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...
Five considerations when offered a plea deal in a drug case
The implications of a criminal conviction can be resounding, especially if it’s drug-related. The stigma that attaches to you may have long-lasting ramifications for your employment and housing prospects, but a conviction can also leave you facing the very real...
Three men arrested on suspicion of catalytic converter theft
Persons engaged in daylight theft ought not to call attention to themselves. Three men appear to have violated this “rule” by traveling in a gold Mercedes Benz while they carried out a series of thefts of catalytic converters in Cloverdale. The alleged crimes Several...
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...