DUI Center

An arrest for driving under the influence (DUI) occurs when law enforcement personnel have a suspicion that a person is under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. Suspicions by law enforcement, usually, arise when police officers witness either dangerous driving or clear violations of traffic signs or laws. Once a person is stopped by law enforcement, that person will be questioned by the investigating officer.  If after questioning the officer feels that additional investigation is required due to a suspicion of drunk driving, that officer may ask the driver to perform a variety of field sobriety tests, along with breath/blood tests to determine BAC (blood alcohol concentration).

Drugs Crimes Center

In California no one is allowed to possess any controlled substance like a narcotic drug, hallucinogen or a stimulant, as defined by the California Codes, unless it is prescribed by licensed physician. Drugs like Cocaine, Heroine, Methamphetamines, Crack, and even Marijuana (except pursuant to California Health & Safety Code §11362.7 et al.), as well as others, are strictly forbidden. Likewise, prescription drugs like Vicodin and Oxycodone, are also not allowed unless the person in possession also has a valid prescription from a medical doctor. Most drug offenses in the State of California are now felonies.

Violent Crimes Center

Have you been accused of a violent crime in Southern California?  If so, in order to protect your rights it is important to consult a qualified attorney immediately.

Violent crimes California are categorized from assault to murder. Violent crime offenses often carry tough penalties such as fines, jail or State Prison terms, and potentially as a strike on your record pursuant to California’s three strikes law.  Also, if it is alleged that a violent crime was committed with a certain weapon or in furtherance of gang activity, there may be additional significant sentencing enhancements that the Court must consider.

Fraud Crimes Center

A general definition of fraud is a false representation of a material fact, by words or conduct, by false or misleading contentions, or by concealment which should have been disclosed, which deceives or intended to deceive.  There are a variety of categories of fraud that are illustrated in this section.  Fraud can be charged as a State case or in Federal Court.  Usually, the punishment for criminal fraud charges depends on the complexity of the fraud and the monetary loss due to the fraud.  The most common fraud criminal charges are Healthcare Fraud, Welfare Fraud, Mortgage Fraud, Workers Compensation Fraud, Insurance Fraud, Tax Fraud, Tax Evasion, Securities Fraud, Ponzi Schemes, Counterfeiting, Mail and Wire Fraud, Racketeering (RICO) Money Laundering, and Public Corruption.

Theft Crimes Center

These types of crimes are commonly described as taking something that belongs to another with the intent to either permanently or temporarily deprive the owner of the thing taken. This category of crimes includes many different but ultimately related crimes like Petty Theft, Grand Theft, Receiving Stolen Property, Embezzlement, and Shoplifting, as well as other related crimes such as Burglary, Identity Theft and Credit Card Fraud.  They are all different in details but ultimately though, they all share the common trait of having the intent to deprive another of certain property.

Sex Crimes Center

Sex crimes include many different forms of illegal sexual activity. Some of the more serious sex crimes involve Child Abuse, Child Molestation, Child Pornography, Sexual Assaults, Sexual Battery, Indecent Exposure, Lewd Conduct, Statutory Rape, Rape, Prostitution, Solicitation, Pornography, and Sodomy. Also, a violation that has been on the rise recently is Internet Solicitation of Minors. Not only do the courts deal very harshly with sex offenses in terms of handing out severe sentences, most of these violations require the convicted to register as a sex offender pursuant to California Penal Code §290. This is a lifetime requirement that can have severe consequences for the person convicted as well as his or her family.