Taking a hard stance on repeat offenders is something the criminal justice system in California strives for. The state became quite notorious in the 1990s because of a law it enacted that took a very hard approach to repeat offenders committing felonies. The...
Month: July 2019
What constitutes domestic violence?
Domestic violence is often a confusing situation for law enforcement because it can be difficult to know who is the aggressor in a situation. In addition, law enforcement's job is made more difficult by people reporting domestic situations that are not actual domestic...
Can I refuse a breathalyzer in California?
When pulled over under suspicion of a DUI in California, you may have to submit a breath or blood test. Most drivers are unclear about what the law says or if they have to submit to a portable breathalyzer test. The answer is that you do not have to submit a test. It...
DUI penalties in California
A California conviction for driving under the influence results in serious penalties, including but not limited to license suspension, costly fines and even jail time. Because the state has established a range of minimum and maximum penalties, however, the results of...