In most jurisdictions, you can be charged with resisting arrest even if the underlying offense is dismissed, and penalties may include jail time, probation, and fines. Prosecutors often rely on broad statutory language and officer testimony to argue that pulling away, tensing up, or refusing commands amounted to “resistance.” This article explains common resisting-arrest charge […]
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Yes—drug law changes can have major, visible effects, often shifting arrest rates, sentencing outcomes, access to treatment, and local enforcement priorities. Even small statutory tweaks can alter what’s legal, what penalties apply, and how police and courts respond. This article explains the most significant impacts of drug law reforms, how they affect individuals and communities,
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The Fourth Amendment generally requires police to have a warrant supported by probable cause before searching you, with key exceptions like consent, exigent circumstances, and searches incident to arrest. When officers violate these rules, courts may suppress the evidence under the exclusionary rule and you may have remedies depending on the facts. This article explains
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DUI testing after arrest typically happens at the police station after officers establish probable cause and make the arrest. In San Jose, drivers are generally deemed to have consented to a breath or blood test under implied consent rules, and refusals can trigger penalties. This article explains why post-arrest testing occurs and how DUI defense
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Seven persistent DUI arrest myths can seriously damage your defense if you rely on them. People often misunderstand breath/PAS results, “refusal” consequences, and what police must prove at the jail or courthouse. This article explains the most common myths and how a San Jose DUI lawyer challenges them in court. Ray Hrdlicka – Host –
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Stuart Kirchick is a San Jose criminal defense attorney who sets himself apart with a client-first approach that emphasizes personal care and strategic case attention. Clients say they can tell he genuinely cares about them and their outcomes, not just the file. This article explains how his approach differs from other defense lawyers and what
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Domestic violence charges include physical abuse plus threats to harm or kill, which can trigger a DV case even without an assault. In San Jose, these allegations can apply to spouses, cohabitants, or dating partners in heterosexual or same-sex relationships. This article explains lesser-known DV charge types and how they’re prosecuted. Ray Hrdlicka – Host
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California DUI law has two main DUI counts: 23152(a) (impairment) and 23152(b) (BAC at/above 0.08%). Count (a) relies more on officer observations, while count (b) is based on objective breath or blood test results. This article explains the difference, how tests are used, and common defense angles. Ray Hrdlicka – Host – Attorneys.Media “So that
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Restraining orders can backfire in DV cases because even one accidental contact can trigger an arrest and add a new criminal charge. They can also create leverage in custody/divorce disputes and generate damaging “paper trail” evidence from violations. This article explains when protective orders help, when they escalate exposure, and how defense counsel manages the
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Drug charges can carry life-changing penalties—often including years in prison, steep fines, and a permanent criminal record. The outcome frequently turns on early decisions, the strength of the prosecution’s evidence, and whether constitutional violations occurred. This article explains essential defense strategies, from challenging searches and seizures to disputing possession, intent, and lab results, and negotiating
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