Posts in 2012

Dec 27 Temecula, Murrieta Domestic Violence Defense Lawyer - Can I prevent my spouse from testifying against me in a domestic violence or spousal battery case?

I'm sometimes asked by husbands who were arrested for domestic violence — California Penal Code section 273.5 or 243(e)(1) — ...

Nov 12 Temecula and Murrieta Burglary Lawyer

Decades ago, a person could be found guilty of burglary only if he broke into a house at night. Over time, the definition of ...

Nov 06 What is "self-defense" and when can I use it?

Suppose that you're charged with assault, battery, domestic violence or assault with a deadly weapon. Self-defense may be used by ...

Oct 31 Can I be convicted of DUI while using prescribed medications such as Vicodin, Xanax or Oxycontin?

California Vehicle Code section 23152(a) addresses situations where a person arrested, was under the influence of alcohol and/or a ...

Sep 18 Can I be convicted for being in possession of marijuana, meth, ecstasy or cocaine even if it belongs to someone else and I do not have physical possession of the drug?

At a first glance, it seems that the common-sense answer should be "No". However, the law is not so much concerned with who owns ...

Sep 13 Deliberations Begin in Sex Crime Case Against Former Firefighter

Sex crimes, and allegations of sex crimes, are always taken very seriously by law enforcement and prosecuting attorneys. This is ...