Darren Kavinoky
Member Since: 07th June 2006
URL: http://www.nocuffs.com
Occupation: Lawyer
No of articles: 109
About Me:
Darren Kavinoky is a Los Angeles-based criminal defense lawyer who practices throughout California. He is the Managing Shareholder of The Kavinoky Law Firm, an 11-lawyer criminal defense firm that handles criminal defense matters exclusively. Darren has provided legal commentary on Larry King Live, the Today Show, Celebrity Justice and many other TV and radio programs. He is a nationally-renowned lecturer and author who delights in sharing his experience with others. More information about Darren and The Kavinoky Law Firm can be found at http://www.nocuffs.com or www.Californiaduihelp.com and www.gotadui.com.
URL: http://www.nocuffs.com
Occupation: Lawyer
No of articles: 109
About Me:
Darren Kavinoky is a Los Angeles-based criminal defense lawyer who practices throughout California. He is the Managing Shareholder of The Kavinoky Law Firm, an 11-lawyer criminal defense firm that handles criminal defense matters exclusively. Darren has provided legal commentary on Larry King Live, the Today Show, Celebrity Justice and many other TV and radio programs. He is a nationally-renowned lecturer and author who delights in sharing his experience with others. More information about Darren and The Kavinoky Law Firm can be found at http://www.nocuffs.com or www.Californiaduihelp.com and www.gotadui.com.
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Kidnapping The felony crime of kidnapping is generally defined as the taking of a person against their will, or from the control of a parent or guardian through violence, force, threat, or intimidation. The act of kidnapping often involves other cri...
Kidnapping
08th June 2006Kidnapping The felony crime of kidnapping is generally defined as the taking of a person against their will, or from the control of a parent or guardian through violence, force, threat, or intimidation. The act of kidnapping often involves other cri...
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Mayhem A person can be convicted of mayhem, assault with intent to commit mayhem, or aggravated mayhem. Mayhem Mayhem is defined in California Penal Code Section 203, which reads: "Every person who unlawfully and maliciously deprives a human...
Mayhem
08th June 2006Mayhem A person can be convicted of mayhem, assault with intent to commit mayhem, or aggravated mayhem. Mayhem Mayhem is defined in California Penal Code Section 203, which reads: "Every person who unlawfully and maliciously deprives a human...
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White Collar Crime White Collar Crime The term "white collar crime" is generally used to describe crimes involving cheating or dishonesty. Although there is no fixed definition of white collar crime, there are a number of nonviolent crimes typically g...
White Collar Crime
08th June 2006White Collar Crime White Collar Crime The term "white collar crime" is generally used to describe crimes involving cheating or dishonesty. Although there is no fixed definition of white collar crime, there are a number of nonviolent crimes typically g...
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Vandalism California law makes it a crime to deface, damage, or destroy the real or personal property belonging to another person. The crime is termed "vandalism," which is a misdemeanor, unless the monetary damage is great, and then it is a felony. ...
Vandalism
07th June 2006Vandalism California law makes it a crime to deface, damage, or destroy the real or personal property belonging to another person. The crime is termed "vandalism," which is a misdemeanor, unless the monetary damage is great, and then it is a felony. ...
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Recklessly Causing Fire Recklessly causing a fire is defined by California Penal Code Section 452 which states, "A person is guilty of unlawfully causing a fire when he recklessly sets fire to or burns or causes to be burned, any structure, forest la...
Recklessly Causing Fire
07th June 2006Recklessly Causing Fire Recklessly causing a fire is defined by California Penal Code Section 452 which states, "A person is guilty of unlawfully causing a fire when he recklessly sets fire to or burns or causes to be burned, any structure, forest la...
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Intro Property damage is punishable under the law by fines, imprisonment, and community service. Property damage means many things, from scrawling graffiti on a park bench, hitting something with your car, to causing a fire which damages property. Pr...
Intro to Property Destruction
07th June 2006Intro Property damage is punishable under the law by fines, imprisonment, and community service. Property damage means many things, from scrawling graffiti on a park bench, hitting something with your car, to causing a fire which damages property. Pr...
