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...
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,...
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...
If the “victim” drops their assault charges, will they go away?
When you face an assault charge, you likely have already spent time in jail and been released on bail. At that point, you have, at least, spoken with a public defender who impressed upon you the seriousness of the situation. Many people in this situation, especially...
Can you prevent the prosecution from using evidence against you?
Drug charges can quickly threaten your freedom, your reputation, and your future. But even when the evidence against you seems insurmountable, you might have criminal defense options that can give you a leg up on the prosecution. What sort of criminal defense...