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Assault

Can You Claim Self-Defense If You Started the Fight?

At Summit Defense Criminal Attorneys, our team often handles cases where the right to self-defense comes into question. If you started a fight but later needed to defend yourself, you might worry you have no legal protection. The short answer is that you may still be able to claim self-defense, even if you were the […]

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Assault

Self-Defense When Defending Someone Else

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Domestic Violence

Returning Home After a Domestic Violence Arrest in California

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Domestic Violence

How to Get Domestic Violence Charges Dismissed in California

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California Statute of Limitations for Sex Crimes

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Domestic Violence

Will I Go to Jail for Domestic Violence in California?

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Domestic Violence

What Happens After a Domestic Violence Arrest in California

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Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence Case Timeline in California

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Domestic Violence

How a Domestic Violence Arrest Impacts Employment

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Domestic Violence

Evidence Used in California Domestic Violence Cases

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DUI

Divided Attention Tests in California DUI Cases

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DUI

How Alcohol Tolerance Affects California DUI Cases

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DUI

How Alcohol Affects DUI Cases in California

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