We all make mistakes. Sometimes, that mistake rises to a different level, and law enforcement gets involved. So, if you’re a high school student in Southern California aspiring to apply to medical school and become a doctor, will an arrest hinder your chances of...
Month: March 2020
Wrong-way police chase leads to DUI charges
A California man faces charges of driving while under the influence of alcohol, fleeing police and violating the terms of his probation after allegedly leading officers on a chase through the streets of Danville on the morning of March 6. After being taken into...
Woman charged with violent crimes after assault and homicide
Violent crimes are taken very seriously in California. Those who are facing charges related to these offenses should be aware of how to cobble together a strong defense regardless of the circumstances. While this is vital in all cases, it is especially true in...
Protect your child against the three-strike law
If there is one thing that is certain, it’s that kids will get into trouble. After all, they’re still learning what is or is not acceptable, and they will go through phases where they push back against authority. The unfortunate truth about that is that the wrong...
Truck drivers can lose a license after drug use
A commercial truck driver has a lot on the line if he or she decides to use drugs. Even simply using alcohol and driving while intoxicated is enough to lose a license. Now, depending on the situation, you may just lose that license for a year -- if it’s a first...
Prison time for woman in college admissions fraud
On February 25, the heiress to the Hot Pockets microwaveable snack fortune was sentenced to five months in prison for her part in a college admissions scandal. She must also pay a fine of $250,000. The scandal, which garnered substantial news coverage in 2019,...
