Many adult California residents are well aware of the wide-range of laws governing the operation of motor vehicles. From speed limits to seatbelts, pretty much anything you do while driving a car has been regulated. However, these laws do not necessarily carry over to the operation of boats on our
If you’ve been arrested for a crime, you are probably wondering how you will continue to support your family while you sit in jail awaiting trial. Most Americans have heard of bail and its counterpart, bond, but they don’t really understand what these terms mean or what is involved with
Recently, a young man by the name of Nikolas Cruz walked into his Parkland, Florida high school and opened fire, killing 17 and injuring 16 others. Despite a confession and the opinions of Americans across the country, Cruz’s public defender, Howard Finkelstein, is fighting to defend him in court. The
Be careful the next time your frog dies during a jumping contest. If this happens in California and you choose to eat your precious frog’s legs, no matter how tasty they may be, you could find yourself being arrested and charged with a crime. Our great nation still has a
“Drive high, get a DUI.” As a California resident, you have probably spotted this message on the state’s freeway signs at some point since the campaign was launched this past December. While it has always been against state law to drive under the influence of any drug, the recent deregulation
If you’ve been injured in an accident, your troubles may have just begun. You’ll face all types of inconveniences and spend considerable time worrying about how you’re going to care for yourself. Your finances will weigh heavily on your mind. An experienced attorney can help reduce some of this stress.
A DUI is an especially serious crime. Not only is it something that’s frowned upon by society at large, but it also has very serious consequences for both your legal and professional future. At the very least, someone accused of DUI will have to deal with the stress of a
We’ve all been there – you’re driving along, comfortable in your abilities to control this machine you call your car. Suddenly, you see the blue and red flashing lights behind you. At first, you wonder who did something wrong. It couldn’t have been you, correct? But then your senses catch
When prohibitions against drunk driving began in 1910, there was no set limit to determine whether a driver was in fact intoxicated at the time of arrest. But all that changed, first in 1938 when the American Medical Association and the National Safety Council determined that a blood alcohol content
If you’re facing a DUI charge, you’re probably wondering if you need an attorney to help you with the case. Many people opt not to hire a lawyer because they feel as though they can save money that way. Not hiring an attorney can end up costing a convicted person
I was very happy to have Mark and his team represent me for a personal injury claim. They explained the process well and answered all of my question. My calls and emails were always returned in a timely manner.