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Less than a decade ago, the City of Chicago attempted to pass an ordinance that would ban handgun ownership, even inside a trained individual’s home. It immediately sparked serious controversy and ...

We Honor those today who have given their lives so that we may live ours in Freedom; our memories and our GRATITUDE, will NEVER die!! Ivan Morse - Dublin Criminal Defense Attorney, Lawyer - ...

According to California’s penal code, battery is defined as the willful and unlawful use of force or violence upon another person. If you have been convicted for battery in the state of California, ...

There was a recent article in the Los Angeles Times regarding errors found in blood- alcohol testing. A few weeks ago, the Orange County Crime Lab discovered errors in the blood-alcohol testing for ...

On April 17 th , 2013 the U.S. Supreme Court made a ruling regarding blood tests. Now, people who are suspected to be alcohol-intoxicated while driving are not allowed to be taken to the hospitals for ...

Long before the California Penal Code defined the crime of burglary , there was a Common Law definition. Over time, California has whittled away at that definition such that much more behavior ...

California Penal Code § 459 and 459.5 According to the California Penal Code, burglary is any instance in which a person unlawfully enters a “home, store, car, boat, etc. with the intent to perpetrate ...

The terms burglary and robbery are often used as synonyms by people who are unaware of the difference. These two theft crimes are different and result in different penalties in California. First, the ...

Bail in California In California, the median bail is $50,000. That means a person pays a bail bondsman 10% ($5,000 dollars) just to be released from jail pending trial; which is not refundable. ...

As a former Oakland Police Officer, I gave advice to citizens on how to protect themselves, such as: Be aware of your surroundings; Make noise; Carry a whistle and blow if you are assaulted; In a car, ...

James Madison is credited as being “the Father of the Bill of Rights.” The Bill of Rights is the first 10 amendments of the U.S. Constitution. Madison authored the Bill of Rights, and in 1791 it was ...

During my time as an Oakland Police Officer, we arrested many people in public places who were unable to care for themselves or others. We would find people passed out and lying on the sidewalk and ...

Section 503 of the California Penal Code defines embezzlement as the “fraudulent appropriation of property by a person to whom it has been entrusted.” At the Law Office of Ivan O.B. Morse, we have ...

Under California law, “battery is any willful and unlawful use of force or violence upon the person of another.” However, people who have been convicted of battery can possibly have their arrest ...

When a person is arrested for DUI, 2 things are going on: The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) wants to suspend the driver’s license; and The court wants to punish the driver. It is very ...

There are many things one should know about the DMV. We will be discussing how you may lose your California Driver’s license (CDL) and the ramification thereof. You have a right to have a DMV Hearing ...

If arrested for DUI , no alcohol, Drugs only, the police should not take your drover's license and give you a temporary license. One is not required to contact the the DMV within 10 days if the DUI ...

In California, domestic violence occurs when a person commits a criminal act within one of the types of relationships specified by the California Penal Code: Spouse or former spouse Cohabitant or ...

By: Law Office of Ivan O.B. Morse Each state has different definitions and penalties for domestic violence . In California, the law defines domestic violence as committing a criminal act against a ...

If you have previous charges for being under the influence of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, or possession of or use of any other drug, ...

Drug crimes and the penalties involved have a lot to do with the type of drug involved. California categorizes drugs into five different schedules, ranging from most serious and addictive to less ...

When discussing marijuana possession in California, the key aspects of a case involve the amount in possession and the location. In order to be arrested for possession of marijuana, you generally need ...

When a person is arrested for DUI, 2 things are going on: The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) wants to suspend the driver’s license; and The court wants to punish the driver. It is very ...

In California, if you are arrested for driving under the influence ( DUI ), there are two processes that will be going on. First, the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) wants to suspend your driving ...

Criminal Defense Attorney Handling DUI Expungements in Dublin, Oakland, and Throughout the State of California Being convicted of a DUI has harsh, long-lasting consequences on your life. In addition ...

If arrested for DUI , no alcohol, Drugs only, the police should not take your drover's license and give you a temporary license. One is not required to contact the the DMV within 10 days if the DUI ...

