Have you been charged with driving under the influence (DUI) in California? If so, you probably already know that your future freedom of mobility, your finances, and your reputation are all on the line. A conviction could devastate any number of those three. But did you know that there are 5 things you should know now to help smooth out the entire process and hopefully avoid headaches? Let’s take a look at them. Continue reading “5 Things You Should Know About DUI Cases”
Author: James Dunn
Murder Charges Filed Against Albuquerque Police Officers
The final months of 2014 saw numerous headlines from across the United States featuring instances of law enforcement not being held accountable for acting beyond their responsibilities or legal duities. As a result, countless thousands of people have taken to the streets in mass protests, citing rampant police brutality and civil rights violations as the reasons. With so many examples of police getting away—literally—with murder, it is encouraging to hear that two New Mexico police officers will be facing charges for the shooting death of a homeless camper. Continue reading “Murder Charges Filed Against Albuquerque Police Officers”
Phone Privacy & Search Warrants: Your Rights under the Fourth Amendment
Back in June, Apple announced that the new iOS 8 update would protect your privacy from government intrusion. If this is true, then the only way the police can get your info is if you voluntarily give up your unlock code. Continue reading “Phone Privacy & Search Warrants: Your Rights under the Fourth Amendment”
Prosecutors Don’t Always Play Fair
The New Orleans Police Department has a bad reputation in Louisiana and indeed throughout the nation. Widely considered to be among the most corrupt police departments in the United States, the NOPD has a history dating back two centuries, during which time there have been countless complaints of abuse and corruption on the part of officers serving on the force. Perhaps the most famous example of this is the Danziger Bridge shootings, which occurred in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Continue reading “Prosecutors Don’t Always Play Fair”
Immigration Issues in Criminal and DUI Defense
I represent a lot of people who are not U.S. citizens. Whether you’re here on a student visa, an H-1B (H1B) visa, have some other lawful status, or no lawful status at all, you have to think about how your criminal case (including DUI) will affect your status. Silicon Valley thrives on the talent and energy of people from all over the world coming here to make the things that make the world a better place. But as law enforcement casts a wider and wider net—from San Francisco, to San Mateo, to Palo Alto, to San Jose—they’re not only catching the bad guys, but also people who are not criminals—just caught in the wrong place at the wrong time. Continue reading “Immigration Issues in Criminal and DUI Defense”