As Criminal Defense lawyers, we frequently receive questions from potential clients as to whether or not there is a defense in their case because the police never actually "arrested" them.
For example, for a police officer to request a blood or breath test in a DUI case, if the police officer has probable cause to believe that the driver was driving under the influence, that will be sufficient and a formal arrest is not necessary. Read more on our recent blog.
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Criminal Defense Lawyers Explain Why a Formal Arrest May not be Necessary
When someone is stopped by Law Enforcement for a DUI, it can be very harmful to their case to provide police officers with information that is not required to be given. Obviously, as DUI lawyers in Santa Rosa, Napa, San Rafael, Ukiah, Lakeport and Eureka will tell you, you have to identify yourself and, if requested, after an arrest, you have to take either a breath or blood test. Read more on our recent blog.
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Santa Rosa DUI Lawyer Advises Against Giving Police Officers Unnecessary Information
According to the California Vehicle Code, a motor vehicle must carry the number of license plates it has been issued by the DMV. In this blog, we talk about illegal traffic stops for driving without a front license plate. Read more here:
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Illegal Traffic Stops for Driving Without a Front License Plate
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It's been one year since the implementation of Proposition 47, but has reducing nonviolent offenses to misdemeanors in California helped or hurt our communities? Learn more at our blog:
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California's Prop 47: One Year Later
