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Have you ever heard about the driver who was arrested for drunk driving because he had taken cough medication? Or what about the state legislator who successfully argued that the breath spray caused a false positive on the Breathalyzer test that was administered? Although police offers and courts generally accept the result of breathalyzer tests …

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Going through a divorce is hard. You have to divide your assets, and depending on how much property you have, that could get messy. If you have children to add to the equation, things could get even more complicated. An experienced Stockton divorce attorney can help make the process easier and make sure your legal …

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Not all marriages are created equal. If you don’t take the right steps, what you thought was a valid marriage could actually be void or voidable. Under California law, certain marriages are void and others are voidable. Marriages that are void or voidable can change property ownership situations and financial/future planning for individuals and couples. …

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Collecting the right evidence is key in getting acquitted of criminal charges. The type of evidence you collect and the sources you consult with to get the evidence will depend on the specific facts of your case and the specific offenses you have been charged with. The most important step you need to take before …

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There are many restrictions in successfully filing bankruptcy. One such restriction is the amount of money that you make while still being able to file bankruptcy. Although most clients hope that their Stockton bankruptcy attorney can give them a simple answer, this is most often not the case. It is not as simple as giving …

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Filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy impacts your property, including any cash you may have in the bank. You can keep any property that is exempt under bankruptcy laws. For example, there is an exemption for vehicles up to a certain value. There is a tools of trade exemption. There is even an exemption for your house. …

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If you are accused of a crime in California, your charges may fall into a few categories. We represent clients whose allegations fall into 1) infractions; 2) misdemeanors and 3) felony. Have you heard the term wobbler offense? What does that mean? Criminal Charges Before we go into wobbler offenses, we would like to make …

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When you think about a traffic ticket, you probably think of a minor offense that may result in some monetary fine and a point on your driving record. However, this is often not the case, especially if you get a ticket for driving more than 100 miles per hour. Under California law, speeding over 100 …

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