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In California, you can face DUI charges for driving your vehicle while under the influence of any substanceeven recreational marijuana, prescription drugs, or over-the-counter medications that induce drowsiness. Call an attorney right away if you have been arrested for an alleged DUI offense.

Like other major metropolitan areas, Los Angeles County has seen a surge in incidents of violence, many of which may be gang-related. Contact a skilled criminal defense lawyer right away if you are facing gun violence or gang enhancement charges.

In the wake of Oregon’s historic drug decriminalization ballot measure, California lawmakers are taking steps towards enacting similar legislation in 2021. As drug policy reform efforts evolve, your attorney will ensure that you can obtain the best possible outcome.

If you are facing a misdemeanor drug charge in Los Angeles County, you may be eligible to participate in a pretrial diversion program. If successful, the court will dismiss the case. Contact a skilled criminal defense attorney to learn more.

When controlled substances are found in your possession, prosecutors may try to charge you with drug distribution, which carries significant consequences if convicted. Speak to a trusted criminal defense lawyer right away to ensure your rights and future are protected.

Carrying a loaded firearm in public is illegal in California. Depending on the specifics of the situation, you may face misdemeanor or felony chargesboth of which carry significant penalties. Contact a skilled attorney right away to protect your rights and your future.

S.B. 620 was prompted by a number of nationwide studies that reviewed the (in)effectiveness of the 1998 mandatory sentencing laws. Those studies showed that such sentences were not only ineffective as deterrents, but actually had the opposite impact, by greatly increasing the population of incarcerated persons.

Given the recent and sudden change in the law regarding bail, people facing criminal charges need an experienced criminal defense attorney to assist in securing release pending trial.

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Unsafe Speed law being illegally applied to cell phone use by drivers

Recording a police officer is now a protected right under the law

The U.S. Supreme Court in Rodriguez v. United States held that extending a traffic stop to conduct a dog sniff for drugs violated the constitution’s prohibition against unreasonable searches and seizures.

"Right to Record Act" would permit audio and video recording of police officers in public areas

Another LASD scandal over improper treatment of inmates

Assembly Bill 411 Would Permit Audio Recording and Filming of Police in Public Places A new bill on governor Jerry Brown’s would spell out that making an audio or video recording of police officers in public places is legal. We are one signature away from making it absolutely clear: you have the right to record, the bill’s author, state Sen. Ricardo Lara (D-Bell Gardens), said in a statement. This is about reinforcing our 1st Amendment right and ensuring transparency, accountability and justice. Cellphone and video footage is helping steer important national civil-rights conversations, and the Right to Record Act is critical to protecting this fundamental right.