Unemployment benefits were created to help employees through a hard time. Understanding how the system works and ensuring that the rules are properly adhered to cuts down on fraud and allows the right people to get the benefits they are owed. Unfortunately, sometimes the guidelines of unemployment insurance can be confusing and lead some to commit unemployment insurance fraud almost accidentally. Read on to learn more on this pertinent topic:  What is Unemployment Insurance Fraud? […]

Whether you or someone you know has been arrested and charged with a crime, the first step you should take is talking to an attorney. You don’t always have to hire them – scheduling a consultation can give you the resources and confidence you need to handle yourself in the courtroom – but if you want the best outcome possible, it’s advisable to do so. Finding the right criminal defense attorney for you isn’t always easy, which is why we’re here to give you some guidance along the way.

A domestic violence charge is a serious accusation in the state of California, one that comes with severe prison or jail time and/or expensive fines. It could also include a restraining order that could subsequently prevent you from being around your child, spouse, or home. Therefore, understanding and ins and outs of domestic violence charges are imperative if you have been arrested for such a crime.  What is Domestic Violence Crime? Before delving further into […]

Getting pulled over for a suspected DUI is a situation in which you hope to never find yourself. However, should this exact situation come about, it’s wise to know your rights in terms of the California law. It’s also a good idea to know what to do and what not to do, so you don’t make your situation worse. Thankfully, Premier Criminal Defense has you covered. Read on to learn more about California DUI codes […]

Do you have to answer police questions? Police officers serve a vital role in the community and are a needed component of a free society. However, their presence as one of authority can be intimidating and scary, even if you are innocent of any guilt. If you are guilty, seeing that badge come your way, asking some hard-to-answer questions, can be even scarier. This feeling of inadequacy and fear is well founded as police officers […]

Laws defining disorderly content differ among municipalities and states, and the conduct encompassed in these ordinances and laws are broad. Disorderly conduct can also be labeled in other terms, such as a breach of the peace or disturbing the peace. In essence, it’s any behavior that can cause alarm, annoyance or anger in other people or lead to an increased likelihood of unlawful activity engagement. In California, specifically, the following are ways to get charged […]

COVID-19 has changed the world as we know it for most Americans. For many Californians, the changes were sudden and unexpected. It felt as if, almost overnight, all schools, many workplaces and daycares, and even more businesses were forced to close their doors in order to protect public safety and help to prevent the spread of the virus. That created a landslide of economic, financial, and personal side effects and consequences for society.  The Effects […]

California Penal Code (PC) 602 is a California law covering the offense of criminal trespass. Per 602 PC, a person generally commits criminal trespassing when they: Enter (or remain on) another’s property; and Do not have permission or a right to do so. California’s criminal trespass law is very broad in scope, and the statute outlines dozens of specific scenarios and situations which can led to a trespass charge. However, some of the most common examples […]

California, like all other states, requires anyone behind the wheel of a motor vehicle to be properly licensed and in good standing with the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). Should you run afoul of the state’s traffic laws, commit a certain crime, or engage in other specific punishable conduct, the DMV has the authority to suspend or revoke your driver’s license, a penalty that can have major implications for the many people Southern California who […]

Driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious criminal offense in California punishable by a range of steep and far-reaching penalties. While those penalties can be severe even in cases where drivers are charged with misdemeanors, drivers may face various enhancements and additional penalties when there are aggravating circumstances or felony charges involved. Because the classification of a DUI as a misdemeanor or felony can substantially alter the scope of a case, the penalties a […]

Under California Vehicle Code 23152, you can be arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) if the law enforcement officer making the traffic stop believes that you were driving a vehicle while under the influence of alcoholic beverages and/or drugs. Revocation or Suspension of Your License Immediately after being arrested for a DUI, the arresting officer will forward a copy of the completed notice of revocation or suspension of your license to the DMV along […]

Under California Law, criminal possession of drugs is broken down into two different categories – simple possession of a controlled substance and possession of a controlled substance with the intent to sell. There could be additional penalties depending on the substance in question – the California Health and Safety Code has additional laws that cover methamphetamine, PCP, and marijuana. Proposition 47 After Proposition 47 passed in 2014, California restructured how it sentences people in possession of […]