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  • 2025
    • April
      • Sealing And Destruction of Arrest Records
    • January
      • Understanding the Legal Scope and Consequences of Violent Crimes
  • 2024
    • October
      • How Social Media Impacts Criminal Cases
    • June
      • Public Defenders vs. Private Criminal Defense Attorneys
    • April
      • Who Decides Sentencing in Criminal Cases?
    • January
  • 2023
    • August
      • Murder vs. Manslaughter vs. Homicide in California – What’s the Difference?
      • Misdemeanor vs. Felony in California – What’s the Difference? 2023
    • July
      • 2023 How Long Does a DUI Stay on Your Record in California?
    • June
      • 2023 How Much Does a DUI Cost in California?
    • May
      • How Much Does a Criminal Defense Lawyer Cost in California? 2023
    • April
      • DUI vs. DWI in California (2023): What’s the Difference?
      • 2023 How to Expunge a DUI in California? Step-by-Step Guide
    • February
      • California Gun Laws 2023 – CA Firearms Laws Explained
    • January
      • California DUI Laws and Penalties 2023
  • 2022
    • December
      • Was your DUI arrest based on probable cause?
      • Why do people give false confessions?
      • 5 things you should know about drunk driving charges
    • November
      • Pharmacists with addictions can face job loss and jail
      • Are you being charged with securities fraud?
    • October
      • 2 possible defense tactics for assault charges in California
      • Why would someone falsely accuse you of domestic violence?
      • 2 times commercial drivers can lose their licenses over alcohol
      • Expungement: Frequently asked questions
      • Why outside help is useful when facing white-collar charges
    • September
      • What you should know about criminal sentences
      • 2 reasons you may stand out to the police while driving
      • Could you face felony charges for a California DUI offense?
    • August
      • Why fighting any criminal charge can benefit the accused
      • What is a DNA transfer and why is it a problem?
      • You can certainly challenge a breath test
      • Protect yourself against claims of identity theft
      • 3 ways a youthful charge can hurt someone’s college dreams
    • July
      • What is internet piracy: A crime against copyright protection
      • Claiming self-defense does not always work
      • How does a DUI affect licensed healthcare professionals?
    • June
      • Are you facing mysterious criminal charges?
      • How is a DUI going to affect you in California?
      • Don’t allow a loved one’s opioid addiction to derail your career
    • May
      • 2 careers where professionals can get accused of money laundering
      • My partner is violating a restraining order. What should I do?
      • How should you invoke your Miranda rights?
      • How does California law define domestic violence?
      • What does a grand jury do?
    • April
      • 3 ways a California DUI will affect your finances
      • An overview of California DUI testing methods
      • What does it mean to have a jury trial?
    • March
      • Does a failed breath test force you to plead guilty to a DUI?
      • Common terms to know during sentencing
      • What kind of trouble are you in if you’re accused of running a con?
    • February
      • What is “transferred intent” in a murder case?
      • Identity theft allegations often involve people you know
      • Can you cheat a DUI breath test?
      • Why must you act fast if accused of domestic violence?
      • Familiar fraud is identity theft involving someone you know
      • Why honesty might not be the best policy in a police stop
  • 2021
    • December
      • Current DUI diversion law has led to inconsistent consequences
      • Can you be fired over criminal allegations?
      • The importance of defending white collar charges
      • Why you need to fight any criminal charge against you
      • Possible defenses for your DUI charges
      • How are people drawn into white-collar crime?
    • November
      • When is self-defense legal in California?
      • 3 ways good employees get accused of embezzlement
      • Are the police checking your social media?
      • How is robbery classified and punished in California?
    • October
      • Little white lies could endanger your real estate license
      • Can my felony charge be reduced to a misdemeanor in California?
      • 3 ways a California DUI could impact your career
      • 3 serious consequences of a domestic violence conviction
      • Even a false bomb threat can carry serious penalties
    • September
      • A “morning after” DUI is very possible
      • What is forgery, and why is it serious?
      • Can your partner get the state to drop domestic violence charges?
      • How can a DUI conviction end your career?
      • Mending your reputation after a criminal charge or conviction
    • August
      • Is your professional license on the line after a DUI conviction?
      • 2 penalties outside of court for domestic violence charges
      • Common types of white collar crimes
      • 3 behaviors that could lead to California embezzlement charges
      • What constitutes identity theft?
    • July
      • Is a tricky business model putting you at risk of fraud charges?
      • Do you have to hurt someone for California to charge you with assault?
