California Penal Code 404 (PC 404) – Rioting
Definition and Aspects of Rioting:Inciting or participating in a riot is against the law. California Penal Code 404 (PC 404) defines Rioting as the act of two or more people gathering to act without the authority of the law and do any of the below:Use...
California Penal Code 647(j): Invasion of Privacy (PC 647(j))
Definition and Aspects of Invasion of Privacy:
With technology being available and accessible to everyone now, crime no longer only takes place on the streets. Most people in California carry a cellphone at all times, making it effortlessly easy to...
California Penal Code Section 25400 (PC 25400): Carrying a Concealed Firearm
Definition and Aspects of Carrying a Concealed Firearm:The United States’ Second Amendment grants the right to bear arms; however, many restrictions apply. Under California Penal...
California Penal Code Section 243(e)(1) PC: Domestic Battery
Domestic Battery
Definition and Aspects of the Crime: Domestic battery is one of the most regularly filed charges relating to spousal abuse or domestic violence. It is one of...
What Is A “Wet Reckless” Plea Bargain?
In Los Angeles, many individuals initially charged with a DUI may be eligible for a plea bargain, wherein they can plead to a lesser offense called “Wet Reckless.” In fact, a Wet Reckless plea bargain is the most common type of plea bargain offered by prosecutors to DUI offenders.
However, they do not offer this option to everyone, which is why it is so important that you have a top Los...
What Is The DUI Limit In California?
In California, it is illegal for adults over the age of 21 to drive with a blood alcohol content (BAC) that exceeds.08%. If you are under the legal drinking age of 21, California has a zero-tolerance law, which makes it illegal to have a BAC greater than .01%. If you are on probation for DUI, it is also illegal to have a BAC of more than .01%. If you hold a Commercial Driver’s License, the...
What Are The Fines For A DUI?
The fines for a DUI arrest will vary based a variety of circumstances unique to your arrest, including whether this was your first DUI and whether you’ve had prior DUI convictions or Wet Reckless convictions. Likewise, if you are charged with a felony DUI, rather than a misdemeanor DUI , the fines will likely be greater.
Misdemeanor DUI convictions in Los Angeles County typically...
Can A First Offense DUI Be Dismissed?
A first offense DUI can absolutely be dismissed. Action Defense Law has a history of successfully challenging DUI charges through unique defense strategies and identifying flaws in a case, including challenging evidence, probable cause, detecting faulty police paperwork, and identifying errors in breath, blood and/or urine samples.
Should I Get A Lawyer For My DUI?
If you’re facing criminal charges, it’s critical to have an experienced criminal defense attorney working on your behalf. By hiring a top DUI defense attorney who knows the ins-and-outs of both the DMV and criminal court process, you have an ally on your side who will vigorously defend your rights.
Will I Go To Jail For My Frist DUI?
In Los Angeles, there is a possibility you may be sentenced to jail for a DUI. However, for first offense misdemeanor DUIs where no one was injured, the likelihood that you will be forced to serve jail time is low. It’s important to note though, that not all counties in Southern California impose the same penalties. Ventura County and Riverside County are known to impose harsher...