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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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DUI

HGN Test Officer Qualification Issues in DUI Cases

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DUI

One-Leg Stand Test Defenses in California DUI Cases

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DUI

Defending Bloodshot Eyes in a California DUI Stop

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DUI

San Jose DUI Guide

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Criminal Defense

How to Find a Good Criminal Defense Lawyer

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Domestic Violence

How to Win a Domestic Violence Case in California

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Domestic Violence

How to Prove Innocence in a California Domestic Violence Case

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DUI

How to Win a California DUI Case With No Witnesses

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Domestic Violence

What to Say (and Not Say) to Police in a California Domestic Violence Case

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Domestic Violence

What Should I Do If I’m Falsely Accused of Domestic Violence?

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General Topics

FEDERAL JURY ACQUITS TWO IN MORTGAGE FRAUD CASE: USA V LOUDERMILK AND MARSHALL

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Domestic Violence

How a Domestic Violence Conviction Can Affect Your Future

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