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What are Miranda Rights?

Article: What are Miranda Rights?

Even if you have no idea what the Miranda warning is, you've probably heard some version of it said before in police dramas.

Know Your Rights - Driving Under the Influence

Article: Know Your Rights - Driving Under the Influence

Abogada defensora Yesenia Acosta discusses your rights after being charged with driving under the influence.

Facing Criminal Charges for Domestic Violence

Article: Facing Criminal Charges for Domestic Violence

When an argument with a loved one gets out of hand, flared tempers and the activation of fight or flight instincts can kick in.  Sometimes the result is an incident of domestic violence.

DUI Arrests Up Dramatically from Independence Day 2018

Article: DUI Arrests Up Dramatically from Independence Day 2018

Over a thousand drivers were arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) during the maximum enforcement period conducted by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) over the long 4th of July weekend.

Fireworks Illegal in Many California Cities

Article: Fireworks Illegal in Many California Cities

Do you hear those loud fireworks that go "BANG" in your neighborhood approaching the Independence Day holiday?  Those are almost certainly illegal.

Why You Need A Private Criminal Defense Attorney

Article: Why You Need A Private Criminal Defense Attorney

2019 Super Lawyers Rising Star® Yesenia Acosta explains why defendants should hire a private criminal defense attorney.

L.A. County to Proactively Dismiss/Reduce Marijuana Convictions

Article: L.A. County to Proactively Dismiss/Reduce Marijuana Convictions

California voters passed Prop 64, the California Marijuana Legalization Initiative in 2016. Now, L.A. County prosecutors are seeking to automate the process, reducing or dismissing marijuana convictions on behalf of 54,000 people.

Drunk?  Sleeping In Your Car Can Lead to DUI Arrest

Article: Drunk? Sleeping In Your Car Can Lead to DUI Arrest

While "sleeping it off" in your car is infinitely better than driving while under the influence, both actions could lead to a DUI arrest.