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In California, drivers at or above 0.08% BAC face a legal presumption of impairment, which can make DUI enforcement feel politically driven. That presumption is rebuttable, meaning defendants can challenge…
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In San Mateo County, judges typically take a heavier role in setting sentencing expectations than in many other…
Criminal court fees are often mandatory, and unpaid required fees can trigger probation consequences in some cases. Courts…
Alameda County and San Francisco County have pulled marijuana grow and possession cases for review and potential dismissal.…
No—only “serious” or “violent” felonies count as strike priors under California’s Three Strikes Law. Many felonies are non-strikes,…
Attorney Andrew Dosa’s Covid-19 procedures use remote consultations and controlled in-office safety measures to keep client legal services…
Yes—sentencing laws change with society, and California has enacted major sentencing reforms since 2014 (Propositions 47, 57, and…
California’s felony murder rule changed in 2019 under SB 1437, limiting murder liability to actual killers, major participants,…
In most personal injury lawsuits, each side pays its own attorney’s fees, but the losing party may be…
A criminal case evaluation typically follows a 2-step process: first, the attorney learns how law enforcement became involved;…
Yes—once the probation/parole hold is lifted and the court sets bail, you can typically get a bail bond.…
Yes—you can change judges by filing a peremptory challenge once in California criminal cases, and you can also…
Yes—many California felonies can result in probation instead of prison, and some are even presumptively probation-eligible. Eligibility depends…
You can avoid most probation violations by strictly following every condition, communicating early with your probation officer, and…
Plea-bargain probation lets many defendants avoid jail by pleading guilty in exchange for supervised release, but it can…
Yes—many strike charges can be reduced through negotiation or court motions, potentially lowering a felony to a misdemeanor…
Many felony convictions do not automatically require prison time; depending on the charge, criminal history, and sentencing laws,…
Criminal courts process cases at high volume, and many can feel reduced to file numbers rather than individual…
Yes—probation can often be ordered without any jail time, depending on the charge, your record, and your state’s…
Most injury victims can realistically expect compensation only if they can prove liability, document damages, and meet strict…
Most personal injury cases don’t lead to a “jackpot”—settlements are typically tied to medical costs, lost wages, and…
A prior criminal record can significantly reduce your chances of getting probation, often leading courts to impose stricter…
Jurors must base verdicts only on evidence presented in court, and jury deliberations are generally confidential—though courts can…
Probation eligibility and conditions often hinge on the crime type—violent and repeat offenses typically face stricter limits, while…