Criminal Defense Attorney, in Dublin CA, Livermore CA, Pleasanton CA, and northern California in general, offers the following advice if stopped for DUI : Do NOT ever say that you have had any ...

If arrested for DUI, Livermore DUI Criminal Defense Attorney Ivan Morse would suggest the following as it pertains to the DMV: After you get out of custody, make sure you call the DMV number on the ...

DUI charges can be hefty, and they sometimes have the power to drastically affect your life, if you aren’t careful. In the United States, implied consent laws are in place to safeguard every person on ...

Criminal Defense Attorney Handling DUI Expungements in Dublin, Oakland, and Throughout the State of California Being convicted of a DUI has harsh, long-lasting consequences on your life. In addition ...

According to California’s penal code, battery is defined as the willful and unlawful use of force or violence upon another person. If you have been convicted for battery in the state of California, ...

In the state of California, if you have been arrested for and convicted of petty theft, you may be able to expunge the record. This is a viable option for people in select cases and situations, as ...

As an Oakland Police Officer in the Academy, we learned the definitions of crimes. We also learned that the classification of a crime as an infraction, misdemeanor, felony, or wobbler is based on the ...

Misdemeanor vs. Felony If you are involved in a car accident which ends up causing damage to someone else’s property, and you leave the scene without properly identifying yourself to the other parties ...

During my time as an Oakland Police Officer, we arrested many people in public places who were unable to care for themselves or others. We would find people passed out and lying on the sidewalk and ...

If you were asked to perform a field sobriety test due to suspicion of intoxication, the results can serve as probable cause for a DUI arrest. In order to fight against conviction and avoid the ...

Field sobriety tests are often thought of as subjective exercises that many people can easily fail. While they are meant to evaluate a person's ability to operate a vehicle and their attentiveness, ...

We have heard politicians and famous people exercise their Constitutional Right to Remain Silent. This is because that anything you say can and will be used against you in court of law. Most citizens ...

Many of us are aware of our rights, including the Fourth Amendment, which prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures without a legal search warrant, which can only be obtained with probable cause. ...

When the police stop your car for an infraction, and you cannot find the registration for the car you’re driving, the police violate the 4 th Amendment if they search your car for the registration ...

Privacy is one of the fundamental rights given to us by the United States Constitution. This has been best described as a “legitimate expectation of privacy” of the area to be searched. Our Founding ...

Privacy is one of the fundamental rights of the American constitution, as the government believes its people deserve the right to protect their property and assets as best as they see fit. Law ...

This past week, the Supreme Court ruled against Republican-led legislatures who redrew the congressional districts, claiming they violated the Constitution. The justices claimed the legislatures ...

According to the California Proposition 64, regarding Adult Use of Marijuana Act of 2016, you cannot lawfully purchase marijuana, weed, or cannabis until January 01, 2018. In order to do so, you must ...

As an Oakland Police Officer in the Academy, we learned the definitions of crimes. We also learned that the classification of a crime as an infraction, misdemeanor, felony, or wobbler is based on the ...

Misdemeanor vs. Felony If you are involved in a car accident which ends up causing damage to someone else’s property, and you leave the scene without properly identifying yourself to the other parties ...

Infractions, misdemeanors, felonies, and wobblers--these terms can be confusing for people who don’t have an in-depth level of knowledge of the legal realm. This is why our Dublin criminal defense ...

If you have been arrested, but no charges were filed, you may be able to have all law enforcement agencies destroy all records. This is different from an expungement. Many times, a person has an ...

On November 4, 2014, California voters passed the ballot initiative Proposition 47, which lessens the penalty for crimes that fit the category of "nonviolent" and "nonserious." The bill affected ...

As a former Oakland Police Officer, I gave advice to citizens on how to protect themselves, such as: Be aware of your surroundings; Make noise; Carry a whistle and blow if you are assaulted; In a car, ...

California passed a new law this year which goes into effect on January 1, 2021. The new law reduces the maximum length of probation possible for most misdemeanors to one (1) year. It also reduces the ...

On November 4, 2014, California voters passed the ballot initiative Proposition 47, which lessens the penalty for crimes that fit the category of "nonviolent" and "nonserious." The bill affected ...

