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New Diversion Program in Sacramento – Judicial Diversion – Big Benefit to the Accused

Published: Aug 30, 2021

In 2021 the State passed a new law giving the Judges the authority to place someone on diversion on most misdemeanors, even if the D.A. objected. This diversion program is called Judicial Diversion, or Penal Code Section 1001.95 diversion. If the...

Using an Answering Service For Your Defense Law Firm

Published: Apr 8, 2021

A criminal defense law firm is a busy set up because many people are arrested every day for violating the law and need representation. As a result, managing incoming calls can be cumbersome, even for an established defense law firm. When calls are too...

First 3 Things you should do after being arrested for DUI

Published: Oct 12, 2019

Arrested For DUI In California after you have been arrested for DUI and are released from jail there are some things that you should do immediately to protect your rights. The first thing that you should do is to request a hearing from the Department...

How much does a DUI end up costing in Sacramento

Published: Oct 12, 2019

Court Fine = $2700, can make payments of $100 a month 3 month DUI class – one time a week = $600 Home Detention fee – 2 days = $180 Re-issue fee for CDL = $150 Raise in auto insurance = CDL suspension = if over 21, one month suspended and 5 months...

Laws to Protect You From Home Intruder

Published: Oct 12, 2019

Laws to Protect You From Home Intruder – CalCrim 506 = “ A Defendant is not required to retreat. He or she is entitled to stand his or her ground and defend his self or herself and, if reasonably necessary, to pursue an assailant until the danger…has...

How much alcohol can you consume and still be able to drive?

Published: Oct 12, 2019

The California law is that you cannot drive with a .08 blood alcohol level or above. Typically, one drink – mixed with one shot of alcohol, a beer, or an average glass of wine will raise your blood alcohol level a .02. If you have an empty stomach or...