Being arrested and charged with a crime does not automatically result in a conviction. Luckily, United States citizens are protected by various rules of law that may not necessarily prevent prosecution, but can lead to a reduction in charges or a lesser sentence upon conviction. The prosecution may not have
A lot of people aren’t aware of the long-lasting consequences of drinking and driving. And when you have one too many drinks at the bar, you may not realize how intoxicated you are and likely won’t be thinking of anything other than getting home. But before you get yourself into
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) released its annual list of crimes in September 2016 and, while property crimes had decreased in 2015, the data showed a 3.9 percent increase in violent crimes during the same year. However, the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program is unlikely to include the myriad
A large majority of lawsuits have a fairly clear “winner” and “loser” and in a perfect world, it would always be obvious who is a fault when personal injury is incurred. Unfortunately, when someone is injured on the job, at a place of business, or in a public place, it
A DUI can have a long-lasting effect on your life. When you get charged with one, it’s important to focus on taking the steps that will get you back to a normal lifestyle. Write down the facts. In a legal case, details matter. As soon as you are able, write
So, your local district attorney has filed an indictment against you and local law enforcement has arrested you for the crimes listed in said document. Unfortunately, depending on the crime, criminal charges are not always the only way you may be punished for your alleged wrongdoing. There are several crimes
Car insurance companies are not usually in the business of providing even the most basic coverage for dangerous drivers. In California, a conviction for driving under the influence will remain on your driving record for 10 years. Unfortunately for many drivers, their insurance rates will generally increase for up three
Press Release National Trial Lawyers Extends Membership Invitation Redding, California, 2017 — The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Trial Lawyers invited Mark Cibula to join their exclusive membership base for the year of 2017. Membership is by invitation only and is only extended to 100 criminal defense lawyers in each
Driving on mountains and hills is dangerous, regardless of the time of year or type of weather. Even the most seasoned mountain drivers can encounter risky situations. Since NorCal is home to a number of mountainous and hilly regions, it helps to have a few handy tips in mind to
On November 8, 2016, California voters chose to make the adult recreational use of marijuana legal. At the time, Prop 47 had already reduced the state’s felony drug arrests for marijuana by 33 percent between 2014 and 2015. This was also due in part to the reduction of the minor
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.