You will have a criminal record when you are charged with a crime and convicted in a court of law. It doesn’t matter if you were only charged and convicted of one crime. Once a conviction takes place, a criminal record is established. A conviction of a crime usually means penalties will be handed down,…
Continue reading ›A positive drug test when you are in the military is not a minor issue to be taken lightly. When you take a urine drug test as a military member that yields a positive result, you are putting your military career on the line. However, a positive urine drug test does not mean that you…
Continue reading ›If you are facing criminal charges, the two best conclusions you likely are hoping for are either to secure a not-guilty verdict or to simply have your charges dropped. It may seem like having your charges dropped is a long shot. But depending on the circumstances of your case, it may be possible. And, when…
Continue reading ›A restraining order is a protective action that is meant to stop and prevent harassment, threats, or violence by one party against another. There are five types of restraining orders, with a civil harassment restraining order being one of them. Restraining orders can be temporary, or they can be permanent. While a restraining order is…
Continue reading ›After an arrest for any charge, there is always a critical decision that must be made. Do you plead guilty and accept the consequences, or do you take the chance and fight your charges? This is true for all criminal arrests, including DUI arrests. It may seem like, in the grand scheme of things, concerning…
Continue reading ›If you were pulled over by a California police officer who suspected you were driving drunk and then ultimately arrested you, this is obviously not a situation you want to be in. You may feel scared, anxious, or unsure. You may even feel bewildered, especially if you know you are not guilty of drunk driving. …
Continue reading ›You have been charged with a crime, you go to court, and a decision is made. You are found to be guilty by a jury of your peers. This scenario happens all too often but is nevertheless a hit to the gut that can take your breath away. Depending on the charges that you were…
Continue reading ›Receiving Article 15 is not ideal in any way. Military personnel who are believed to have committed a minor crime -akin to a misdemeanor offense in a civilian proceeding- may be issued an Article 15. Defined as a commanding officer’s non-judicial punishment, there are several consequences that could happen. You may suffer a reduction in…
Continue reading ›Hit-and-run offenses in California involve a driver’s failure to stop and provide required information after being involved in a motor vehicle collision. The California Vehicle Code (CVC) distinguishes between two main types of hit-and-run offenses: misdemeanor hit-and-run and felony hit-and-run. If you are being accused of causing a hit-and-run accident, it is imperative that you…
Continue reading ›Being charged with a crime can be a life-altering experience. However, as a defendant in California, you have certain fundamental rights that are designed to safeguard your interests and ensure a fair legal process. The California criminal defense attorney at The Law Offices of William W. Bruzzo discusses your rights as a criminal defendant below.…
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