Indictment of alleged fentanyl kingpin highlights drug’s danger
There is a growing drug overdose crisis in California and across the United States involving the substance fentanyl. This highly dangerous drug is being sold online and is often disguised as less dangerous drugs. Police and prosecutors are working to stem the tide of...
California motorcycle crash data revealed
Motorcycles offer riders many great benefits: ease of movement, fuel economy and freedom and a view of the road and Sonoma County landscape not everyone gets to enjoy. But motorcycles also pose a risk. When involved in accidents, riders are left especially vulnerable...
High-speed car chase ends in crash and arrest
Many people in Sonoma County who are stopped for a relatively minor traffic violation appear to believe that they can escape punishment for the traffic infraction by speeding away from the officers who made the stop. As demonstrated by a recent case in Healdsburg,...
Auto size and design puts people – especially kids – at risk
When talking about auto accidents in California and across the nation, there are common causes that are up for discussion. Driver behavior and violating the law are most often mentioned. However, an understated contributing issue with accidents, catastrophic injuries...
Drowsy driving is a longstanding and underreported problem
When people in Sonoma, Napa and across California think about potential dangers on the road, they will automatically consider drunk driving. It is a natural problem in the area given its prominence in the wine industry and the number of tourists who visit the area....
What are the laws in California concerning dog bites?
You may be a dog lover and there is no doubt that many dogs are adorable and are only interested in loving and in being loved. However, dogs are still animals and that means that sometimes they turn aggressive and they may inflict injury on humans, whether it is...
Refusing a chemical test can cost you your license
Sonoma and Napa Counties are renowned for their excellent wineries. Winery tours, wine tastings and other alcohol-related events are popular among tourists and locals alike. But what happens if you are pulled over on the way home from one of these outings and asked to...
Roads are said to be getting more dangerous in the area near Sonoma
While Sonoma and Napa are well known and popular because of their prominence in the wine industry and as nice places to visit, there are other areas in the vicinity where people like to congregate. Often, they are rural and do not have the infrastructure to maximize...
Understanding the elements of a DUI
While drivers get pulled over by law enforcement daily, you do not want to be that driver. For some motorists, these are simple traffic violations, such as speeding or running a stop sign. However, they could be more severe offenses, such as a drunk driving charge....
What you need to know about the jury selection process
Depending on the positioning of your case, it may be headed to trial. This is likely if the prosecution fails to provide you with a proper plea agreement or if you simply want to try to beat the charges brought against you. And while you need to assess the evidence...