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Hit and Run: Property Damage Hit and run is generally defined as a criminal act. Where the collision is with property only, such as another vehicle with no occupants, the driver must leave information attached to the damaged property, as well as ma...
Hit and Run: Property Damage
07th June 2006Hit and Run: Property Damage Hit and run is generally defined as a criminal act. Where the collision is with property only, such as another vehicle with no occupants, the driver must leave information attached to the damaged property, as well as ma...
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Arson Arson is considered a general intent crime. This means that the defendant need not have intended the specific results, namely the burning of a structure, forest land, or property. What matters are the actions that the defendant undertook that...
Arson
07th June 2006Arson Arson is considered a general intent crime. This means that the defendant need not have intended the specific results, namely the burning of a structure, forest land, or property. What matters are the actions that the defendant undertook that...
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Plea Bargaining: How do the following differ from a DUI: Wet Reckless, Dry Reckless, Exhibition of Speed The prosecutor and defense counsel can agree to a lower charged offense, as a result of what is known as "plea bargaining." Plea bargaining u...
Plea Bargaining: Wet Reckless, Dry Reckless, Exhibition of Speed
07th June 2006Plea Bargaining: How do the following differ from a DUI: Wet Reckless, Dry Reckless, Exhibition of Speed The prosecutor and defense counsel can agree to a lower charged offense, as a result of what is known as "plea bargaining." Plea bargaining u...
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Plea Bargaining: When is a DUI a felony? How many theories are there to make a DUI a felony, what are requirements? What are the potential sentences for each? What is a wobbler, and how does it relate to felony DUI cases based on accidents? Prior Con...
Plea Bargaining: When is a DUI a felony?
07th June 2006Plea Bargaining: When is a DUI a felony? How many theories are there to make a DUI a felony, what are requirements? What are the potential sentences for each? What is a wobbler, and how does it relate to felony DUI cases based on accidents? Prior Con...
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Plea Bargains: What are the factors or special allegations that will increase a person's exposure to jail time/harsher punishment in a misdemeanor case? There are a number of factors or special allegations that will increase a person's exposure to har...
Plea Bargains: What are the factors or special allegations that will increase a person's exposure to
07th June 2006Plea Bargains: What are the factors or special allegations that will increase a person's exposure to jail time/harsher punishment in a misdemeanor case? There are a number of factors or special allegations that will increase a person's exposure to har...
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Jury Instructions Jury instructions are the judge's directions to the jury before it begins deliberations regarding the factual questions it must answer and the legal rules that it must apply. Although the court has discretion to give instructions a...
Jury Instructions
07th June 2006Jury Instructions Jury instructions are the judge's directions to the jury before it begins deliberations regarding the factual questions it must answer and the legal rules that it must apply. Although the court has discretion to give instructions a...
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Investigation of DUI Cases: What are the SFST's? How do CA courts deal with FST's that are not performed in accordance with NHTSA? The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) has done extensive studies of field sobriety testing (FS...
Investigation of DUI Cases: What are the SFST's?
07th June 2006Investigation of DUI Cases: What are the SFST's? How do CA courts deal with FST's that are not performed in accordance with NHTSA? The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) has done extensive studies of field sobriety testing (FS...
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Investigation of DUI Cases: Walk and Turn (WAT) The Walk and Turn (WAT) is a walking test. If administered properly, the WAT is 68% accurate in determining blood alcohol content (BAC) above .10%. In order to be administered properly, the test must ...
Investigation of DUI Cases: Walk and Turn (WAT)
07th June 2006Investigation of DUI Cases: Walk and Turn (WAT) The Walk and Turn (WAT) is a walking test. If administered properly, the WAT is 68% accurate in determining blood alcohol content (BAC) above .10%. In order to be administered properly, the test must ...
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Investigation of DUI Cases: What Physical Symptoms? Why are they Significant? Officers will observe the physical appearance of the alleged intoxicated driver very closely. This is done to determine symptoms of intoxication in order to form the basis...
Investigation of DUI Cases: What Physical Symptoms?
07th June 2006Investigation of DUI Cases: What Physical Symptoms? Why are they Significant? Officers will observe the physical appearance of the alleged intoxicated driver very closely. This is done to determine symptoms of intoxication in order to form the basis...