Criminal Defense Blog
What to Do If You’re Facing an Underage DUI Charge
April 3, 2024 | Ahmed & Sukaram, Attorneys at Law | DUI
Underage DUI charges are serious legal matters with potential consequences that can significantly affect a young person’s future, impacting everything from education opportunities to employment prospects. Given the gravity of such charges, it's important to be aware of your legal rights and the critical steps necessary for navigating this challenging situation effectively. Here’s what...
Read moreWhat Rights Do Prisoners Have in California?
March 21, 2024 | Ahmed & Sukaram, Attorneys at Law | California Law
Committing a felony or misdemeanor could result in imprisonment. Being a prisoner in California means that you give up some of your rights. However, just because you serve time in jail or prison doesn’t mean all your rights are taken from you. As humans, we have basic, fundamental rights that continue during incarceration, as...
Read moreDo I Need a Criminal Defense Lawyer if I’m Innocent?
March 1, 2024 | Ahmed & Sukaram, Attorneys at Law | Criminal Defense
Figuring out your next move in the face of criminal charges, particularly when you are innocent, can be deeply unsettling. A common misconception prevails that exclaiming your innocence should suffice and obtaining legal counsel is unnecessary. However, this is far from the truth. Understanding the importance of working with a criminal defense lawyer, even...
Read moreIs It Legal To Live in a Camper in Your Backyard in California?
February 16, 2024 | Ahmed & Sukaram, Attorneys at Law | California Law
San Jose is a beautiful place to live in California's Bay Area. Many locations throughout California are perfect for camping because of their spectacular views of the mountains or the coast. Therefore, many residents in San Jose own campers to take advantage of the exceptional camping opportunities across the state. However, what do you...
Read moreUnderstanding Abortion Laws in California
January 25, 2024 | Ahmed & Sukaram, Attorneys at Law | Criminal Law
In January 1973, the United States Supreme Court issued the landmark decision in Roe v. Wade regarding women’s reproductive rights. The decision protected a woman’s constitutional right to choose to have an abortion. Women could now obtain a safe abortion without fear of being arrested. Abortion rights significantly changed in 2023 when the Supreme...
Read moreIs Mail-Order Weed Legal in Redwood City, CA?
January 8, 2024 | Ahmed & Sukaram, Attorneys at Law | Drug Crimes
Marijuana is legal for medical and recreational use in California. However, that does not mean you can put some weed in a box and mail it to someone without facing possible legal consequences. Mail-order weed could get you into trouble in Redwood City. Marijuana Is Illegal Under Federal Laws Marijuana is listed as a...
Read moreImmigration Consequences of a Criminal Conviction in California
December 28, 2023 | Ahmed & Sukaram, Attorneys at Law | Criminal Law
A criminal conviction can have significant consequences, including jail time, fines, probation, and other criminal penalties. You may also experience collateral consequences that impact various areas of your life because you have a criminal record. When you are living in California as a permanent resident, on a visa, or as an undocumented person, a...
Read moreCan You Be Prosecuted for Causing Someone’s Suicide in California?
December 14, 2023 | Ahmed & Sukaram, Attorneys at Law | California Law
Discussing the topic of suicide is admittedly sensitive and challenging, but it's crucial to understand how legal statutes apply in these scenarios. California law has particular provisions when it comes to aiding someone’s suicide, leading to severe consequences if a party can be proven legally responsible for another individual's decision to end their life....
Read moreWhat Does Possession of a Controlled Substance Mean in California?
November 24, 2023 | Ahmed & Sukaram, Attorneys at Law | Drug Crimes
California has many laws that deal with everything from possession to manufacturing and distributing drugs. California Health and Safety Code §11350(a), for instance, makes possession of a controlled substance a crime. A possession offense under this statute is often referred to as possession for personal use or simple possession. What Is Possession of a...
Read moreTips for an Effective Character Letter To a Judge in California
November 3, 2023 | Ahmed & Sukaram, Attorneys at Law | Criminal Defense
Addressing a character letter to a judge is not a trivial task—it has the potential to significantly impact the final decision in favor of the defendant. Before you start writing your character reference letter for court proceedings in California, it's helpful to understand what exactly the purpose of the letter is and to review...
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