California Criminal Defense
Being arrested for a crime does not necessarily mean you will be convicted. Often we can help you get charges reduced or dismissed, and avoid jail and a criminal record.
California DUI
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.
Lawsuits for Dangerous Drugs & Medical Devices
Shouse Law Group represents victims throughout the U.S. who suffered serious complications and injuries from dangerous drugs and failed medical devices.
California Personal Injury
If you've been injured in an accident, our personal injury lawyers will fight to get you compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and even punitive damages.
California Vehicle Code 27360.5 VC requires automobile drivers to ensure that their child passengers ages eight to 15 have seat belts on. But if the child’s parents or guardians are passengers in the car, the responsibility falls on them – and not the driver – to ensure the children are strapped in. The full text …
Colorado Revised Statute 18-4-505 CRS makes it a class 2 misdemeanor to commit first degree criminal tampering, which is tampering with public utilities or institutions providing health or safety protection with the intention to interrupt their services. Penalties for 1st-degree criminal tampering include up to 120 days in jail and/or up to $750 in fines. …
California Penal Code § 17235 PC defines a switchblade as a knife that resembles a pocketknife with a blade of 2 inches or longer that releases automatically by a flick of a button, pressure on the handle, a flip of the wrist, weight of the blade, or any other mechanism. It is a misdemeanor to …
Penal Code § 12020 PC is a repealed California statute that made it a crime to possess, sell, import, or manufacture certain generally prohibited weapons such as short-barreled rifles, ballistic knives, metal knuckles, and nunchucks. Although PC 12020 has been repealed, its laws have been re-codified as PC sections 16000 through 34370.1 The full text of …
Business & Professions Code § 2052 BPC prohibits the practice of medicine without being properly licensed by the Medical Board of California. The unauthorized practice of medicine can be charged as a misdemeanor carrying up to 1 year in jail and/or $1,000 in fines. Or it can be charged as a felony carrying a jail sentence …
Colorado background checks are a common part of the job application process. Strict state and federal laws regulate what background checks contain and what employers can see. Here are five key things to know: Depending on the scope, background checks can reveal your criminal history, credit history, and employment and education records. Criminal background checks …
There are three types of warrants in Colorado criminal cases: Arrest warrants, allowing police to apprehend criminal suspects; Bench warrants, allowing police to apprehend people for violating court orders; and Search warrants, allowing police to search for evidence of criminal activity. Judges have the power to issue and recall warrants. And defendants may be able …
California Vehicle Code § 22352 CVC sets the default speeding limit as 15 mph on any alley or during the last 100 feet of approaching a railway crossing or intersection. This section also sets the default speeding limit at 25 mph on any road or while passing a school or senior center. But this law …
Penal Code § 490.2 PC is the California statute that defines petty theft as stealing up to $950 worth of money, property, or labor. As a misdemeanor, petty theft is punishable by up to one year in jail and/or up to $1,000 in fines. The full text of the statute reads as follows: 490.2. (a) Notwithstanding …
Fort Collins Colorado Criminal Defense AttorneysWatch this video on YouTube Our Fort Collins criminal defense lawyers have years of experience fighting for dismissals and charge reductions of our clients’ felony and misdemeanor cases. In this article, our Colorado criminal defense attorneys discuss: 1. Where are people jailed after being arrested in Fort Collins? 3. Where …
Our Thornton criminal defense lawyers have accrued years of experience getting felonies and misdemeanors dropped or lessened to more minor charges. In this article, our Colorado criminal defense attorneys discuss: 1. Where are people jailed after being arrested in Thornton? 3. Where is the Thornton Courthouse? 4. Who are the Thornton police? 5. Who prosecutes …
Our Weld County criminal defense lawyers boast years of experience in getting misdemeanor and felony charges dismissed or reduced with no jail time. In this article, our Colorado criminal defense attorneys discuss: 1. Where are people jailed in Weld County following arrest? 2. How can I post bail? 3. Where is the Weld County Courthouse? …
Our Golden criminal defense lawyers build on our years of experience fighting for charge dismissals and reductions to achieve the best resolution possible for our clients. In this article, our Colorado criminal defense attorneys discuss: 1. Where are people jailed in Golden after being arrested? 2. How can I post bail? 3. Where is the …
Jefferson County Colorado Criminal Defense AttorneysWatch this video on YouTube Our Jefferson County criminal defense lawyers fight for one thing: Charge dismissals and significant reductions without jail time. Our trial lawyers vigorously investigate, litigate, and settle each case so our clients are confident they are getting the best resolution available under the law. In this …
Our Aurora criminal defense lawyers accrued many years of experience fighting criminal charges in pursuit of reductions or dismissals. Our lawyers aggressively work up each case with the goal of achieving the best possible resolution under the law. In this article, our Colorado criminal defense attorneys discuss: 1. Where are people jailed after being arrested …
Our Grand Junction criminal defense lawyers have the singular mission of getting our clients’ criminal charges reduced to lesser offenses or dismissed completely. Through intensive investigation, vigorous litigation, and strategic negotiation, our legal team fights for the best resolution possible with no jail time. In this article, our Colorado criminal defense attorneys discuss: 1. Where …
Arrested in Colorado Springs? We FIGHT to Get Your Case DroppedWatch this video on YouTube Our Colorado Springs criminal defense lawyers have years of experience in getting our clients’ criminal charges reduced to minor offenses or dropped completely. Our goal is to keep you out of custody and save your driver’s license so you can …
Playlist: Negligent HomicideWatch this playlist on YouTube In California, Negligent homicide is defined as a criminal offense in which a person commits some act of criminal negligence, and it results in the taking of a human life. Criminal negligence refers to conduct in which a person ignores a known or obvious risk or disregards the life …
Vehicle Code § 2800 CVC makes it a misdemeanor offense to fail or refuse to comply with a lawful order or direction of any peace officer. A conviction is punishable by up to six months in county jail. Note that police will often write this section as 2800 VC or 2800 CVC as shorthand for the California …
Health & Safety Code 11357(c) is the California statute that defines the crime of possessing marijuana on school grounds. People commit this offense if they are 18 years of age or older and possess marijuana on the grounds of a K-12 school. A violation of this code section is a misdemeanor punishable by a $250 …
Health & Safety Code § 11383.5 HS makes it a crime to have possession of chemicals that you intend to use to manufacture (or “cook”) methamphetamine. A conviction is a felony punishable by up to six years in jail or prison. The language of the code section states: “Any person who possesses both methylamine and …
Penal Code 602.9 PC is the California statute that defines the crime of renting out residential property without the owner’s consent. People commit this offense if they claim ownership or possession of a residential property and rent it out to another person without the property owner’s consent. A violation of the law is a misdemeanor …
Penal Code 243c2 PC makes it a crime to commit battery on a peace officer in California. This is defined as willfully and unlawfully touching a peace officer in an offensive manner. A conviction can lead to a felony charge punishable by up to three years in jail or prison. The language of the code …
Vehicle Code § 23550 VC is the California statute making it a crime to get a fourth DUI within ten years. It does not matter whether the prior drunk driving convictions occurred in California or another state. The language of Vehicle Code 23550 states: (a) If a person is convicted of a violation of Section 23152 …
California Penal Code § 212.5 PC defines first-degree robbery as the robbery of a driver or passenger of a vehicle, a person in an inhabited dwelling (such as a house or apartment), or a person who has recently used an ATM. Robbery of the first degree is a felony offense punishable by up to 9 …