by Chambers Law Firm | Jul 29, 2022 | Criminal Defense
Every criminal charge should be handled seriously, and assault with a deadly weapon is no exception. We at Chambers Law Firm are prepared to support you in your endeavor. Continue reading to find out more about the charge and what it can imply if you are found guilty....
by Chambers Law Firm | Jul 28, 2022 | Criminal Defense
You must be safe if you are a passenger in a car that has been stopped because the driver is suspected of driving while intoxicated (DUI). You can’t be accused of DUI by the police – or can you? It turns out that, under some circumstances, a passenger can be...
by Chambers Law Firm | Jul 27, 2022 | Criminal Defense
If you’re under 21, you probably already know that it’s illegal for you to drink alcohol and that doing so while behind the wheel is a major infraction. What you might not know, though, is that unless you’re transporting it for a specific purpose,...
by Chambers Law Firm | Jul 26, 2022 | Criminal Defense
Nobody wants to be in the position of needing to find the top criminal defense attorney California. People do, however, make errors that result in criminal accusations. People are falsely charged. Countless other circumstances may result in charges and the requirement...
by Chambers Law Firm | Jul 25, 2022 | Criminal Defense
Although it may come as a shock to some, under California law, you can be accused of rape for sexually abusing your own wife or husband. In fact, spousal rape, sometimes known as martial rape, is treated as a serious crime in California on par with other forms of...
by Chambers Law Firm | Jul 23, 2022 | Criminal Defense
Federal criminal law is used to prosecute crimes that occur at the federal level, even though state criminal laws are used to prosecute the majority of crimes committed in the United States. Although there are some significant distinctions between the federal and...
by Chambers Law Firm | Jul 22, 2022 | Criminal Defense
The sentences associated with a federal conviction are generally substantially longer than those associated with a state court conviction. This is typically because strong federal sentencing standards are in place in the United States and because the maximum...
by Chambers Law Firm | Jul 21, 2022 | Criminal Defense
Hiring a reputable defense attorney when you are facing federal drug accusations provides you the best opportunity of successfully challenging the charges. Facing any type of criminal charge is stressful and potentially life-changing. You should select a lawyer that...
by Chambers Law Firm | Jul 20, 2022 | Criminal Defense
It used to be that district judges had no authority to sentence a defendant to a term of imprisonment outside of the ranges suggested by the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines, which are applicable to federal proceedings. Today, district judges are expected to examine the...
by Chambers Law Firm | Jul 19, 2022 | Criminal Defense
Cuong H. Nguyen, a San Diego-based internet merchant who admitted guilt to charges involving a sophisticated conspiracy to defraud the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) of millions of dollars in postage fees over the course of about four years, was sentenced in federal...
by Chambers Law Firm | Jul 18, 2022 | Criminal Defense
Bar fights may seem innocent enough—you’ve had too much to drink, and someone punches you—but they can be very dangerous. After a long week, you are letting off steam when wham! Things blow up. Maybe that’s how it ends, with a few blows delivered and...
by Chambers Law Firm | Jul 15, 2022 | Criminal Defense
Anyone facing a murder prosecution has to understand what extraordinary circumstances are because, if a jury determines that one of them is true, they could sentence them to life in prison without the possibility of parole—or, even worse—to death. Discover more about...
by Chambers Law Firm | Jul 14, 2022 | Criminal Defense
The unlawful killing of another person with malice aforethought and without legal justification is defined as murder in California. Although the terminology used in this explanation are quite simple, they can be difficult to understand. Does “malice...
by Chambers Law Firm | Jul 13, 2022 | Criminal Defense
It’s no secret that driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs is a huge problem in our culture – one that can lead to deadly accidents or incidents that can inflict catastrophic injuries. Because of this, California severely penalizes anyone who is...
by Chambers Law Firm | Jul 12, 2022 | Criminal Defense
Even if you have never taken a field sobriety test in person, you have probably seen how they are portrayed on television or in movies: walking in a straight line, standing on one leg, continuously putting your finger to your nose, etc. There is a sense of scientific...
by Chambers Law Firm | Jul 11, 2022 | Criminal Defense
California has some of the harshest stalking laws in the nation when compared to other states. You should speak with a lawyer straight away if you have been accused or charged with stalking. You don’t want to sit back and wait to see what happens next in this...
by Chambers Law Firm | Jul 10, 2022 | Criminal Defense
Miranda rights are probably best known to most Americans through television crime dramas: “You have the right to remain quiet. Any words you utter could be used against you.” Nevertheless, despite this information, many Americans might not be entirely aware of...
by Chambers Law Firm | Jul 8, 2022 | Criminal Defense
The state of California takes domestic violence very seriously. With very little concrete proof, victims who claim to have been subjected to violence or abuse by any “intimate partner” can immediately apply for protections like restraining orders. But in...
by Chambers Law Firm | Jul 7, 2022 | Criminal Defense
Like all states, California has strict regulations surrounding sex with minors. When a person has sex with a person who is under 18 years old, it is considered statutory rape in California. It is also known as illicit sexual contact with a minor or unlawful sexual...
by Chambers Law Firm | Jul 6, 2022 | Criminal Defense
Partying in college frequently doesn’t seem like a huge deal. In many cases, it’s not; you go out with your pals, have a few drinks, and the next day, everyone gets up and goes to class. You may walk to bars or even home parties on many college campuses,...
