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When do California prosecutors file DUI charges against drivers?
In California, driving under the influence (DUI) charges are relatively common. Those who have seemingly violated rules against chemical impairment at the wheel could face jail time, large fines, licensing penalties and possibly probation if they either plead guilty...
Can people respond to assault charges with self-defense claims?
It is against the law to engage in acts of interpersonal violence in California that aren’t defensive in nature. Those accused of intentionally harming another person often face criminal prosecution. Assault charges can easily follow a physical altercation, and...
What is the difference between assault and battery in California?
People often lump assault and battery together as though they are the same offense. However, California has intertwined but separate statutes for assault and battery. Their definitions are located in the same section of the penal code that addresses crimes against a...
How to challenge a breath test in California
If you have been arrested and charged with DUI, then the results of your breathalyzer test are critical evidence in your case. However, just because the breath test results say that you are guilty doesn't mean that your case is over. There are ways to challenge the...
Field sobriety tests
Every driver who is pulled over by law enforcement in California knows they are under suspicion of DUI when the officer begins the field sobriety test. The test is a basic investigation tool that all officers are trained in performing, and many of the processes are...