Redwood City And San Jose Criminal Defense Law Blog

In California, it is illegal for you to drive if your blood alcohol content level is at or above 0.08%, explains the Governors Highway Safety Association. If a law enforcement official pulls you over for intoxicated driving, you could face charges and penalties for...

Most people might assume that if a doctor recommends that they take a certain medication that it would be safe to do so. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Over the last few years, people around the nation have begun to realize the potential negative...

Many people might assume that the only way a person can have a detectable or an elevated amount of alcohol in their bodies is to consume alcoholic beverages. While this may be the most common way that a person may test at or above the legal limit for driving under the...

Anyone who has been convicted of a criminal offense, whether a misdemeanor or a felony, may understandably be concerned about how the event will impact their ability to get a job in the future. Even a person who has been arrested but was not subsequently convicted...

The legalization of marijuana in California is a major step forward for those who want the drug legalized throughout the country. While both medical and recreational cannabis are legal under the law in this state, it does not mean you have free rein when it comes to...

Diversion programs in California aim to help those accused of a crime seek rehabilitation rather than punishment. You may be familiar with diversion as a program for misdemeanor crimes like driving while intoxicated or possession of drugs. However, the state of...

Domestic violence is the use of abuse, violence, and intimidation between people who are in an intimate relationship or those who have been spouses previously. The violent perpetrator does so to dominate and control the other person.  These actions cause phycological...

In California, sobriety checkpoints set up by law enforcement began in the 1980s, shortly after an opinion by the California Attorney General in 1984. At this time, guidelines established rules to make sure the roadblocks passed constitutional muster and adhered to...

When California law enforcement officers pull you over for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, they have the right to ask that you undergo a field sobriety test. You, on the other hand, have the right to refuse to take this test. California law...

The winter break is a common time for people to take extended vacations from work. Many may drive further south in California to enjoy warm winters. Others have staycations at home now that the children are out of school. There are also many who return to other areas...