Tyler L. Janke: Family Law

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Another week, another Trial. It was great to get a successful outcome for a very worthy client today and get him the step-parent adoption his family desired.

We are excited to announce some changes with Barrell & Janke Law LLP. Attorney Justin Barrell has accepted a job in the public sector and Attorney Tyler Janke will be continuing with Family Law as a partner with Stone and Graves LLP. These changes have been in the works for several months and just now taking hold. This new arrangement with Stone and Graves will enhance the client experience and enable us to continue the service you've expected. Check this page for more updates.

What are some pitfalls of making agreements for custody and support outside of Court? Financial ruin might be one of them. Go read our blog for more information. http://www.barrelljanke.com//43-protecting-yourself-when-m

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Child Support Who Pays and Why? We've already discussed the urban myth of Spousal Support (Alimony) and busted the myth that the husband always pays. But what about Child Support? The urban myth that the guy always pays child support, like spousal support, can be traced back to the same origins of spousal support. A day when men were the breadwinners and women were stay-at-home mothers. If the father was always away working, then that meant mom was at home spending a lot m...ore time with the children. Go read our blog for more information... http://www.barrelljanke.com//42-child-support-who-pays-and

In Family Law you don't always get an outright win. So getting two in one day is a pretty good week.

In today’s day and age, almost everyone is engaged in some form of social media (Facebook, Instagram...etc.) With that, the gift of social media has it’s many positive aspects, particularly the ability to share moments of our lives at breakneck speeds...

It’s been a long accepted urban myth that after a divorce the man is always going to be on the hook for alimony (spousal support). Everyone’s heard horror stories of men being cleaned out and now destitute while the ex-wife lives it up on her former spouse’s paycheck. Barrell & Janke can offer hope to this situation! Go read our blog for more information...

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Meet Tyler Janke

Whether you are seeking to collect spousal support or protect yourself against unmanageable obligations, we will identify all of your needs and articulate your rights in court.

Child custody can be contentious and social media can play a major role in the outcome. How are you handling your postings? http://barrelljanke.com/blog/44-social-media-dangers.html

Meet Justin Barrell

Our legal team is committed to helping you achieve a positive resolution to your divorce in a cost effective manner that protects your rights and long-term best interests.

We care about children and their families and work hard to ensure that parents find ways to work together for the best interest of their children.

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Happy Halloween From Barrell & Janke Law As with any holiday, law enforcement will be out on patrol in heavier numbers tonight looking for out of control party goers, drinkers and of course drivers that are DUI. Remember to be safe and have a designated driver or pay the $30-$40 for a taxi (Uber or Lyft) to save yourself the trouble and thousands of dollars that a DUI will cost you. If anyone is unfortunate to find themselves in a situation (DUI, drunk in public, fighting, r...esisting arrest..etc) Barrell & Janke Law are offering deals that will save you hundreds if you end up in trouble as the result of your Halloween festivities. Please share this info with anyone you know, as we will be happy to extend our friends and family pricing to anyone referred our way from our friends and family. As always, consultations are always FREE (916) 514-5224.

Too Many Traffic Tickets = License Suspension Most of us are all too familiar with the good ol’, yet dreaded, traffic ticket. They have happened to just about all of us at some point or another, all it takes is one day of running late or not paying attention and BAAAM, speeding ticket, stop sign ticketetc. Then we get all pissed off with thoughts of hundreds of dollars in fines and increased insurance rates all while thinking doesn’t that cop have anything else better to ...do? If you get too many tickets in a given period of time the DMV can suspend your license under their Negligent Operator program. In CA the DMV can suspend your license for 6 months, YES 6 months, if you get the following: 4 tickets in 12 months 6 tickets in 24 months 8 tickets in 36 months However, all is not loss, before the DMV can suspend your license you’re entitled to a hearing on the matter and you’re given an opportunity to fight for your license. However, you have to pay attention to the fine print and schedule the hearing within 15 days of receiving the letter or else DMV will deem your silence as agreement to the suspension. A gambling person can take it upon themselves to argue their own case but I will caution you, the person at DMV is a professional and has heard every excuse and b.s. story in the world probably 100 times over. Odds are, it won’t be pretty at the end of the hearing. A wise person will hire their own professional to help even up the score. A well-trained attorney, such as Justin P. Barrell, will not only help you prepare for the hearing, but be part of the hearing to ensure that everything pertinent to your case is discussed so that a fair and accurate decision can be made regarding your privilege to drive. Just like anything else, the DMV only considers specific things on whether they will suspend or not. Having a professional on your side that knows the key things to say during the hearing can make the difference between a 6 months suspension OR being placed on probation with your driver’s license still intact. If you or a loved one has a lead foot or has the worst luck in the world and are faced with a license suspension, give Barrell & Janke Law a call, (916) 514-5224, consultations are ALWAYS FREE and remember, not only do we handle Traffic cases, we also handle DUI, Criminal Defense and Family Law as well. ***In no way does this article make any guarantees of any outcomes, every case is evaluated on a case by case basis. Please drive responsibly************************

