Category Archives: General
When Can You Claim Self-Defense to Battery?
Many individuals facing battery charges assert that they were acting in self-defense when they committed the act of physical violence that resulted in the charges, but the laws of California limit when this defense applies. Read on to learn about when acting violently might be legally permissible as self-defense. An individual charged with a… Read More »
Why should you consider hiring a private attorney for your DUI?
If you’ve recently been arrested for a DUI in California, you may be wondering whether or not you need to hire an attorney to defend you at your DUI trial. Perhaps you’re planning to apply for representation from a public defender instead of speaking with a private criminal defense attorney about your case. Whenever… Read More »
What Are the Consequences of A Probation Violation in California?
If you’ve been granted probation in lieu of serving a prison sentence, hopefully you’re doing everything you can to remain in compliance with the terms of your probation in order to stay out of jail. Depending on your individual terms, there can be almost countless ways that an officer can claim you’ve violated probation;… Read More »
A DUI for Driving Under the Influence of Prescription Drugs?
You understand that you can be charged with a DUI for driving after drinking alcohol, and for driving after taking illegal drugs. But did you know that you can be charged for driving under the influence when you’ve only taken medicine that was prescribed to you by a doctor, or even purchased over the… Read More »
Is There Anything I Can Do to Avoid a Three Strikes Penalty?
Being charged with a crime is never a welcome occurrence, but when you have a criminal record in the state of California, an arrest can have very serious implications for you. While California’s notorious Three Strikes Law has been modified in recent years, it has not been eliminated. Being charged with a crime that… Read More »
Ways in Which a DUI Can Harm Your Career
Ventura criminal defense attorney Paul Tyler talks about how a DUI or DWI can hurt your career or professional license.
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.