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.
ARS § 13-1406 is the Arizona statute that defines the crime of sexual assault (rape). A person commits this offense by intentionally and knowingly engaging in sexual intercourse or oral sexual contact with another person without that person’s consent. A violation of the law is charged as a Class 2 felony and a conviction can …
ARS § 13-1204 is the Arizona statute that defines the crime of aggravated assault. You commit this offense if you assault another person and do so by means of certain aggravating factors (such as assault with a deadly weapon or assaulting someone and causing serious physical injury). The offense is generally charged as a Class …
Penal Code § 519 PC is the California statute that defines “fear” for the purposes of the crime of extortion. According to this section, fear is a victim’s reaction to certain threats made by the extortionist. The language of the code section reads as follows: 519. Fear, such as will constitute extortion, may be induced …
Juvenile Crimes A-Z ShouseLaw.com Directory All Cases A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z A Adjudication Hearings B C Criminal Defense of Juveniles D Deferred Entry of Judgment Detention Hearings Disposition Hearing Division of Juvenile Justice …
Vehicle Code 20: The crime of lying to the CHP or DMVWatch this video on YouTube Vehicle Code § 20 VC is the California statute that makes it a crime to provide a false name or make a knowingly false statement to the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or the Department of the California Highway …
Arrested for pimping in Colorado? 5 ways to fight the chargesWatch this video on YouTube CRS 18-7-206 is the Colorado law that defines pimping as knowingly living on a prostitute’s earnings. Pimping is a class 3 felony punishable by four to 12 years in prison and/or $3,000 to $750,000 in fines. The language of CRS …
Las Vegas DUI laws do not just pertain to drinking alcohol and driving, or driving under the influence of illicit drugs. You can also be charged with DUI in Nevada for operating a vehicle after having taken legal sleep medication such as Ambien and Lunesta. You can even face charges if you have a lawful …
DUI of Vicodin is a crime in Nevada, even if the drug was lawfully prescribed. That said, it is not enough for the prosecutor to show that you had some Vicodin in your system. The state must prove that the drug impaired your ability to drive safely. The law in Nevada can be found in …
California Penal Code § 470a PC makes it a crime to alter, falsify, forge or duplicate a driver’s license or a government-issued identification card. Doing so is a felony punishable by up to three years in jail or prison. The language of the code section reads: 470a. Every person who alters, falsifies, forges, duplicates or …
Is it legal to record a conversation in Nevada? Three things to know:Watch this video on YouTube NRS 200.620 is the Nevada statute that defines the crime of wiretapping. You commit illegal wiretapping if you intercept or record the contents of any wire communication (such as a phone call) without the consent of all of the …
What is "flying under the influence" in Nevada? Can I go to jail? Laws & penaltiesWatch this video on YouTube Drunk flying can be an even more serious crime than drunk driving. Flying under the influence (FUI) laws in Nevada are largely set forth in Federal Regulations. According to these laws, it is illegal for …
In Nevada, there is no specific statute for the crime of “carjacking“. Instead, robbing a victim of a motor vehicle can be prosecuted as auto theft, robbery, assault with a deadly weapon, battery, murder, and/or attempted murder. A conviction for any one of these carjacking-related offenses may result in Nevada State Prison time. In this …
If you are arrested for a low-level drug offense in Colorado, you may be able to avoid jail by completing rehabilitation. Depending on the county, this sentencing alternative is handled in specialized Colorado courts called “drug courts.” Pretrial diversion Pretrial diversion is an option in many first-time drug misdemeanor cases like: simple possession or unlawful …
In California, a wrongful life lawsuit is a type of medical malpractice action brought by a child, claiming that a healthcare provider’s negligence caused the child to be born with life-altering birth defects or difficulties. These difficulties essentially prevent the children victims from living a full life. Here are five key things to know: Potential …
“Clear and convincing evidence” is evidence that tells a judge or jury that it is highly probable that a fact is true. The term refers to a standard of proof used in both civil and certain phases of criminal court cases. States vary as to when, or in what types of cases, a party has …
A “preponderance of the evidence” is evidence that shows that it is more likely than not that a fact is true. In other words, it is more than 50 percent likely that a fact is true. The preponderance of the evidence standard – which most jurisdictions apply in personal injury cases and other civil matters …
In tort law or personal injury law, “proximate causation” refers to the primary cause of an injury. In a personal injury lawsuit, you as the plaintiff can establish proximate cause by showing that your injury was sufficiently closely related to the defendant’s conduct that liability should attach. Proximate cause is necessary to prove that another …
In California, stealing someone else’s mail is prohibited by Penal Code § 530.5(e) PC. This section makes mail theft a misdemeanor offense, which can result in a maximum sentence of one year in jail and a fine of up to $1000.00 upon conviction. This language of the code section states that: “Every person who commits …
Penal Code 18720 PC – Possession of Destructive Device MaterialsWatch this video on YouTube Under California Penal Code § 18720 PC, it is a felony offense to possess materials for the purpose of making a destructive device. A conviction carries a penalty of up to 4 years in prison and a fine of up to …
California Penal Code 402 PC, subsection a, makes it a crime to sightsee at an emergency. This means to linger at the scene of an emergency in such a way that it hinders police and first responders from performing their functions. A violation of this law is a misdemeanor offense punishable by up to six …
Penal Code § 332 PC makes it a crime to use fraud to obtain another person’s money or property through card games, gambling, or fortune-telling. This includes cheating at games of chance or using false pretenses to win bets or wagers. The language of the statute reads as follows: 332. (a) Every person who by …
Getting a Murder Charge Reduced to Manslaughter — A Former D.A. ExplainsWatch this video on YouTube Under California Penal Code § 192 PC, voluntary manslaughter is the unlawful killing of a human being that occurs during a sudden quarrel, in the heat of passion, or based on an honest but unreasonable belief in the need …
Vehicle Code § 23221 VC prohibits the consumption of alcohol or marijuana in a motor vehicle that is being driven on a California highway. You commit this offense if, while driving or riding as a passenger, you drink alcohol or ingest any marijuana product. A violation of this code section is an infraction punishable by a fine …
Penal Code § 409.5 PC makes it illegal to enter an emergency area without permission. An “emergency area” is a location closed by law enforcement due to a disaster such as a storm, fire, earthquake, or accident. Violating this section is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 6 months in jail and a fine of up …
How does the "duress defense" work in criminal cases?Watch this video on YouTube The duress defense can get your California criminal charges dismissed if you committed the crime only because you or someone close to you was threatened with immediate death or serious bodily injury. When you are under duress – which is also called …