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California’s minor in possession “MIP” law (Business and Professions Code 25662 BP / Vehicle Code 13202.5 VC) prohibits minors…that is, persons under 21…from possessing alcoholic beverages in any public place. Before a prosecutor can prove that you violated California’s MIP law, they must prove the following facts: at the time of the offense, you were under…
California Open Container Laws (Vehicle Code Sections 23221 to 23229) make it illegal to have an opened alcoholic beverage in the passenger compartment of a motor vehicle. More specifically, the laws prohibit: drinking in a car; possession of an open container in a car; storing open containers in a car, and storing open containers in a…
Your arraignment is the first stage of your DUI criminal proceedings. The arraignment provides you with your first opportunity to plead guilty, not guilty, or “no contest” to your California DUI charges. If you plead guilty, you will be sentenced and your case will be closed. If you plead not guilty a future date (Readiness…
Many people who are arrested for DUI in San Diego will have their blood alcohol concentration (BAC) determined by a breath test machine, or breathalyzer. The breathalyzer is a complex electronic device. While it is often an accurate measure of one’s BAC, the machine is not infallible. This short video gives a glimpse into the…
Disturbing the Peace has several subdivisions each which you can be charged with. They include: 1. Unlawful fighting; 2. Unreasonable Noise; 3. Fighting Words. A violation of any of the above can result in a charge of disturbing the peace and in fact all subdivisions can be charged. Disturbing the Peace is a “wobbler” which…
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If you paid a bail bondsmen to bail you out any money you paid he or she is there fee and you will not receive a refund of any kind. If you or someone or a friend paid the entire bail, once the case is over the court exonerates the bail. Exoneration takes place in…
Hiring a lawyer to represent you in a criminal matter can be one of the most important decisions you make in your life. Whether you are charged with a misdemeanor or a felony, the consequences of a criminal charge on your record, the hefty fines and possible jail time can change the course of your…
Under PC 496 it is criminal to buy, sell, receive, conceal or withhold property that you know to be stolen. This means that even if you did not commit any theft crime but still take or hold property that you know to be stolen, you can be arrested and charged with a violation of PC…
Domestic battery can also be referred to as Spousal Abuse, Domestic Assault, Domestic Violence and Spousal Abuse. It is the most commonly charged misdemeanor in the area of Domestic Violence. Domestic Battery can happen from the slightest unwanted touching and therefore is charged very often even if there was little to no force used. In…
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