Want to know why the DA charges 2 different offenses in most DUI cases?
Well it's the holiday season, which means drunk driving is rampant. If you've ever had the unpleasant experience of being arrested and...
Freeze! Do you know your constitutional rights in a criminal case?
Most Americans know that they have constitutional rights in a criminal investigation and case. But do you know which rights or the...
Lifting a restraining order off boyfriend in a domestic violence case?
The following question was posted today on Avvo.com: (Here's a link to the full question.) [I]f the DA put a restraining order on my...
DUI in a broken down vehicle?
The following question was posted today on Avvo.com (see the full question here): ...[M]y car broke down on the side of the [freeway.]...
The DA files charges, NOT the police
Whether to file criminal charges rests alone with the prosecutor of your county, not the officer who investigated and arrested you. Why does
Felonies vs. Misdemeanors & Prison vs. Jail - Do you know the difference?
Learn the basics of punishment within California's criminal justice system. Many folks frequently confuse prison as jail and jail as pri
Who's who in the criminal justice system?
There are many cooks in the criminal justice system kitchen. Understandably, many folks confuse the different agencies and individuals invol
