Close

Articles Posted in Legal Definitions

Updated:

What is the Difference Between a Los Angeles DUI Conviction and an Arrest?

There is a very crucial difference between a DUI arrest and a conviction, one that leads to very different consequences. A DUI arrest is an allegation made by officers that they have facts supporting a guilty finding for driving under the influence. An arrest doesn’t mean that you have been…

Updated:

Arrested For a DUI in Los Angeles? What is The Legal Difference in a Guilty Plea Versus a No Contest Plea

Hoffman and Associates is a Los Angeles and San Diego based law firm specializing in protecting our clients facing drunk driving charges, as well as all criminal charges. The scope of this blog is not to discuss the pros or cons of pleading guilty or no contest in any particular…

Updated:

Los Angeles Marijuana Possession Charges

Marijuana possession is charged under California Health and Safety Code 11357 and is divided into a misdemeanor or felony charge depending on the concentration of the substance and the amount in possession. Many factors affect the charge, including the type of powerful argument made in court by a knowledgeable Los…

Updated:

Protecting Our Clients Rights After a Los Angeles Drunk Driving Arrest

It is important to understand the scope of issues involving being prosecuted on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. A DUI arrest begins a systematic process by the Department of Motor Vehicles to suspend your driving privileges, even if this is your first offense. Although both…

Contact Us