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Every crime in California is defined by a specific code section. Our attorneys explain the law, penalties and best defense strategies for every major crime in California.
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DUI arrests don't always lead to convictions in court. Police officer mistakes, faulty breathalyzers and crime lab errors may get your charges reduced or dismissed. Visit our California DUI page to learn more.
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A criminal record can affect job, immigration, licensing and even housing opportunities. In this section, we offer solutions for clearing up your prior record.
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Maybe. It depends on the particular facts of the case.
The “marital privilege” (also known as the “spousal privilege”) is one of the more complicated California evidentiary privileges.
This is because the privilege actually consists of two privileges. These are:
The spousal testimonial privilege means that your current spouse can refuse to testify in a court proceeding against you. But if your spouse chooses to testify, you cannot stop him/her.1
The confidential marital communications privilege, on the other hand, means that your spouse cannot testify about the information you shared with him/her in confidence while you were married. And even if your spouse wants to testify about confidential marital communications, you can prevent him/her from doing so.2
Yes. Specific actions by a person who holds a marital/spousal privilege in California can “waive” that privilege—that is, make it disappear.
For example, you waive your spousal testimonial privilege in a given court proceeding by choosing to testify against your spouse in that proceeding.3
Also, the confidential marital communications privilege is waived if the person who holds the privilege either:
A former Los Angeles prosecutor, attorney Neil Shouse graduated with honors from UC Berkeley and Harvard Law School (and completed additional graduate studies at MIT). He has been featured on CNN, Good Morning America, Dr Phil, The Today Show and Court TV. Mr Shouse has been recognized by the National Trial Lawyers as one of the Top 100 Criminal and Top 100 Civil Attorneys.
If you are pulled over in North Las Vegas, Nevada and the officer suspects that you may be intoxicated, you will likely be asked to take a series of physical tests as the officer evaluates your condition. Field sobriety tests (FSTs), as they are known, are entirely subjective in that the determination as to whether you ...
Avoiding jail is often a priority for people who have been accused of a crime. Here are 5 common alternatives to jail in Colorado. Each of them can be an attractive option if you get convicted. 1. Suspended sentence A suspended sentence is a jail term that the judge puts on delay. You will only ...
You have been served with notice that a restraining order has been filed against you in Los Angeles County. What now? What will happen at a restraining order hearing will vary somewhat from court to court. However, there are some basic steps and procedures California courts following when restraining orders are filed. By the time you ...
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