Domestic Violence & the Justice System In light of all of the allegations of domestic violence in the NFL currently, I thought it seemed like a good time to share some insight and experience I’ve gained dealing with domestic violence from a legal perspective through cases that I have handled. What laws in CA govern Domestic Violence?...Continue reading

Charged w/DUI: Do I Really Need an Attorney? Ever since I became a Criminal Defense Attorney a lot of people have asked me: Justin, tell me honestly, do I really need an attorney if I get a DUI??? My answer is: It depends.... Why does it depend? It depends because it boils down to how much you trust your government and all of those involved in the law enforcement field and the judicial system. Here’s something to think about: The Police: their job is to make a good arrest, the more good arrests they make the more likely they are to promote and make more money do you really think they’re going to write a report favorable for you OR one supporting a good arrest? (if the arrest report was good for you, there would be no arrest) The District Attorney: their job is to prosecute you, the more prosecutions they put under their belt, the more likely they are to promote and make more money and keep their job. As a matter of fact, in a court of law, the prosecutor is your adversary (i.e. your opponent or enemy to put it bluntly). What do you think the odds are that they are going to throw out your case if something very little (that you don’t know about) in that awesome looking police report doesn’t look right?very unlikely, remember, their job is to prosecute you! Without an attorney it’s a take it or leave it deal if you choose to represent yourself in court. The District Attorney will make you an offer to resolve your case based upon all the wonderful things the police officer wrote about you in the arrest report. At that point you have to trust your opponent that they are being fair with you in a very high-pressure situation. I’ve seen people take horrible deals simply because they don’t know any better and think their opponent (i.e. the DA) is being fair. The truth is, can an attorney guarantee a better result each and every time, not at all. But what is guaranteed by hiring an attorney is peace of mind. No matter what the outcome is, you have a highly trained professional on your side scrutinizing every aspect of the case to make sure you’re being treated fairly. You have someone on your side to tell you what’s fair and what’s not. Whether it be myself or another attorney, it’s always good to consult with a professional because a simple first offense DUI is a misdemeanor crime and carries up to 6 months in county jail, not too mention it’s a permanent criminal conviction on your public record. As always, consultations with Barrell & Janke are always FREE and we give great discounts to friends, family (or course) and those referred by those we know.

To Expunge or Not to Expunge That is the Question? For anyone who has ever had a lapse in judgment in the past (i.e. did something stupid, was arrested and convicted of a crime) and would like to close the door on that past mistake, the law provides relief under California Penal Code 1203.4, also known as an Expungement. Under the code, misdemeanors and certain felonies can be expunged from your criminal record, although they DO NOT magically disappear (nothing can do that)..., the past conviction(s) are dismissed after the fact. The most common crimes the average person is arrested for are DUI, Petty Theft, Drunk in Public, Disturbing the Peace (i.e. fighting), things that many of us may have done in our younger days. What Does Dismissed After the Fact Mean? It means is that you have successfully paid your debt to society and you have done all that you can do to show everyone that you have taken all steps possible to put that past mistake behind you. Having an expungement granted by the court allows you to legally answer NO to any misdemeanor convictions on most job applications and background checks (not withstanding certain circumstances). For most people, this is vital in today’s competitive job market, the last thing you will ever want is a past mistake from your younger days to come back and haunt you and keep you from getting that job you always wanted. Can I Do an Expungement Myself? Absolutely! Completing a petition isn’t rocket science, however, hiring an experienced attorney not only eliminates all the time involved with finding the court petition and figuring out how to fill it out it guarantees that you’ll have a professional on your side every step of the way and available for any necessary court appearances. Our firm not only offers competitive rates to complete the process for you, our rates are so reasonable that the only question you should ask yourself is WHY NOT? If you’ve ever made a stupid mistake in your past and would like to get the process started on finally putting your past behind you give us a call or send us a message, consultations are ALWAYS FREE and we offer special rates for family, friends and those referred to us from people we know.

