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Dec. 29, 2022

According to recent statistics from the Prison Policy Initiative, there are approximately 368,000 unique jail admissions in California per year. Imprisonment remains the most common punishment for individuals convicted of a crime in The Golden State. Unfortunately, many inmates often suffer the negative consequences of imprisonment, including mental health issues and antisocial behaviors.

Nov. 15, 2022

If you missed your court date, it is critical to understand what happens next and what you should do to avoid negative and potentially disastrous consequences. If you wait and do nothing, you could be facing additional charges for failure to appear in court.

April 30, 2022

An arrest for driving under the influence (DUI) in California can entail serious consequences. However, getting arrested for DUI with a child in your car may lead to even more serious penalties.

April 18, 2022

Points are not always rewarding; when they are on your California driver’s license, points work against you, not for you. Not only can accumulating points result in the suspension or revocation of your driver’s license, but it will also raise your insurance premiums.

March 2, 2022

More than 120,000 people are arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) in California each year. Of those, only approximately 5,000 face felony charges. The rest are charged with misdemeanor DUI. Even then, a conviction can cause serious repercussions for years to come.

Feb. 18, 2022

California law treats DUIs very seriously. Even though alcohol-impaired driving fatalities have been declining, there are still over 1,000 people a year who are killed due to drunk driving in the state. If you’ve been arrested for a DUI, it’s imperative you understand the severity of your situation, even if you feel you’ve been unfairly charged.

Jan. 11, 2022

A police officer can pull over a driver who is suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol if they have probable cause to stop the vehicle. Violations of traffic rules such as speeding or weaving in and out of lanes could establish probable cause for the stop.

Dec. 7, 2021

Many people mistakenly believe that there is no hope for their case if they are charged with driving under the influence (DUI). However, just because you are facing a DUI charge in California does not necessarily mean that you will be convicted.

Nov. 11, 2021

During Labor Day weekend of 2021, the California Highway Patrol reports that 978 drivers across the state were arrested for driving under the influence (DUI), resulting in 43 fatalities.