Driving under the influence (DUI) is a crime charged as either a misdemeanor or a felony. In the United States, those investigated or arrested for crimes, no matter what they are, have certain rights. It is a good idea to know what those rights are, particularly with more ubiquitous crimes such as DUI.
In California, you don’t have to exhibit any type of impairment to be convicted of a DUI charge. All it takes is for your blood alcohol content (BAC) to test over the legal limit.
According to a recent study, about one in every three American adults (77 million) have a criminal record. Having a criminal record can have devastating, immediate, and life-long consequences.
The strength of a criminal case rests heavily on the amount of evidence presented by the prosecution. There are different categories of evidence that may be used against you to convict you of a crime, including but not limited to physical evidence and witness statements.
Eyewitness testimony is one of the most critical pieces of evidence used in criminal cases. In some cases, testimony presented by eyewitnesses may be the only piece of evidence that the prosecution has against the defendant.
According to a 2021 National Firearms Survey, more than 81.4 million Americans aged 18 and over own firearms. Of these, approximately 31.1% of gun owners have used a firearm to defend themselves or their property. California laws allow you to protect yourself, your property, and others from possible harm using force.
According to a Crime in California Report, there were 13,439 total rape crimes statewide in 2020. In the state of California, it is unlawful for an adult to engage in sexual activity with a minor, regardless of whether the sex was consensual.
According to the statistics from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program, there were 1,014,785 total criminal arrests in California in 2019. If you've been arrested or indicted for a crime, your case will go to trial where the facts and evidence of your case will be reviewed before a law court or jury.
Being arrested and charged with a crime can be terrifying, and the consequences of a conviction can be devastating. In California, a criminal conviction could jeopardize your quality of life, personal reputation, liberty, professional opportunities, and entire future.
