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Los Angeles Arrest: Suspicious is not Enough
In Remers v. Sup. Court, the California Supreme Court said that suspicion—even in a so-called “high drug area”—does not equal probable cause. For anyone having a criminal case in Los Angeles (such as gun or drugs cases), this case is a reminder that police cannot bootstrap weak facts into a lawful arrest. Los Angeles Criminal defense attorneys can use this case to win a criminal case by suppressing the evidence under Penal Code § 1538.5. The Facts: In Remers, officers observed a woman outside a pizza parlor in Berkeley: They approached her, reached into her purse, and removed the tinfoil package. Inside were Seconal tablets. She was arrested for possession with the intent to sell narcotics. Her criminal defense attorney […]
Strike or Non-Strike Assault With A Deadly Weapon (PC 245): Criminal Defense Los Angeles
California assault laws can be confusing, especially when it comes to whether a charge is a strike under the Three Strikes Law. One of the biggest areas of confusion has always involved Penal Code 245, which covers felony assault. Here is the simple breakdown, as explained by Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney 1. How the Law Used to Work (Old Law) Before 2011, Penal Code 245(a)(1) included two very different types of assault: Both were charged under the same subsection, but: So under the old law, which wording the prosecutor used inside the 245(a)(1) charge determined whether the case was a strike or non-strike. Defense attorneys constantly fought to make sure the conviction reflected “force likely” language, not “deadly weapon,” […]
Diabetes or Fasting: Los Angeles DUI False Positives on a Breathalyzer
By Alex Andryuschenko – Los Angeles DUI Defense Attorney When most people think of a DUI, they assume alcohol consumption is the only cause of a failed breath test. But what if a person hasn’t had a drop to drink—and still blows a positive result? For individuals with diabetes, those who are fasting, or people on low-carb ketogenic diets, this is not only possible—it’s scientifically documented. As a Los Angeles DUI Defense Attorney, I regularly come across cases where innocent drivers are arrested based on flawed breath test results. One of the most overlooked causes of false positive BAC readings is acetone, a compound naturally produced by the body. What Is Acetone, and Why Is It in Your Breath? Acetone […]