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DUI Causing Injury

Under California law, if you cause injury to any person other than yourself, you may be charged with vehicle code 23153 DUI causing injury1. Below our DUI lawyers explain the law including defenses and potential penalties for VC 23153. Overview of Vehicle Code 23153(a) 23153(b) You can be charged with Vehicle Code 23153(a) even if your blood alcohol…

What’s Is The Difference Between A Protective Order And A Restraining Order?

What’s Is The Difference Between A Protective Order And A Restraining Order?

#1 Violating a criminal protective order amounts to contempt of court and is a criminal offense under California Penal Code 166(a)(4). Protective orders and restraining orders are issued by different courts and it is important to understand their differences. Watch this video to understand: What is and is not allowed under a protective order The…

HS 11359: Possession Of Marijuana For Sale

Although proposition 64 has made recreational marijuana possession legal it is still unlawful to sell marijuana in California except for the following two situations. Sale of marijuana by a licensed business to a person that is 21 or older. Sale of medical marijuana by a licensed dispensary. Health & Safety Code 11359 makes it illegal…

Illegal Use of Disabled Parking Placards – VC 4461

Illegal Use of Disabled Parking Placards – VC 4461

Under California Vehicle Code Section 4461, it is unlawful to use a disabled parking placard in the following manner: Lending a valid placard to someone else who is not authorized or permitted to use it1 Using or displaying a disabled placard that was not issued to you2 Displaying a disabled placard that has expired or…