Driving under the influence is the most common offense in our society.

Your defense against state drug crimes is similar to the defense of federal drug crimes, except for differences in sentencing and pre-trial motions.

Domestic violence (DV) cases are more aggressively prosecuted today than ever before because of heavy funding the police and prosecutors are receiving from special interest groups devoted to the cause of domestic violence.

Violent crimes can result in very serious convictions and punishment, and require an aggressive defense by an experienced trial lawyer.

Theft or property crimes can be serious, depending upon the value of the property stolen and/or the criminal record of the defendant.

Adult caretakers of elderly people are particularly vulnerable to accusations that they have exploited and defrauded the elderly people they care for.

Juveniles (minors under the age of eighteen years of age) can be prosecuted for any of the same crimes for which adults can be prosecuted.

When police book a suspect into jail, the Sheriff's place bail as a condition of the suspect's release before his court appearance based upon a bail schedule devised by the court.

People who are felony or misdemeanor probation who fail to comply with conditions of probation may face a revocation of their probation which might result in a jail or state prison.

A strike is defined under California Three Strikes law as a serious or violent felony.