      • Could you get in trouble for throwing out your neighbor’s mail?
      • Can you get a DUI on a bicycle in California?
      • Can you protect your company’s reputation after an arrest?
    • June
      • Can you be fired for harming your employer’s reputation by being arrested?
      • Dealing with false allegations of domestic violence
      • When should you invoke your Miranda rights?
      • What happens following an arrest?
      • Expert witnesses can make or break your violent crime defense
    • May
      • Keep an addiction from ending your pharmacy career
      • Do field sobriety tests actually work?
      • What can happen if a mandatory reporter fails to notify authorities of child abuse or neglect
      • How murders are charged in California: What you should know
    • April
      • Prescription drug crimes can lead to harsh consequences in California
      • When are you prohibited from possession of a firearm?
      • When an officer wants to enter your home, ask one question first
      • Change your life path after a DUI
      • When you work in the mental health field, a criminal conviction can really hurt
      • Your trucking career is on the line if you’re facing DUI charges
    • March
      • What you need to know about ignition interlock devices
      • Could drug court be a solution for your Los Angeles charges?
      • Why is strangulation such a serious concern in domestic violence?
      • Why men and women typically handle alcohol differently
    • February
      • A patient could be the one to report insurance billing fraud
      • How a banking error could land you in legal trouble
      • How a DUI can affect your reputation
      • California DUIs: Should you refuse your breath test?
      • What is entrapment?
    • January
      • Understanding what the law considers to be bribery
      • What should you know about domestic violence charges in California?
      • Can you get a DUI for cough medicine?
      • What is an overly broad search warrant?
  • 2020
    • December
      • The relationship between addiction and embezzlement or fraud
      • Keep yourself calm this holiday season
      • How serious of a crime is identity theft in California?
      • How much trouble can you get into for having a fake ID?
    • November
      • Probation violations are serious business
      • Pending DUI charges? Protect your career prospects
      • A DUI conviction could affect your child custody arrangement
      • People often rationalize taking items or money from work
      • A mental health diversion could be right for you
    • October
      • Small amounts of money over time can add up to felony embezzlement
      • Mistakes in caring for a senior can lead to criminal charges
      • Could a California DUI could put your nursing license at risk?
      • Can you be a security guard if you have a felony?
    • September
      • What are California’s Veteran’s Courts?
      • Getting a DUI could threaten your career as a truck driver
      • Why are criminal charges more serious for licensed professionals?
      • Secondary effects of a domestic violence charge you should know
      • Bitcoin scheme leads to criminal charges for California man
    • August
      • If you’re a pilot, prepare to defend against DUI charges
      • What is malice aforethought in a murder case?
      • California smash-and-grab ring busted in raid
      • White Collar Crime Strikes Twitter
      • Marijuana can be detected long after you feel the effects
    • July
      • Strategies for defending against domestic violence allegations
      • Man charged with killing doctor in Sierra Nevada ambush
      • An overview of assault and battery charges
      • Special circumstances resulting in serious consequences for murder
      • Deepfakes are subverting the criminal justice system
      • The many ways a DUI can impact your professional future
    • June
      • Embezzlement suspect’s rights not violated, appellate judge rules
      • Can you become a firefighter with a felony?
      • Air Force sergeant arrested after shootout with deputies
      • What you should know if your spouse is accused of a white collar crime
      • Stole your doctor’s prescription pad? You could face charges
      • Lori Loughlin pleads guilty in college admissions scandal
    • May
      • Police officer charged with shooting colleague
      • White-collar crime allegations lead to plea agreement
      • Will you lose your medical license over a DUI?
      • Arrest made in 2013 California murder case
      • Target employee released after arrest for embezzlement
      • You may be right to question that DUI
      • An overview of a person’s Fourth Amendment rights
      • Man on DUI probation arrested for unregistered guns in California
    • April
      • Can you get identity theft charges for hacking someone’s Facebook?
      • Defenses for DUI Marijuana Arrests
      • Protecting your rights when you’re pulled over for DUI in California
      • Can pharmacists get in trouble for writing prescriptions?
