Recent Blog Posts
California’s Youth Offender Parole Law—What You Should Know
Ventura criminal defense attorney Paul Tyler on California’s youth offender parole program with early release to those who committed violent crime before 18.
Will Oral Swabs Become a New Standard for Roadside Drug Testing?
Ventura DUI defense lawyer Paul Tyler discusses the use of oral swabs for roadside drug testing & possible challenges in California criminal defense cases.
Are you Eligible for a Deferred Judgment?
Ventura County criminal defense attorney Paul Tyler discusses how to get deferred judgment or probation to avoid jail time for certain California drug offenses.
What Does it Mean to be Charged With a “Wobbler” in California?
Ventura County criminal defense attorney Paul Tyler educates the public on wobbler offenses & how to get a felony charged as a misdemeanor.
The Hazy State of Marijuana DUI Laws in California
Oxnard criminal defense attorney Paul Tyler talks about attempts to enforce drugged driving or marijuana DUI laws in California.
DUI Warrant Sweeps Demonstrate Danger of Ignoring Court Proceedings
Getting pulled over for a DUI, regardless of whether there is enough properly obtained evidence to convict you, can be an extremely stressful and upsetting situation to find oneself in. After all, a DUI conviction can result in stiff fines, a license suspension or revocation, public embarrassment from family, friends, and co-workers, and potential… Read More »
California Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to Police Use of Automated License Plate Trackers
The Supreme Court of California will soon take a look at the use of automated license plate reader (ALPR) technology by California police as it hears a challenge from two advocacy groups questioning the use and effects of the technology. Many people have never heard of ALPR technology, but more and more police departments… Read More »
Penalties for a DUI in Ventura County, Califiornia.
Ventura County is generally thought of as being a bad place to get a DUI. Generally, that is true. However, sometimes other counties can be more difficult to deal with. Getting a DUI is by no means a good thing. But before you walk into court and plead guilty it is important that you… Read More »
Introduction to Felony Charges in California
A felony is obviously the most serious type of criminal charge. As such, these cases are handled differently by the courts than misdemeanor charges. A felony can be charged by way of a complaint, or by a criminal indictment. Cases Charged by a Complaint Most cases are charged through the use of a complaint…. Read More »
What to do if you’re pulled over for a DUI in Ventura County
Driving drunk is never a great idea. It’s unsafe, even lethal, and can result in long-term consequences and expenses. That said, everyone makes mistakes, and in a place like Southern California where everything seems to be a hop on the freeway away, it can be easy to incorrectly assess your ability to get behind… Read More »