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1. Stratigic Law: Criminal Law As you know, the United States constitution guarantees everybody a fair trial, and assumes all accused persons innocent until proven guilty. If you are facing criminal charges, you need a criminal defense lawyer.
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3. Bowman & Associates: CRIMINAL LAW Š It is a serious matter when you or a loved one are charged with a crime. TRAFFIC OFFENSES Š When you have been charged with a traffic violation, you may be inclined to simply pay the ticket and be done with it. This may not be in your best interest, as it can have a dramatic impact on your insurance premiumsÉ
4. Hanly, Patrick: Facing Serious Criminal Charges The government prosecution machine is a powerful weapon. Even the mere allegation of wrongdoing can ruin a career and wreck a business. Individuals and companies are investigated and charged with crimes every day. Prosecutors are more aggressive than ever, utilizing a vast array of modern investigative techniques. Dealing with a criminal investigation or facing criminal charges is daunting and overwhelming. Whether you have been called as a witness before the grand jury, are the target of an investigation, or have been formally charged with a crime, you need to act quickly to protect yourself. Every contact with a government agent is critical and every move you make must be the right one. There is no room for mistakes in this high-stakes game.
5. Tilley, Patricia: These cases involve both the criminal justice system and the Department of Motor Vehicles. Make no mistake, the cases are completely separate. Don't assume that the DMV knows that the District Attorney decided not to charge you with a DUI or that the your DUI case was dismissed. The DMV will likely suspend your driver's license anyway if you don't take action in a timely manner. Did you know that you are usually not under arrest when the officer initially stops you. Therefore, you do not have to answer questions. In fact there is no requirement that you take field sobriety tests. Nor are you required to take the preliminary alcohol screening (PAS) test usually offered to you at your car. YOU ARE however, REQUIRED TO TAKE THE OFFICIAL ALCOHOL SCREENING TEST (blood or breath) AS DESIGNATED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES. In fact if you refuse to take the required test, your license will be suspended. Check the DMV manual. Driving under the influence refers to driving under the influence of alcohol and or drugs. Usually a person is charged with both driving under the influence and with driving with a blood alcohol level of .08 percent or higher. Bear in mind, it is not illegal to drink and drive. That in mind, there are many defenses to the charges. Were you driving? If so, were you stopped for a lawful reason? Did you lawfully consent to alcohol testing? Was the lab examining the results properly licensed? Was the technician who analyzed the sample properly licensed? Was the machine used for the breath test in proper working condition? Was the person operating the machine qualified? Did the operator follow the proper procedure? Since your blood alcohol was not tested at the time of your driving, what was your actual blood alcohol level while driving? The answers to all of these questions and more help me to get the best result for you. Don't throw in the towel just because you had a drink and got behind the wheel. These cases must be properly defended because they have serious consequences. The more DUI cases in your past, the more serious the consequences. They can involve months in jail and sometimes, state prison time. Convictions usually result in some jail time, probation, driver's license restriction/suspension, fine, restitution and a drinking driver program. We have successfully defended these cases by preventing the filing of the case, obtaining a dismissal or getting the case reduced to a lesser offense. We can also represent you at the DMV hearing to try and save your driving privilege. You should request the hearing immediately. DO NOT WAIT UNTIL YOUR COURT DATE TO CONTACT THE DMV FOR A HEARING. Call me once you're arrested. I can fax the request to the DMV for you. Remember, you can always change your mind about contesting DMV action, but you must preserve your right to the hearing first. DUI cases are far from simple. In my opinion, they should not be tackled without good legal representation.
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7. Newman, Kathlenn: * DUI * Speeding * Collisions * Warrants * Hit and Run * Suspended License * Exhibition of Speed * Red Light Violations * DMV Revocation Hearings * DMV Administrative Hearings Have you been issued a citation for a driving offense or received a ticket in the mail after being involved in a car accident? Traffic offenses can be very costly if not handled correctly and can result in the loss of your license or increased insurance costs. Dealing with the courts and DMV can be very confusing and time consuming. Don't risk losing your driver's license.
8. Head, Clark: THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A FELONY AND A MISDEMEANOR In general, a misdemeanor crime is any crime that may carry a punishment that may include up to a year in jail, fines and forfeiture, but does not carry a sentence in a federal or state prison. A felony conviction, on the other hand, is any crime that may result in a prison sentence of one year or more in a state or federal penitentiary. The court standards for evidence and defense are typically different for misdemeanors and felony charges, as well. Misdemeanor charges may include major traffic infractions that result in an accident, violations of municipal and county statutes, and lesser property crimes. Felony crimes are likely to involve a more complex process of pre-trial motions and court dates. Federal felony charges involve a different standard of evidence and timeline for legal motions than California state felony charges.