      • Attorneys seek dismissal of college admissions charges
    • March
      • Why medical schools require criminal background checks
      • Wrong-way police chase leads to DUI charges
      • Woman charged with violent crimes after assault and homicide
      • Protect your child against the three-strike law
      • Truck drivers can lose a license after drug use
      • Prison time for woman in college admissions fraud
    • February
      • Why good people steal from their employers
      • Junk science still a problem in the courtroom
      • Bus shooting in California kills 1 and injures 5
  • 2019
    • December
      • 1 faces drunk driving charges after fatal crash
      • Substitute bus driver faces drugged driving charges in California
      • 1 faces drunk driving charges after multiple-vehicle crash
      • Fatal collision leaves 1 facing murder charges
    • November
      • Single-vehicle collision leads to DUI charges for 1
      • Understanding what money laundering is can help you avoid it
      • Traffic stop leads to drunk driving charges for bus driver
      • Investigation leaves 1 facing mail theft charges in California
      • Fatal accident leaves 1 facing drunk driving charges
    • October
      • Car accident leads to drunk driving charges for 1 in California
      • Former bookkeeper faces embezzlement charges in California
      • 1 suspected of drunk driving following alleged pursuit
      • How do IIDs work?
    • September
      • Not all forensic testing methods are reliable
      • Leaving the scene of an accident qualifies as a hit and run
      • The basics of identity theft: A diverse crime
      • Can designated drivers get a DUI?
      • Domestic violence charges when a partner tries to frame you
      • Errors in forensic testing can lead to wrongful convictions
    • August
      • Your silence protects your rights
      • What are field sobriety tests used for?
      • How a DUI can impact your professional license
      • What counts as concealed carry in California?
      • Man found innocent after 22 years of prison
    • July
      • Limitations of eyewitness identification
      • Penalties for white collar crimes against elders, the disabled
      • Money laundering makes money hard to follow
      • Understanding California’s ignition interlock device laws
      • How long do points stay on a teen’s license?
      • Should I plead guilty to get out of jail?
    • June
      • How much does a California DUI raise your auto insurance rates?
      • How accurate are roadside breath tests?
      • Identity theft: How to protect yourself
      • Even the finest leaders are susceptible to white collar crime
      • How can you avoid getting a speeding ticket?
    • May
      • Don’t Underestimate Plea Negotiations in Your Defense
      • How does being drunk affect your ability to drive safe?
  • 2018
    • October
      • Two former LA Deputy District Attorneys join forces to form Criminal Defense Firm starting October 1, 2018
    • July
      • California Bill Would Deem Youth 12 and Younger Too Young for Court
      • Man Ordered Probation After Threatening To Kill Maxine Waters
      • Jurors Attempt to Form Verdict Against Former Palos Verdes High Student
      • Mother Arrested After Leaving Her Children in Car in Sweltering Heat
    • June
      • Body Cameras Added to Torrance Police Department
      • Teen Killed in San Pedro
      • Arizona Suspect Kills Himself as Authorities Arrive
      • Court Rules in Favor of Baker Who Refused to Make Cake for Same-Sex Couple
    • May
      • Gardena Murder – Man found Guilty of Murder and Rape
      • No Supreme Court Hearing for South Bay Woman Who Killed Her Daughters
      • Rolling Hills Estates Murder – Woman Killed and Left in Car in Parking Structure of Rolling Hills Estates Shopping Mall
    • April
      • Los Angeles Medi-Cal Fraud – Drug Treatment Facility Owners Charged
      • LAPD Officers Cleared of Wrongdoing Involving Death of Man Who Had a Toy Gun
      • James Toback Receives No Charges after Multiple Women Accuse Him of Sexual Battery
      • Julie Esphorst Files Civil Lawsuit Against Drivers That Killed Her Son in a Car Crash
    • March
      • Police Body Cameras – LA Police Commission Approves Mandatory Release of Footage
      • Donald Trump and Gun Regulation
    • February
      • Homeless Pasadena Man Charged with Killing His Wife and Setting Remains on Fire
      • Los Angeles Crime Report – Gun Accidentally Goes Off at a Los Angeles Middle School
    • January
      • Shooting Ends in Tragedy at Prominent Long Beach Law Firm
      • Colorado Gunman Shoots and Kills Officer on New Year’s Eve
      • San Pedro Young Woman Remains in Critical Condition After Being Struck by Drunk Driver in Redondo Beach
  • 2017
    • December
      • Judge Steps Down After Sexual Misconduct Allegations Arise
    • November
      • Palmdale Couple Abuse and Kill Their 8 Year Old Child
    • October
      • Sex Crimes: New Law Changes Sentencing For Sex Offenders
    • August
      • Redondo Beach Attorney Slain in Her Own Home
    • July
      • Los Angeles Assault – Fire Department Members Involved in 2015 Assault Take Plea Deal in Civil Court
      • Signal Hill Murder – Birthday Celebration Gone Wrong, Man Killed in Strip Club Parking Lot
      • North Hollywood Murder – Man Found Guilty of Killing His Girlfriend in 2013, Denied Appeal
      • North Hollywood Shooting – Man Shoots and Kills Himself
      • What is the difference between an Infraction, a Misdemeanor and a Felony?
