The Criminal Defense Blog
Arrested for Drunk Driving? You have rights!
Did you know: Law enforcement cannot stop your vehicle based on a mere suspicion of illegal behavior. A law enforcement officer must have probable cause in order to justify the stop of a motorist. This means there must be a legitimate and legal reason for stopping you...
read moreKnow the Lawyer You Hire
Finding the right criminal defense lawyer can be a daunting task. With thousands of lawyers at your fingertips, Ms. White has outlined the following steps to ensure that you hire the right lawyer. When you contact a law firm, be careful of any legal advice from...
read moreAmerican Retired Soccer Star Abby Wambach Arrested for DUI
Drunk driving charges happen to the best of us, including two-time Olympic Gold medalist, Abigail (“Abby”) Wambach, who was arrested earlier this month in Portland, Oregon. Drunk driving charges happen to the best of us, including two-time Olympic Gold medalist,...
read more“The Subway Guy” Bites Off More Than He Can Chew When Faced With Punishment For Possession Of Child Pornography In Federal Court
Whether a person knowingly participates in the sexual exploitation of a minor, or accidentally through association, or even unknowingly is involved, it remains the heavy burden of the prosecutor to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant is guilty....
read moreU.S. Supreme Court rules that controversial drug is safe for executions
The executions in Oklahoma may go forward. U.S. Supreme Court rules that controversial drug does not violate prohibition on cruel and unusual punishment for executions. Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr., joined by four other justices, concludes that a disputed drug used to...
read moreIs It Legal To Avoid A DUI Checkpoint?
You find yourself driving home after you’ve had a few. In the distance you see what appears to be traffic lights followed by a sign that you can’t quite make out. As the sign becomes clearly visible, you feel your stomach drop and pulse race, “CHECKPOINT AHEAD”. Panic...
read moreLos Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer Debra S. White named 2015 Southern California Super Lawyer by Thomson Reuters
Attorney Debra S. White has been selected by Thomson Reuters for inclusion as a 2015 Southern California Super Lawyer in the category of criminal law for her high degree of peer recognition and superior professional achievement. This respected distinction is awarded...
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