Adults are not the only ones who make mistakes. Children and teens can also, and it’s too easy to find themselves on the wrong side of the law. Peer pressure, crimes of opportunity, or simply being in the wrong place at the wrong time could leave your child facing criminal charges.

When a law enforcement official suspects that a person is driving under the influence of alcohol, that individual will be pulled over and his or her condition will be assessed. In order to determine whether or not the person in question is intoxicated or not, a field sobriety test will be conducted. There are three tests that are typically conducted during a field sobriety test: One-Leg Stand: The ...

Misdemeanor offenses are typically crimes with a punishment of incarceration of 12 months or less. In these cases, the jail term is served in a local or a county jail. In addition to jail time, there are other penalties that are the result of a misdemeanor. These penalties can include: Expensive fines Community service Probation The mandatory attendance of rehabilitation programs In most cases, ...

In most states, crimes are split into two distinct classifications: felonies and misdemeanors. The main differences between the two are the severity of the crime and the penalties that are imposed. Misdemeanors are less severe crimes. The punishment for these is hefty fines, and in some cases, jail time, which is usually a sentence that is less than a year. If jail time is sentenced, it is served ...

We are pleased to announce the launch of our Palm Springs Criminal Defense Blog.