Understanding your Miranda rights
Facing criminal charges can be a daunting experience. It is important to be aware of your Miranda rights to navigate the legal process successfully. Understanding these rights ensures fair treatment and protects you during police interactions. Introduction to Miranda...
Understanding graffiti and how it’s a criminal offense
Although graffiti as an art form has a distinctive and influential style, there’s no denying that it’s also illegal to deface another person’s property. Cities can spend tens of thousands of dollars annually trying to clean up graffiti, so no matter how artistic a...
When do annoying phone calls become a crime?
Knowing that people typically have their phones within reach, someone seeking their attention might call and text them repeatedly, especially if they did not answer the first time. However, pestering the same person this way can evolve into a crime. There are many...
Agricultural equipment theft is a grave crime
Because Northern California is home to many vineyards, it’s no surprise that the region has a lot of agricultural equipment. Vineyards employ heavy equipment such as tractors, harvesters, fertilizer spreaders and spray systems. But like any expensive equipment,...
How can you defend against white-collar crime charges?
White-collar crime allegations can threaten nearly every aspect of your life. Incarceration might become a real possibility, threatening to rip you from your family and your normal life, and it can leave you with a criminal record that derails your career, renders it...
Were the police within their rights to search my vehicle?
People who are arrested for any reason need to understand the path of their case. That includes the evidence that justified the arrest, how it was accrued, its relevance to the case, how to combat it being introduced in court and whether law enforcement violated a...
Aggravating factors lead to enhanced DUI penalties
Driving under the influence (DUI) charges aren’t handed out by officers on a whim. Drivers get DUI charges because peace officers have identified them as a potential public safety risk on the road. Impaired driving can raise the risk of a collision, which endangers...
How to act at a DUI stop
Getting pulled over for a DUI in California is often a scary experience. Even if you only had a couple of drinks, or haven’t been drinking at all, anxiety is common at a DUI stop. You have rights at a DUI stop, and it is important that you know them. Knowing what to...
Embezzlement penalties and potential defenses
If a person has been accused of embezzlement, they may have questions about what comes next and potential defenses that may be available. Embezzlement and penalties Embezzlement is a type of white-collar crime that involves the misappropriation or theft of funds or...
How do I pick a Sonoma or Napa County defense attorney?
Living in this area of the country is a true blessing. We live in one of the, if not the, most beautiful areas of the United States or the world. Plus, we have access to some of the best wines and restaurants in the world. However, we are not immune to the trials and...