Business and Professions Code 25662 BP makes it illegal for a minor to be in possession of an alcoholic beverage in a PUBLIC PLACE. on any street or highway or at any place open to the public. Prosecutor must prove: The defendant was under the age of 21(at the time of the incident); The defendant possessed an alcoholic beverage; and, The defendant…
California BP § 25658-Selling or furnishing alcohol to a minor! It is a misdemeanor in California to sell or furnish alcohol to a minor (someone under the state legal drinking age of 21). Penalties usually include $250 to $1000 in fines and 24 to 32 hours of community service. California law also prohibits minors under 21 from purchasing alcohol or consuming…
California Penal Code Section 308 In California, it is illegal to knowingly furnish any tobacco product to a person not 18 years of age yet. This includes vape cartridges containing nicotine as well. It is a misdemeanor offense. Defenses: The product had no nicotine or tobacco The product was not furnished The person receiving the product was 18 or older…
How does the police or district attorney prove I had a controlled substance? The accused unlawfully had a controlled substance, and… The accused knew the drug was there, and… The accused knew of the controlled substance’s character and nature, and… There was a usable amount, not mere traces. What is a controlled substance? A controlled substance is a narcotic or…
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Health & Safety Code 11364(a) is the California statute that makes it illegal to possess drug paraphernalia. It’s a misdemeanor offense. HS11364 applies to any device, instrument or paraphernalia used for unlawfully injecting, smoking or otherwise consuming a controlled substance. These can be meth pipes, cocaine or heroine spoons and other such devices. Since legalization of marijuana…
Have you been accused of DUI and causing an accident? Call the Law Offices of Wais Azami at (714) 321-9999. Or schedule a free consultation with our DUI accident lawyer in Orange County here. We will generate a defense plan which aims to get the charges dismissed, reduced, and/or the consequences mitigated.
A conviction for a VC § 23152 or § 23153 (DUI), can have immigration consequences, depending on the individual’s status. The conviction can be a damaging factor in discretionary decisions, including whether the person will be released from immigration detention on bond, or found to be of good moral character. It usually is a bar to Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals…
What should I do after a DUI arrest? Call a local and experienced DUI attorney. Do not speak with or give statements to the police or district attorney’s office without a lawyer present. Ask for a lawyer if you are still on the scene without being combative. Call the DMV within 10 days to request your administrative per se hearing…
DUI Accident with Injury Attorney Driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious offense in the state of California. It is delineated under two sets of legal codices: the Vehicle Code and the Criminal Code (also known as the Penal Code). Consequently, it is important to retain a criminal defense firm that is experienced and knowledgeable in handling these types…
Law Office or Wais Azami will stand by your side and the side of your loved ones to zealously defend you against charges of Penal Code 187. Such serious charges require an attorney who will take their time to understand your side of the story and then defend you aggressively. It’s your Constitutional Right! We are patient, understanding and relentless.…