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10. Rehm, Michael: In California, a first offense driving under the influence conviction (commonly referred to as a DUI), can come with a penalty of up to six months in jail and/or a $1000.00 fine. Subsequent convictions come with increased penalties, reaching potential prison time. If the prosecution can show that the individual accused was driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, stiff penalties and consequences will result. Over the last twenty years the laws related to DUI's have been drastically changed to make the charge more difficult to defend and a conviction easier to obtain. There are many potential defenses when confronting a DUI charge. The first issue every DUI Lawyer should look at when analyzing a DUI charge is why was the vehicle pulled over? If there is a suspect reason associated with the stop, then it should always be challenged. If it can be shown that the vehicle was stopped without the requisite legal justification, the case can be dismissed in its entirety. The 4th Amendment protects against unreasonable search and seizure, and if the officer stopped your vehicle for no reason or for a reason that is false, then that fact needs to be brought to the courtÕs attention. Even if there is a valid reason for stopping your vehicle, the matter is far from done. Did the officer read you your Miranda rights? Did the officer explain the field sobriety tests correctly? Did the officer properly administer any breathalyzer given on the side of the road? Is the officer trained to administer the breathalyzer? Was your blood alcohol level risingŃhad the alcohol actually absorbed into your bloodstream when you were driving, or had it absorbed into your bloodstream only after taken to the police station (which generally takes 45 minutes to an hour) to be given the breath, blood or urine test? Did the officerÕs inform you that you had the right to take either the blood or the breath? This represents only a fraction of the issues associated with any DUI case. The prosecution has the burden of proof, and when facing a competent attorney, it is still a great burden to overcome. DMV One common misconception associated with the consequence of a DUI is that what happens in court will affect your driverÕs license. What happens in court MIGHT affect the status of your driver license, but it is not a certainty. The DMV and the court are separate agencies. One can be convicted of a DUI and still retain their driverÕs license. One can lose their driverÕs license and not be convicted of a DUI. They are separate agencies, and the DMV holds their own hearing to determine whether or not an individual is guilty of driving under the influence. If you do not set this hearing, you will automatically lose your driverÕs license, whether you are convicted or not. You must set the hearing with the DMV within 10 DAYS OF YOUR ARREST. The number to contact the DMV is (916) 657-0214. Call this number within 10 days of your arrest and set a hearing date, or contact an attorney that will set it for you. Understanding the DMV consequences that flow from the court proceedings is an essential factor any attorney must possess to practice DUI defense in California.
11. Satchell, J: Driving Under the Influence (DUI) is the criminal act of driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or both. Jail sentences for a DUI can vary anywhere from 2 days to 6 months depending on your case and the county you were arrested in. In every DUI case, the burden is on the prosecutor to show that the arresting officer had probable cause to stop your vehicle, that your driving was impaired as a result of you being under the influence and that your alcohol level was above 0.08 at the time of your driving. The prosecutor and the judge have discretion to reduce jail time, fines, probation or dismiss a case if some of the elements are not met. An experienced defense attorney can argue those elements and mitigating circumstances. This can make a huge difference in the outcome of your case such as charges being dropped, or your sentence reduced.
12. Rothschild Wishek & Sands: Contempt is defined as conduct that obstructs or tends to obstruct the proper administration of justice. Contempt also includes an act that constitutes disrespectful conduct towards a court. In order to constitute contempt, the act itself must be disrespectful. A person's intent or purpose is not relevant. The fact that the conduct may be irritating to the court does not constitute contempt.
13. Carter, Earl: DUI DEFENSE Getting arrested in Northern California for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) can be one of the scariest things to happen to someone. Often, people charged with DUI have never been in trouble before and never dreamed of staying the night in jail. It is important to contact DUI attorney immediately so we can handle your DMV and criminal court matters, providing the best defense possible to minimize the impact of a DUI charge on your life. Most often, our DUI defense team can appear for you in court, saving you time, relieving your stress, and avoiding embarrassment. Our law firm is familiar with every Northern California criminal court and will strive to get you the best possible result. POTENTIAL PENALTIES If you are convicted for DUI in Northern California, you face serious penalties including jail, fines, probation, expensive state-mandated alcohol classes, and driverÕs license suspension. A DUI conviction will also appear on your criminal record, making it hard for you to obtain employment. And the State can use any conviction against you for ten years, enhancing the penalties for repeat offenders. AFFORDABLE DUI DEFENSE Dealing with a DUI arrest can be difficult. You may be worried about what will happen to you. You may feel that you were not drunk, but you don't know how to prove that. You may think you can't afford a DUI lawyer.