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August 31, 2022

A DUI court appearance can be stressful, especially if it’s your first time. Summit Defense Criminal Lawyers helps clients understand the DUI court process and what to expect. Whether you are pleading not guilty or negotiating a plea bargain, knowing the steps can reduce anxiety. Each DUI case goes through specific stages, and being prepared is key. Your first DUI court [...]

Rabin Nabizadeh

August 22, 2022

When state law enforcement suspects someone of a crime and decides to arrest them, they may attempt to resist. But is resisting arrest a felony? In general, yes, it is a crime to suppress an arrest. Resisting an arrest is a form of obstruction of justice, a serious offense. The penalty for resisting arrest varies […]

Rabin Nabizadeh

April 7, 2022

A DUI charge is a severe criminal offense in California. DUI arrests take away a massive part of your driving privilege and could tarnish your reputation. Prior DUI convictions can inflict further damage to your career opportunities, driving rights, and immigration status. This blog will go over what you must expect when facing DUI charges. [...]

Rabin Nabizadeh

April 7, 2022

DUI cases may stay on your criminal record forever. The United States sees DUI as a serious traffic crime punishable with grave penalties. Fighting your way through a DUI case is a challenging task. But, it doesn't mean you can't do anything about it. There are legal options available for you, depending on the nature [...]

Rabin Nabizadeh

March 14, 2022

Violating a restraining order is a severe criminal offense in California. The punishment laid for this violation involves years of imprisonment and thousands of penalty fines. Furthermore, a violating defendant may also lose their gun possession rights, child custody rights, and spousal rights. In addition, the defendant in question may also lose rights over some [...]

Rabin Nabizadeh

February 10, 2022

If you've been incriminated for a DUI in California, then you're probably wondering what you should do next. The state of California has specified rules against driving under the influence. If for some reason, you violate these laws, you will have to face several legal consequences. Intoxicated driving is a heinous crime in California. Conviction [...]

Rabin Nabizadeh

February 9, 2022

California has set a legal age of consent that makes it illegal for anyone to have sexual intercourse with someone below the age of consent. Adults who take part in a sexual interaction with a minor can be charged with statutory rape. Statutory rape is a severe crime in the United States. In California, it’s […]

Rabin Nabizadeh

February 9, 2022

Home invasion is a terrifying thought. Your first instinct when an intruder breaks inside your house while at home might be to grab your revolver and fight back. But, there are many contradicting details about what you can and cannot do to protect yourself in this situation. Few people know if they can shoot a […]

Rabin Nabizadeh

February 9, 2022

It's hard to tell if your CA driver's license is suspended or not. You can't just ask the DMV because they won't be able to give you an answer unless you have a court order, and even then, this might take weeks. If you don't want to wait for weeks until your suspended license is [...]

Rabin Nabizadeh

February 9, 2022

California domestic violence laws define the crimes of domestic violence and their corresponding penalties. The law protects families from all forms of domestic abuse inflicted against either the child, the spouse, or any partner with a dating or engagement relationship. Domestic violence charges are frowned upon, especially by those not guilty. A domestic violence conviction [...]