Under California law, it is possible to face drug charges without actually possessing any drugs. Possession of drug paraphernalia is a criminal offense that carries harsh penalties. Under California Health & Safety Code 11364: “It is unlawful to possess an…
The crime of theft is a rather broad one. It’s stealing. It’s taking property from another person without their permission. There are various ways in which a person can steal, and each way is its own specific crime. Just so…
Given the proliferation in use of high-tech portable electronic devices as well as wider access to the Internet, it probably does not surprise many that a number of teens and even children experiment with sexuality at a much younger age….
To touch a child for the purposes of sexual gratification is often referred to as “lewd and lascivious conduct.” Under California Penal Code Section 288, this crime can be prosecuted as either a felony or misdemeanor. Generally, lewd and lascivious…
One of the most common questions we get as DUI defense attorneys is “Should I have taken a breath test or a blood test?” As with many questions in DUI law, the answer is, “It depends.” Just to be clear,…