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Domestic Violence
Domestic violence involves assault or battery against a spouse, former spouse, dating partner, cohabitant, or family member. Under Penal Code Section 13700, it includes intentional harm or threats of injury. Charges can be misdemeanors or felonies, depending on severity. Felonies involve serious injuries like strangulation or broken bones, while misdemeanors apply to minor or no injuries. False or exaggerated claims are common in custody or relationship disputes, sometimes leading to reduced or dismissed charges.
Penalties range from fines, counseling, and stay-away orders to jail or prison time. If you’re facing domestic violence charges, the Law Office of Wing & Parisi provides defense in Sacramento, Davis, Placer, and San Joaquin counties. Call (916) 441-4888 for a free, confidential consultation.
Drug & Narcotics Charges
California laws strictly prohibit the transportation, sale, and possession of controlled substances, including drugs like heroin, cocaine, and codeine. Transporting drugs, regardless of intent or distance, is a felony punishable by up to five years in prison and fines of up to $20,000. Possession for sale, identified by factors such as large quantities, packaging, or cash, carries a maximum penalty of four years in prison and heavy fines. Convictions may involve additional penalties for repeat offenses or transactions involving minors or schools.
The prosecution does not need proof of an actual sale, only intent, which can be inferred from evidence such as scales or baggies. Improper police procedures or lack of knowledge about the drugs can serve as potential defenses. Charges like drug trafficking carry harsher penalties, including sentences of 6–9 years.
DUI Stop, Under 21 DUI, Commercial DUI, BAC Testing & Your Rights
In California, law enforcement has intensified efforts to address DUI offenses. Preventing a police stop is crucial, and drivers should familiarize themselves with their vehicles to avoid erratic driving that could lead to suspicion. DUI charges can occur even if the driver is below the legal BAC limit, and young drivers face stricter penalties under the state’s Zero Tolerance Law. Refusing BAC tests can result in severe penalties due to California’s implied consent law, which mandates chemical testing for arrested drivers. Commercial drivers face more stringent standards, with a BAC limit of 0.04 and additional restrictions. It’s essential to consult an experienced Sacramento DUI defense lawyer to protect your rights and navigate complex DUI laws effectively. Passengers in DUI stops are typically granted more constitutional protection than drivers, especially regarding possession of illegal substances.
What You Should Do if Pulled Over for DUI
We’ve all done it before – got into the car without being 100% sure our BAC was under .08. The difference this time is that you’ve been pulled over!
You are confident in your driving abilities and that you are under the legal limit, but there is still that question in the back of your mind asking if you are going to be OK.
A lot of people don’t know, but you can be charged with DUI even if your BAC is under .08!
Commercial DUI Charges
In California, DUI laws are stricter for commercial drivers, with a lower BAC limit of .04 when driving a commercial vehicle. A DUI conviction can result in severe penalties, including a one-year suspension of the commercial license, or permanent revocation for subsequent offenses. Defending against a commercial DUI charge may involve challenging the accuracy of tests or the procedures during the stop. It’s critical for commercial drivers to seek legal help, as the consequences can be life-altering. The Law Offices of Wing & Parisi offer experienced legal representation for commercial DUI cases.
Rape & Other Sex Crimes
The penalties for a rape conviction are severe. You may be sentenced to 3, 6, or 8 years in California State Prison. If the alleged victim was a minor you face a minimum sentence of 7 years and a maximum sentence of 13 years. If the alleged victim sustained great bodily injury, an additional 3-6 years in prison may be added to your sentence. A maximum fine of $10,000 may be imposed.
Clearing Your Record
Clearing Your Record Arrested & charged with a crime? Call us for FREE consultation.(916) 441-4888 Sacramento Criminal Defense LawyerExpungements, Pardons & Certificates of Rehabilitation Having a criminal record can have severe consequences on your life and push...
DUI & Vehicular Manslaughter
What possible consequences does a person who drives drunk and kills someone face in California? It really depends on the facts and circumstances of each case. While the best bet is to speak with an experienced Sacramento DUI attorney, here are some possible consequences.
This is covered in vehicle code sections 23153(a) and 23153(b). These are the basic DUI with injury sections. Even a minor injury may qualify someone for punishment under this section. If the injury is more than a minor or moderate, the additional enhancement of “Great Bodily Injury” may be charged. This enhancement may also be charged in fatality cases. The “Great Bodily Injury” enhancement adds three additional years on top of the maximum punishment prescribed for Felony DUI.
Drug Trafficking & Possession
Drug Charges for Trafficking & Possession Arrested & charged with a crime? Call us for FREE consultation.(916) 441-4888 sacramento criminal defense lawyerDrug Trafficking Drug trafficking is a very serious charge and if you are convicted of this crime, you need to...
Three Strikes Cases, Post Conviction & Appeals
California’s Three Strike law is designed to punish those that have prior convictions for violent or serious offense and continue to commit felonies. Under the Three Strikes law, a person who commits a new serious or violent felony offense and has suffered two prior strike (violent or serious offenses) convictions faces a sentence of 25 years to life. That means, a person would have to be convicted (either by plea or jury verdict) before committing a new felony.
Prior to the passage of Proposition 36 changing the three strikes law in November 2012, the last felony did not have to be a violent or serious offense to trigger the life sentence. Currently, in order to receive a 25 years to life sentence, a person with two or more prior strike convictions would have to be convicted of a new strike offense. The new law allowed for a reduction in sentence for many serving a life term of imprisonment. It should be noted that a prior juvenile adjudication may qualify as a strike under the law in certain cases.
