Nov 15, 2021
Brownstein Law Group

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
Brownstein Law Group

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
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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 […]

Jun 17, 2021
Brownstein Law Group
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DUI & the DMV

Most people charged with DUI don’t realize that they will be facing “charges” from both the County District Attorney and the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). These two governmental bodies are completely separate, have completely separate proceedings, and shockingly enough, will impose separate and distinct punishments. Navigating the two systems […]

Jun 17, 2021
Brownstein Law Group
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RESTAURANTS, BARS, & THEIR DUTIES TO PROTECT THEIR GUESTS

Brownstein Law Group regularly represents people injured by third parties while visiting a restaurant or bar. The issue is whether not the business took appropriate measures to protect their guests. This obligation typically arises as a result of a “special relationship” between the restaurant/bar and its paying guests. And the […]