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New Year’s Resolution for DUI Defense: Refresh, Reflect, Recalibrate (For Attorneys)
Photo by Jordan McDonald on Unsplash DUI Defense is seductive because of its access to the courtroom. I was in [...]
What is Mental Health Diversion?
Mental Health Diversion in California The Law Office of Richard Wagner successfully persuaded a judge in Orange County to [...]
Huntington Beach DUI Lawyer
Huntington Beach DUI Huntington Beach Police officers are known for being very aggressive with drunk driving arrests. Huntington Beach [...]
What is Bail?
What is Bail? In more serious misdemeanor and felony cases, you have to post bail or stay in jail pending [...]
What is DUI Child Endangerment?
Updated Legal ResourceThis article explains California DUI child endangerment laws and sentencing enhancements. For a comprehensive, up-to-date guide focused [...]
Do I Have To Get an Ignition Interlock Device Installed?
Drivers must install an IID before getting a restricted driver's license or restoring driving privileges after certain types of [...]
What is The Right to a Speedy Trial in a DUI Case?
California State Capitol Speed Trial Rights in California Keith Laroy Dews was arrested for DUI on January 29, 2011. [...]
17 Year Old Loses DMV Hearing But Gets License Back On Appeal
Under 21 Year Old Gets License Back 17-year-old Erik Taylor was driving two friends home from a school dance in [...]
If Cops Have Probable Cause Car Contains Unlawful Amount of Marijuana, Cops Can Search Car Without Warrant
Can Police Search My Car Without A Warrant? Under California law, officers may conduct a warrantless vehicle search if [...]
Can Police Search My Car Because They Smell Marijuana?
Many California drivers are unsure whether the smell of marijuana alone gives police the right to search their vehicle [...]
Supreme Court Sends DUI Case Back to Orange County Court | People v. Leahy | HGN Case
Police stopped William Leahy for driving 55 mph in a 25-mile-per-hour zone in Orange County, California. According to the [...]
Judge Committed Multiple Errors Related to Expert Witness Testimony
A recent California Court of Appeal decision in People v. Azcona highlights how trial courts can make critical mistakes when [...]