Penalties when DUI results in Death of Another

Penalties when DUI results in Death of Another

Penalties for DUI and killing another Second Degree “Watson Murder”: Imprisonment in state prison 15 years to Life and fines up to $10,000. Gross Vehicular Manslaughter While Intoxicated: Imprisonment in the state prison for 4, 6, or 10 years and fines up to $10,000. Vehicular Manslaughter While Intoxicated: Imprisonment in the county jail for up to 1 year, or imprisonment […]

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VC 14601 Driving When Privilege Suspended or Revoked

VC 14601 Driving When Privilege Suspended or Revoked

  14601.1(a) No person shall drive a motor vehicle when his or her driving privilege is suspended or revoked for any reason other than those listed in Section 14601, 14601.2, or 14601.5, if the person so driving has knowledge of the suspension or revocation. Knowledge shall be conclusively presumed if mailed, notice has been given […]

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664/187 Attempted Murder

664/187 Attempted Murder

Attempted Murder prosecution A crime is “attempted” when you have the specific intent to complete the substantive crime and take a deliberate step toward completing it. As applied to murder, a prosecutor must prove two elements to convict you of attempted murder: You took a deliberate step toward killing another person; AND You specifically intended […]

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VC 23109 – Exhibition of Speed / Speed Contest

VC 23109 – Exhibition of Speed / Speed Contest

California Vehicle Code Section 23109 defines exhibition of speed / speed contests as instances in which a motor vehicle races against another motor vehicle, a clock, or some other timing device. Also, accelerating a vehicle in such a manner as to cause it to skid may constitute a violation of the statute if done deliberately. […]

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653k Spring-Assisted Knives vs. Switchblades in California

653k Spring-Assisted Knives vs. Switchblades in California

California State Senator Betty Karnette of the 27th District is the author and who is responsible for Bill SB 274 and the legalization of Spring Assist Knives. Senator Karnette realized that Spring Assist Knives are extremely functional tools by law-abiding citizens and that these knives serve an important utility to many knife users, as well […]

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Expungements

Expungements

The expungement of a conviction can significantly improve the quality of an individual’s life. If your conviction is expunged, you no longer are legally required to disclose that conviction. Which will eliminate the prejudices when you’re seeking a new job. We provide aggressive representation for those individuals seeking expungement and offer clear counsel regarding your […]

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