Jan 5, 2022
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How to Fight a Drunk Driving Charge in California

If you’ve been arrested for drunk driving, you can and should fight the charges. Being pulled over and charged with a DUI can be a harrowing experience, but just because you were charged doesn’t mean you’ll be convicted. If you’re unsure of your next steps or how to go about […]

Dec 13, 2021
Brownstein Law Group
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YES, A DUI IS DEFINITELY WORTH FIGHTING

Many people believe if they are arrested for DUI and acknowledge that they are over the legal limit at the time, they should not bother fighting the charge. Instead, they take their punishment, perhaps to avoid attorney’s fees, and move on. People fail to recognize that a DUI conviction results […]

Nov 15, 2021
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COMMON DUI MYTHS

In California, driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs is a serious offense that is often punished severely. Misleading information, false assumptions, and myths surround California DUI cases. As a result, an alleged defendant could easily suffer devastating consequences without proper guidance or reliable representation. […]

Oct 19, 2021
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BATTERY CHARGES IN CALIFORNIA

What is Battery? Battery is essentially defined as the unlawful touching of another. However, there are many different forms of battery as well as varying degrees of seriousness of battery and associated punishments, jail terms, fines, and terms of probation. Battery is commonly known as a wobbler, meaning it can […]

Jun 17, 2021
Brownstein Law Group
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PRESUMPTION OF INNOCENCE & REASONABLE DOUBT

The government does not get to secure convictions without material and substantial evidence. In order to convict a person of a crime, the government is required to prove each element of the alleged offense beyond a reasonable doubt. Notably, if the government fails to prove any singular element beyond a […]