Blog Posts in 2013

Scenario A: I go into a liquor store to buy cigarettes but I notice the clerk is in the back so I just take them and leave. Scenario B: I go into the ...

Breath tests are the most common chemical test administered for DUI investigations because they can be used roadside and the results are ...

One of the questions I get asked quite often is simply: "Can I get a DUI on private property?" The short answer is "Yes." California Vehicle Code ...

Yes, it is true. If you are caught driving under the influence of alcohol, you have two cases. One is with the Department of Motor Vehicles, and the ...

As we near the holidays, there is often an increase in the number of people arrested for Driving Under the Influence. Many of these arrests come from ...

A violation of Penal Code Section 484, also known as a "Petty Theft," is a significant criminal offense for many reasons. First and foremost, it can ...

In just about every consultation related to a criminal arrest, I get asked "Am I going to jail for this?" This is usually followed by "How long will I ...

You deserve a fresh start and it's the perfect time to give it to yourself… In Ventura County, there are literally hundreds of misdemeanor and felony ...

One of the most common questions posed to me during an initial DUI consultation revolves around the lack of Miranda warnings being issued prior to the ...