A Few Simple Do's & Don't(s) if Faced with a DUI Investigation.... My last blog covered a couple of easy ways to avoid a DUI investigation but now I'll go over a couple of things to be aware of if you are stopped and suspected of drinking and driving. If you've been stopped and haven't had a single drop of an alcoholic beverage, you don't need to worry about the follow items, but if you have, pay attention. 1.) DO hand over your driver's license, registration and insurance w...Continue reading

3 Easy Way to Avoid Being Arrested for a DUI this Weekend. 1.) Don't drink and drive!haha Okay that was a bit of a joke since it's a no brainer - in all seriousness, the next three tips are aimed at people who may have had a drink or two and feel completely okay to drive after a sufficient amount of time but end up getting arrested for a DUI because of their own actions. In no way am I advocating drinking and driving under any circumstances but after working hundreds of case...s, believe me, people end up getting arrested all the time for being under a 0.08 and they could have easily avoided it by not doing some of the following: 1.) Don't Speed - period! Time and time again, people get pulled over for speeding in the middle of the night - this is probably the NUMBER 1 reason for people under a .08 to get stopped. My advice - use Cruise Control - set it and forget it. Set it 3 mph less than the posted the speed limit and avoid such a silly reason for getting stopped. 2.) Put away the Cell Phone - don't talk, text, surf Pandora, don't even look at your phone - leave it in your pocket, purse or glove box until you get home. 3.) Vehicle Equipment Violations - You'd be surprised how many people get stopped for a cracked windshield, no front license plate, illegally tinted front windows, burned out head/tail/license plate light(s). Make sure all of these things are up to code or working. Don't give the cops a reason to stop you, because trust me, they will use any reason possible to do a DUI investigation. Avoid these 3 simple mistakes and you can avoid paying me thousands of dollars to help get you out of a bind. I've represented numerous people arrested for having a BAC of .05 to .07 - as much as I'm a business man, I'd rather you not get arrested. ****Note: always use a designated drive and never drink and drive.

Saved a client's driver's license today in Placer County Traffic Court! He was cited for doing 100+mph and risked a 30-60 day court license suspension. I worked my magic in the court and the client only had to pay a fine, the client was super happy! A person prior to my client's case faced a similar situation with no attorney and got hit with a 30 days suspension and a $2K fine! Although we generally focus on real criminal matters that carry jail time, traffic cases that carry possible suspensions are definitely worth consulting an attorney - imagine what you'd do with no driver's license for 30-60 days. Check us out at www.barrelljanke.com for a full listing of our services.

DUI Defense: With the right representation, it's not the end of the world. http://barrelljanke.com/sacramento-practice-areas/duis/

The client's love us! A previous client wrote the following review for me recently: A family friend who is a bail bondsman referred Justin to me on my DV charge. I was looking at some jail time and probation. It wasn’t looking good for me because of the police reports and pictures taken by the police from the incident. Justin was very honest and upfront when I first called him for my consultation. This was my first time hiring an attorney and my experience with him was excel...lent! He was very professional, responsive, patient, knowledgable, and confident. I was also impressed on how Justin worked in the courtroom. He knew how to conduct himself and took charge during my court hearings. My amazing outcome was my felony charge was dropped to misdemeanor disturbing the peace and 16 weeks (once a week) of anger management classes. I’m truly grateful for Justin and the high level of service that he had provided for me as my attorney. He was truly a GODSEND! See more

Great review from a happy client: I have had an ongoing child custody battle for the past 6 years. I was in Pro Per, which was getting me no where. My ex and I could not bear to look at each other, let alone try to talk about any arrangements for our 2 kids. I was literally at the end of my rope when I was referred to Tyler Janke. What a breath of fresh air! In just one court hearing, he was able to turn the situation around. Now my ex and I have a mutual agreement in place. Mr. Janke is a very like-able attorney, relates well with his clients, always professional and will keep you up to date about your case. I would recommend him to anyone that has the unpleasant misfortune of having to go to court. He is a lifesaver!! Thank you Mr. Janke! Mr. S.