Will They File Domestic Violence Charges

A frequently asked question is whether or not the case will be dismissed if the alleged victim decides not to press charges. The answer is yes in most cases.  Charges will generally remain against the accused regardless of whether the victim decides not to press charges. However, the prosecuting agency will make a determination of what charges to file based on the evidence, either a felony or misdemeanor.  Prosecutors may also request the arresting police agency conduct a secondary investigation to gather more evidence. Thus, whether or not someone will be or is charged with a crime of domestic violence is up to the prosecutor, not the alleged victim.http://www.southerncaliforniacriminalattorney.com/

1) DUI/DRUNK DRIVING

A DUI conviction may result in severe criminal penalties including fines, jail, probation, and/or community service. Moreover, with a DUI you will lose your ability to legally drive in California unless you follow their strict procedural requirements.  We can help you!
California law requires first-time DUI offenders to face mandatory monetary penalties that are ever increasing.  Knowing the law and knowing your rights is the key to fighting off some of the severe penalties which the court has the discretion to impose.  It is without question that anyone charged with a DUI needs an experienced Attorney to ensure that sentences are as close as possible to the minimum required by law.

Felony v. Misdemeanor

What are felonies and misdemeanors?

A felony is a crime usually punishable by imprisonment for more than one year. A misdemeanor is not considered as serious as a felony, and is usually punishable by a fine or a year or less of incarceration in the county jail.  Both California law and federal law define actions they consider to be crimes, and then divide those crimes into felonies and misdemeanors.  It is possible that one event can violate both state and federal law.  southerncaliforniahttp://www.southerncaliforniacriminalattorney.com/

When to Contact a Lawyer

Criminal Defense

It is never too early to consult with an experienced criminal defense attorney.  In fact,  the faster you have a criminal defense lawyer by your side, the better protected your rights become.  This is true for any type of criminal allegation, from the simplest traffic ticket to the most serious felony charge.  Attorney Errol Cook has the experience and knowledge to protect your interests at every step of the criminal process.http://www.southerncaliforniacriminalattorney.com/

Shoplifting Defense

There are numerous cases in which a customer (defendant) accidentallywalks out of a store with an item that has not been paid...... for purely by mistake.  Distractions, forgetfulness or other factors including mental disability could be reasons for the mistake.  When a store employee or loss prevention agent notices the suspicious actions, they usually follow and apprehend the suspect and take them to a back room where they will await law enforcement.  This can be a humiliating experience for those who have taken an item by mistake and for their family members.  It is important that you contact an attorney from the firm at once if you have been charged with this offense.  Usually, loss prevention officers will detain a "suspect" and force them to sign a confession before being released to the local police department.http://www.southerncaliforniacriminalattorney.com/

DUI & THE DMV

DUI AND THE DMV
When a person is arrested for DUI, the arresting officer will seize the individual’s California driver's license. A person will be served a notice of suspension of their driver's license either during the arrest or after being released from jail. Hearings in front of the DMV need to be scheduled no more than 10 days after the arrest to contest the decision to suspend a person's license. Read More on Attorney Cook

More on DUI Penalties

DUI PENALTIES
A DUI is a common but serious crime, and it should not be taken lightly. Individuals arrested for DUI are usually charged with two violations from the the Vehicle Code. Driving under the influence violates California's vehicle code section 23152, subdivision (a). Driving under the influence also violates the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) rule (requiring that persons have less than a .08% BAC level. Persons convicted of violating one of the above statutes will lose their driver's license.  The time frame in which a driver's license is lost (suspended) depends on the number of prior convictions the defendant has in their past.   http://www.southerncaliforniacriminalattorney.com/