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Underage DUI
An arrest for underage DUI in Los Angeles can disrupt major day-to–day activities. California has a zero-tolerance policy for anyone under the age of 21, which means that the slightest blood alcohol content can result in suspension of your driver’s license. These laws are strict, and you should be represented aggressively to protect your rights.…
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Carrying a Loaded Firearm
Under California law, it is an offense to carry a loaded firearm in a public place or a vehicle. If you engage in this violation, you can be arrested and charged under Penal Code 25850. The law on carrying firearms aims to protect the public from sudden situations that can lead to injury or death.…
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Drug Sales & Drug Transportation
The Controlled Substances Act regulates the possession, sale, transportation, and distribution of dangerous substances. These substances are regulated because of their great potential for abuse and addiction. While possession for personal use of marijuana is legal in California, simple possession of other controlled substances is a crime, punishable by time in jail and a court…
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Hit and Run
A split-second panic can turn a minor traffic mishap into a major felony. Leaving the scene of an accident without fulfilling legal duties may result in criminal penalties, including license suspension, exorbitant fines, and prison terms. Hit-and-run allegations are actively prosecuted, and there is no better time than now to resolve the issue. If you…
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Arson
An arson charge is not merely a property crime but a specialized felony with the potential for severe felony penalties, including lengthy prison sentences, particularly when bodily injury occurs, or when it involves protected structures, for example, places of worship. The Los Angeles prosecution does not simply have to demonstrate that a fire occurred. They…
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Carrying a Concealed Weapon
California law makes it a crime to carry a concealed weapon without a valid permit. The law considers a weapon concealed if it is hidden from plain view. You could face charges for carrying the weapon on your person or in your vehicle. Carrying a concealed weapon can result in misdemeanor or felony charges under…
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4th Offense DUI
Being charged with a fourth-time driving under the influence in Los Angeles is a much more difficult situation than a first offense. It is a wobbler that carries potential penalties, including incarceration, heavy fines, the installation of an ignition interlock device, and the Department of Motor Vehicles designating you as a habitual traffic offender. The…
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Drug Diversion
Drug diversion programs play a key role in sentencing for non-violent drug offenses. Diversion programs are intended to divert eligible offenders away from the criminal justice system and into supervised learning or rehabilitation. The goal of diversion programs is to prioritize rehabilitation over punishment to address the root causes of drug use and decrease recidivism.…
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Vehicular Manslaughter
A deadly road accident in Los Angeles is a traumatic experience that can result in a legal crisis that is too overwhelming when the state of California charges you with vehicular manslaughter. Law enforcers and prosecutors often view these tragedies through a criminal lens, treating a lapse in judgment or a traffic offense as automatically…
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Domestic Battery
In the heat of an argument, it is easy to lose control and end up in a physical confrontation. In the eyes of the law, domestic battery is not just a domestic dispute. It is a criminal act that can turn your life upside down, jeopardize your career in Los Angeles, and significantly impact your…