arrest Means for Your Driver’s License in California A DUI arrest in California does not only trigger a criminal case in court — it simultaneously sets in motion a separate administrative process through the California Department of Motor Vehicles that
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How Is a DUI Defined in California? REQUEST A Free CONSULTATION Understanding California DUI Laws If you have been charged with DUI in Los Angeles or are trying to understand what the charge actually means this page covers how California law defines driving under the influence, what the prosecution must prove, and what the different
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Commonly modern technology, such as a Breathalyzer or obtaining a blood sample from the accused, are used to calculate BAC. The purpose of this article is to help the reader understand how to calculate blood alcohol content using only a BAC Table. BAC stands for Blood Alcohol Content and refers to the amount of alcohol
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The Memorial Day weekend has seen a rise in fatal accidents in years past so the Highway Patrol was very vigilant in seat belt usage this past weekend. There was an increase in DUI checkpoints as well. The use of checkpoints for DUI is to make citizens more aware of the problems caused by driving under the
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