Law Office of Jonathan Turner
3620 American River Drive, Suite 120
Sacramento, CA 95864
Phone: (916) 471-6506
Fax: (916) 471-6508
Often I am asked by prospective clients whether they should have a lawyer representing them when they appear for their first court appearance. My usual response is “yes” and here’s why. Your first criminal court appearance is generally referred to as an arraignment. At the arraignment the defendant is apprised of all of the charges
Read MoreThe laws regarding drivers license suspensions caused by DUI are extremely confusing. An arrest from driving under the influence of alcohol may trigger two separate license suspensions. The first suspension is an administrative per se suspension (APS) that is triggered by any DUI arrest involving a blood alcohol level of .08% or greater. The length
Read MoreA “Wet Reckless” or wet reckless driving is like a reduced driving under the influence or DUI/DWI in California. The formal term is “alcohol-related reckless driving” but it is commonly referred to as simply “wet reckless.” A wet reckless is governed by California Vehicle Code section 23103.5. A wet reckless is a sort of compromise
Read MoreMost criminal sentences that do not entail state prison, require probation. Probation normally lasts anywhere from 1 year for the least serious crimes on up to 5 years for more serious offenses. There are generally two types of probation: Formal and Informal or Summary. Formal probation usually follows a felony and/or domestic violence conviction. Formal
Read MoreDriving Under the Influence (DUI) penalties and punishments in California vary from county to county. However, some minimum penalties apply for all of California thus the penalties/punishments for a DUI in Yolo County and the penalties/punishments for a DUI in Sacramento County and the penalties/punishments for a DUI in Placer County, for example, tend to
Read MoreThere are few things more unsettling than having a warrant out for your arrest. However, if you have a warrant out for your arrest, all is not lost and contacting a criminal law attorney like Jonathan Turner is highly advised. There are several types of warrants. The first, is a simple arrest warrant which is
Read MoreMost misdemeanor as well as felony crimes require jail time. However, there are a number of jail alternatives. These jail alternatives allow the convicted party to avoid actually serving their sentenced time in a jail cell. Most counties including Sacramento, Yolo, Placer, El Dorado, Amador, San Joaquin and Solano offer variations of the following jail
Read MoreDomestic violence crimes are governed by a unique set of laws which can be particularly harsh. These include domestic violence arrests, protective orders, and penalties and sentences. When police are called out to a domestic violence disturbance they are generally obligated to arrest and take into custody the party they believe is most at-fault. Often
Read MoreCalifornia Business & Professions Code section 25662 commonly referred to as “minor in possession” or an “MIP” punishes people under 21 who are in possession of alcohol in a public area. Thus, it is not a violation of B & P 25662 to be under 21 and possess alcohol in a private space such as
Read MoreThere are unique laws regarding driving under the influence (DUI) for people under 21 years of age. For example, if you are 21 or older, the legal limit for DUI is .08% or greater. However, if you are under 21, you can be criminally charged with a DUI for having a blood alcohol level of
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