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In California, there are two types of offenses on can receive from a hit and run offense. One can receive a misdemeanor or a felony. For one to receive a hit & run under Vehicle Code 20002 VC the person involved: Leaves the scene of the incident without first identifying themselves to those involved Damages… Read More

Criminal History (Chapter 4) United States v. Ramirez 2013 WL 703792 (1st Cir. 2013) Definition of “burglary of a dwelling” must be that used in §4B1.2; Florida burglary of a dwelling qualified as crime of violence The defendant and his co-conspirators sold crack cocaine to a cooperating witness. His PSR calculated a sentencing range of 188 to 235… Read More

Offense Conduct (Chapter 2) United States v. Love 706 F.3d 832 (7th Cir. 2013) 1.5 ounces of crack not included in drug quantity where no intent to deliver existed Landen Cowart agreed to act as a confidential informant. On September 9, 2009, Cowart called the defendant and arranged to buy drugs from him, and ultimately purchased a little less than… Read More

The Sentencing Commission issued its long-awaited report to Congress on federal child pornography offenses. The purpose of the report “is to contribute to the ongoing assessment by Congress and the various stakeholders in the federal criminal justice system regarding how federal child pornography offenders are prosecuted, sentenced, incarcerated, and supervised following their reentry into the community.” In the conclusion of… Read More

Getting a DUI under the age of 21 can be very problematic. For one thing it is illegal to consume alcohol under the age of 21. The effects on your record can be longer lasting and result in greater problems. For most to reach a blood alcohol content level of 0.01 means drinking: one 12-ounce… Read More

   New Traffic Laws for 2013 – California  Among the new laws that take effect in January is AB 2020, which deletes the option for persons alleged to be driving under the influence of drugs to choose a chemical test of their urine for the purpose of determining drug impairment, with certain exceptions. Other new laws… Read More

A White Collar crime is usually committed by professionals, business and public officials. Most white collar crimes involve some form of theft or fraud for the purpose of obtaining money under misleading circumstances. The penalties for white collar crimes vary. Some individuals may be faced with a monetary fine, a prison sentence or a combination… Read More

DUI Checkpoints (St. Patrick’s Day) – Bay Area It’s time for St. Patrick’s Day and that also means it’s time for DUI checkpoints in the Bay Area. North California DUI Checkpoints: San Francisco – Areas of the City – 6:00 pm – 2:00am (March 15/16th) San Rafael – Areas of the City – 6:00pm –… Read More

  Jodi Arias, 32 is accused of murdering Travis Alexander, in Mesa, Arizona. Alexander was stabbed and slashed nearly 30 times in the heart, back, hands, torso and shot in the head, throat and ears in his suburban Phoenix home. Arias is being tried for first-degree murder. Over the course she has given 3 different… Read More

Either the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or the court can temporarily withdraw your privilege to drive. There are two types of suspensions one can receive from a DUI: 1)      DMV Administrative per se (APS) suspension: The APS suspension, which begins after the DMV hearing has concluded, is 4 months long for first time offenders,… Read More