One of the possible punishments that awaits people convicted of drug possession in Federal Courts is a mandatory minimum sentence. The punishment depends in part on the amount of illegal substances found on them and their previous criminal record. Recently however, Attorney General Eric Holder has announced a new Justice Department policy that reflects the…
You’ve just come from happy hour with some people from the office. You get in your car and on the way home traffic slows down. A policeman motions for you to go over to a specific area and stop your car. You’ve just been pulled over at a DUI checkpoint. You have rights in this…
A misdemeanor hit and run in the State of California is a serious matter. Though a misdemeanor type hit and run usually involves no bodily injury to those involved; California law imposes strict penalties on these types of offenses. It is often within the accused’s best interest to consult an attorney for an accusation involving…
The crime of kidnapping of any type for any reason is a very serious offense and is punishable on different levels, by varying degrees in different states. Most of us are now familiar with the case of Ariel Castro who kidnapped 3 young women in Cleveland, Ohio and held them captive under torturous conditions for…
Have you ever made a threat to someone’s life, safety, or well being with no intention to follow through with action? You know, the type of threat you mindlessly mumble when someone cuts you off in traffic or your boss criticizes a project that took you extra two weeks to complete. These innocent threats are…
Marijuana possession in California has become a complicated situation no thanks to the Health & Safety Code 11359 law that applies to an intent to sell marijuana. While possessing less than 28.5 grams of concentrated marijuana in California is still a misdemeanor, the criminal charges for possession of non-concentrated marijuana have been reduced considerably from…
Temecula, Murrieta, Hemet & Riverside County Juvenile Law Attorney If your minor child was recently charged with shoplifting, assault and battery, possession of alcohol, or another misdemeanor crime, you may be questioning whether you really need to hire a criminal attorney. If your child was quickly released to your custody, then you may reason that…
Temecula, Murrieta and Hemet Arson Defense Attorney In the past it was difficult to determine if a fire had occurred because of accidental causes or because of arson. Experts would look at things like burn patterns, marks on the walls and widows. Certain types of cracks in the window glass and more were considered ways…
Being charged with transportation of narcotics is often misunderstood by defendants. The California Jury Instructions (CALCRIM) for Health and Safety Code §11379 indicates that a person transports something if he or she carries or moves it from one place to another, even if the distance is short. People most often associate transportation of drugs as…
If you have recently been issued a citation for reckless driving in Riverside County, it’s important to know your rights and the facts of the case before appearing in court. Being found guilty of this offense is a misdemeanor that could yield fines up to $2000, increase your insurance premiums, revoke the status of your…
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