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Darren Kavinoky
Member since 07th June 2006
Occupation: Lawyer 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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07th June 2006
DUI and Motorcycles
Alcohol intoxication is a leading factor in motorcycle accidents and fatalities. Law enforcement officers have been trained to identify driving patterns that indicate a probability that a motorcyclist is driving while intoxicated. ...
07th June 2006
Special Considerations in Drug Cases
Diversion from criminal drug charges entails navigating the intricacies of Prop. 36 or deferred entry of judgment (DEJ), both of which divert from criminal prosecution only people charged with simple possession or b...
07th June 2006
Possession of Precursors (Meth or PCP)
Not only is it illegal to possess methamphetamine or PCP, but it is also illegal to possess the ingredients with the intent to manufacture these drugs.
California Health and Safety Code Section 11383 (a) applie...
07th June 2006
Possession for Sales
Possession for sales of illegal drugs may be classified as a misdemeanor, felony, or "wobbler." A misdemeanor is a crime punishable by a maximum of one year imprisonment in county jail. A felony is punishable by imprisonment in t...
07th June 2006
Possession for Personal Use
Possession of drugs for personal use requires the following knowledge:
§ Knowledge of the presence of the controlled substance
§ Knowledge that the substance is in fact a controlled substance. It is not ne...
07th June 2006
Marijuana Cultivation
It is illegal to grow, or cultivate, marijuana. The California criminal jury instructions gives guidance to the factors that the prosecution must prove in order to successfully convict someone of this offense.
"Every person ...
07th June 2006
Maintaining Place for Selling or Using Controlled Substances
It is illegal to maintain a place for selling or using controlled substances. Every person who opens or maintains any place for the purpose of unlawfully selling, giving away, or using any c...
07th June 2006
Intro
California is the nation's leader in drug arrests. A drug arrest causes major havoc in a person's life, because the penalties are harsh, with imprisonment in county jail or state prison. A drug arrest can follow a person through their whole life,...
07th June 2006
Evading a Peace Officer
The crime of evading a police officer is a misdemeanor. A misdemeanor is a crime punishable by a term in the county jail, up to one year. There are multiple reasons why evading a police officer is unlawful, including interfe...
07th June 2006
Intro
It is a crime to act defiantly to law enforcement. Such categories of defiance include the act of evading a police officer who is trying to pull you over, resisting a police officer or firefighter when they are engaged in their duties, and batte...
07th June 2006
Resisting Peace Officer or Firefighter
California Penal Code Section 148 makes it a criminal offense to willfully resist, delay, or obstruct police officers and firemen when they are performing their duties. The punishment varies with the degree of th...
07th June 2006
DMV Hearings
The California Department of Motor Vehicles has the jurisdiction to administer an Administrative Per Se, commonly known as APS, hearing affecting the driving privileges of the DUI offender. The DMV case is totally separate and independent...
07th June 2006
Forging a Prescription
Forging a prescription is against the law. It is generally defined as the illegal acquisition of pharmaceuticals for personal use or profit. People commit prescription fraud in many ways, including going to multiple doctors...
07th June 2006
Battery on a Peace Officer
The crime of battery occurs with the striking of someone, with intent to harm them. . California Penal Code Section 242 states, "A battery is any willful and unlawful use of force or violence upon the person of another." It ...
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