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If an individual has reasons to believe that another person's behavior is putting them at risk of bodily harm, that individual may request a California court to restrain the other person's behavior by […]

What Exactly is a Plea Bargain? A plea bargain, often called a plea deal or plea agreement, is a legal process involving the defendant, the defending attorney, the prosecuting attorney, and a judge. […]

According to the California Department of Motor Vehicles 2021 DUI Management Information Systems Report, the DUI arrest rate per 100,000 licensed drivers in California was 455 for the year 2019. The report also […]

When law enforcement suspects a driver may be under the influence of drugs or alcohol, they may subject that driver to a variety of tests to confirm the impairment and measure to what […]

Driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious offense in California. Even if this is your first conviction and you have never had any type of criminal offense or traffic violation in the […]

Domestic violence refers to repeated abusive behavior that is used by one partner to gain control and power over the other partner. It is a serious crime in California and can have serious […]

California criminal courts handle the process of convicting and sentencing an offender found guilty of committing a crime. While some crimes have sentences that can largely be decided by the judge handling the […]

A restraining order is a legal order preventing an alleged abuser from approaching the protected person or contacting them. It also prohibits the restrained person from engaging in violent or threatening behaviors against […]

Drug crimes in California can vary in severity depending on the amount and type of drug a person may be in possession of. While it is impossible to classify every single drug and […]

Navigating the complex landscape of DUI laws can be an overwhelming experience, particularly when you're grappling with the emotional and financial strain of an arrest. One of the initial inquiries that may arise […]