    • June
      • Manhattan Beach Robbery – Woman Robs Chase Bank
      • Los Angeles Rape Reported – Uber Driver Accused of Raping Customer
      • Guy Miles Finds Freedom After Serving 18 years of Prison Time
      • Manhattan Beach Sexual Assault – June 17th, 2017
      • Wilmington Officer-Involved Shooting Results in Death of One Gunman
    • May
      • Gardena Burglary Reported – Police Officers Pursue Suspects
    • April
      • Arrested for DUI? What to do if you receive a citation to appear in court
      • Defending a Drug Related Offense
      • Defending Sexual Misconduct Cases
      • Common Strategies Utilized in a Torrance DUI Defense
    • March
      • During a DUI Stop, should I answer the officer’s questions?
    • February
      • Infographic – Progression of a Felony Case
    • January
      • Charged with a crime in Torrance? Why You Should Retain Ernenwein
      • Torrance Juvenile Defense – Our Philosophy and Experience
      • During a DUI Stop, Should I Take the Preliminary Alcohol Screening Test?
      • Robert Ernenwein Bio
      • DUI Stop: Should I Take a Field Sobriety Test?
      • My Drivers License was taken away after a DUI arrest – what can I do?
      • Defending Theft-Related Cases
      • Criminal Defense in Torrance – Ernenwein
      • DUI Checkpoints – Know Your Rights
      • What happens after a Torrance DUI Arrest?
  • 2015
    • June
      • Mobile Justice CA – New Phone App Reports Police Misconduct
    • April
      • The truth can be used not only as a shield, but as a sword.
  • 2014
    • August
      • Former Los Angeles Deputy District Attorney and Seasoned Trial Lawyer with Thirty Years in Criminal Defense
      • Ernenwein has over 35 years of experience as Hermosa Beach criminal and DUI attorneys
    • June
      • Supreme court rules cellphones cannot be searched without warrant
      • Spotlight: manhattan beach
      • Ernenwein Practice Areas and Library – DUI REDUCTIONS
      • Have you been arrested for prostitution or solicitation? what you need to know.
      • Spotlight: redondo beach
    • March
      • California court of appeals rules looking at cellphone while driving is allowed
      • Did you press your luck this st. patrick’s day? ernenwein & johnson can help
      • Did you press your luck this st. patrick’s day? ernenwein & johnson can help
    • January
      • Girl scout manager pleads guilty in los angeles embezzlement scheme
      • O.C. Undersheriff named interim l.a. county sheriff
      • Justin bieber arrested for dui & resisting arrest
      • Justin bieber arrested for dui & resisting arrest
      • Study finds half of black males in u.s. arrested by age 23
      • 3 Arrested in connection with glendora fire
      • Flavor flav arrested for driving with 16 license suspensions
      • Justin bieber becomes suspect in felony vandalism investigation
      • Insane clown posse sues fbi for labeling fans as gang members
      • Two-thirds of americans live in the 4th amendment exemption zone
      • San diego gang members charged in nationwide sex trafficking ring
      • HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM ERNENWEIN & JOHNSON!
      • HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM ERNENWEIN & JOHNSON!
  • 2013
    • November
      • Ernenwein & johnson wishes you a happy “and safe” halloween!
      • Ernenwein & johnson wishes you a happy “and safe” halloween!
    • October
      • Have you been convicted of a crime and want it off your record?
      • Ernenwein Practice Areas and Library
      • Arrested for DUI in Redondo Beach? Read about what our attorneys can do for you.
    • July
      • Redondo Beach and Neighboring South Bay Police Departments Struggle to Fill Ranks
    • May
      • Amanda Bynes Arrested in NY for Disorderly Conduct
      • How a Los Angeles Embezzlement Lawyer Can Help You
      • Los Angeles DUI Arrests Approach 50% of California Total
      • Examples of Child Endangerment or Child Abuse Crime
  • 2012
    • December
      • What Happens When You’re Accused of Los Angeles DUI & You’re Under 21?
      • What Happens When You’re Accused of Los Angeles DUI & You’re Under 21?
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