Will Bruzzo’s Blog

Being arrested and taken into police custody can be a jarring experience, especially if this is your first interaction with the criminal justice system. Once you’ve been placed under arrest by law enforcement, specific procedures need to be followed by the police officer who is arresting you. When your constitutional rights are violated, your attorney…

Displaying a weapon in anger, without ever pointing it at anyone, can still be enough for a brandishing charge. Here’s what separates it from assault under California law.

A suspended license stop isn’t just a ticket. The reason behind the suspension decides which Vehicle Code section applies and how much exposure you’re facing.

A DUI arrest starts two separate clocks: one in criminal court, one at the DMV. Miss the short window to request a hearing and your license suspension moves forward automatically.

Property damage alone keeps a hit-and-run a misdemeanor. The moment someone is injured, the same charge can become a felony. Here’s what decides which one applies.

Service members facing criminal charges in Orange County may qualify for military diversion, a program that pauses prosecution for treatment and can lead to dismissal.

If you were arrested but never convicted, California lets you petition the court to seal the arrest record. Once a record is sealed, the arrest is generally treated as if it never happened, so it stops surfacing on most background checks.  The Law Offices of William W. Bruzzo helps people across Orange County clear an…

A second or third DUI in Orange County is a fundamentally different situation from a first offense. The penalties escalate sharply, the prosecution takes a harder line, and the path to minimizing the damage narrows. If you are facing a repeat DUI charge, you need an Orange County criminal defense attorney who handles these cases…

A disorderly conduct charge at Angel Stadium or Honda Center is a real criminal matter with lasting consequences, not just a game-night incident. If you were arrested at an Anaheim sporting event, the charge may be a misdemeanor that stays on your record, affects your employment, and follows you long after the final score. Talking…

A noise complaint sounds like a minor issue. Most of the time, it is. But in Orange County, depending on how a situation unfolds, what starts as a neighbor calling the police can result in a real criminal charge that stays on your record. If you find yourself facing charges after what began as a…