According to the CDC, 40% of teens reported being sexually active in 2017. However, sex with a minor remains illegal. Statutory rape can lead to significant penalties, including probation, fines, and even jail time. In this post, we hope to address many of the common questions that are raised with regard to statutory rape. Continue reading “California Statutory Rape Charges – Frequently Asked Questions”
Category: DUI Information and Advice
Costs of a first time DUI
In the United States, DUIs are the most frequently committed crimes. It is estimated that DUIs account for 32% of all fatal car accidents.
Because of the dangers of drunk driving, strict penalties have been put in place for DUI offenders. For a first time DUI you could face jail time, loose your driver’s license Continue reading “Costs of a first time DUI”
What to do When You are Pulled Over for a DUI
Drinking and driving is a very serious offense that can lead to serious injuries and may even lead to death. You should never drive under the influence of alcohol or any other mind altering substance. The information below is a guideline on what to do if you are pulled over for a DUI, and your Continue reading “What to do When You are Pulled Over for a DUI”
Felony DUI
Under California law driving under the influence is usually a misdemeanor offense. Unlike in other states, in California blood alcohol level has no impact on how the offense is charged. There are only three factors that can make a DUI a felony instead of a misdemeanor.
4 or more subsequent DUIs within a period Continue reading “Felony DUI”
Blood Alcohol Content
In the United States it is illegal to drive with a BAC (blood alcohol content) level of 0.08% or higher. For a minor the legal limit is lower at 0.01%. BAC level will be used as evidence to prove that a person was driving while intoxicated.
If you are pulled over for a DUI Continue reading “Blood Alcohol Content”
How to Behave During an Arrest
Today we will talk about a few guidelines to follow if you are being arrested. While these do not cover every situation, they will give you an overview of how to deal with an arrest.
Be polite:
If you are stopped by a police officer, stay calm, be polite and courteous. If you believe you Continue reading “How to Behave During an Arrest”
DUI penalties
In the United States there is a DUI-related fatality every hour, because of this most states have made their laws and penalties regarding DUIs more severe, especially when dealing with repeat offenders.
Here we have an overview of the most common penalties you will face when charged with a DUI
Fines:
Fines for DUI cases Continue reading “DUI penalties”
Criminal Law
Criminal law is the area of our justice system that relates to behavior that is dangerous to the public, or damaging to society. This behavior labeled as “crime” is punishable by monetary fines, prison or jail sentences, or other means of punishment. What exactly is labeled a crime, and what its corresponding punishment is varies Continue reading “Criminal Law”