According to the California Proposition 64, regarding Adult Use of Marijuana Act of 2016, you cannot lawfully purchase marijuana, weed, or cannabis until January 01, 2018. In order to do so, you must ...

We Honor those today who have given their lives so that we may live ours in Freedom; our memories and our GRATITUDE, will NEVER die!! Ivan Morse - Dublin Criminal Defense Attorney, Lawyer - ...

"The law is reason free from passion." – Aristotle “May you have the strength of eagles' wings, The faith and courage to fly to new heights, And the wisdom of the universe to carry you there.” – ...

No excuse for being unable to pay fines. i.e. Being too poor = GO TO JAIL. Until recently, courts have held there is nothing wrong with incarcerating a person who doesn’t pay court fines and fees. In ...

This past week, the Supreme Court ruled against Republican-led legislatures who redrew the congressional districts, claiming they violated the Constitution. The justices claimed the legislatures ...

On November 4, 2014, California voters passed the ballot initiative Proposition 47, which lessens the penalty for crimes that fit the category of "nonviolent" and "nonserious." The bill affected ...

Less than a decade ago, the City of Chicago attempted to pass an ordinance that would ban handgun ownership, even inside a trained individual’s home. It immediately sparked serious controversy and ...

The 14 th Amendment & Forfeiture in California In the state of California, many arrests for drugs are subject to forfeiture laws. This means that the government can seize most property without ...

Privacy is one of the fundamental rights of the American constitution, as the government believes its people deserve the right to protect their property and assets as best as they see fit. Law ...

We have heard politicians and famous people exercise their Constitutional Right to Remain Silent. This is because that anything you say can and will be used against you in court of law. Most citizens ...

It was quite gratifying when I received a call from a gentleman from the Stockton, CA area thanking me for videos posted on the web site. It seems he had reviewed my videos earlier in the year, and ...

Criminal Defense Attorney, in Dublin CA, Livermore CA, Pleasanton CA, and northern California in general, offers the following advice if stopped for DUI : Do NOT ever say that you have had any ...

The terms burglary and robbery are often used as synonyms by people who are unaware of the difference. These two theft crimes are different and result in different penalties in California. First, the ...

Less than a decade ago, the City of Chicago attempted to pass an ordinance that would ban handgun ownership, even inside a trained individual’s home. It immediately sparked serious controversy and ...

In Livermore, CA, 44-year-old C.H. was convicted of sexually abusing two 14-year-old boys. When the abuse came to light, it was discovered that she has taken tens of thousands of dollars from her ...

In California, sex offenders are subjected to a harsh set of penalties, as regulated by Megan's Law . Under the jurisdiction of the law, state law enforcement authorities are expected to make ...

We Honor those today who have given their lives so that we may live ours in Freedom; our memories and our GRATITUDE, will NEVER die!! Ivan Morse - Dublin Criminal Defense Attorney, Lawyer - ...

Client Charged with DUI, Possession of Drugs, Under the Influence of Drugs and Child Endangerment in 2007. All charges dismissed for failure to prosecute in a timely manner.

A vehicle stopped by the police is a detention governed by the 4 th Amendment. Detaining motorists, i.e., stopping a person by the police activating their red lights/siren, is a detention even if its ...

Many of us are aware of our rights, including the Fourth Amendment, which prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures without a legal search warrant, which can only be obtained with probable cause. ...

California Penal Code § 459 and 459.5 According to the California Penal Code, burglary is any instance in which a person unlawfully enters a “home, store, car, boat, etc. with the intent to perpetrate ...

In the state of California, if you have been arrested for and convicted of petty theft, you may be able to expunge the record. This is a viable option for people in select cases and situations, as ...

Were you arrested for petty theft but never actually faced a conviction for the crime you were arrested for? If this is the case, your arrest will show up on your permanent criminal record for the ...

When the police stop your car for an infraction, and you cannot find the registration for the car you’re driving, the police violate the 4 th Amendment if they search your car for the registration ...

Even if you are on probation, that does not give police the right to arbitrarily detain you for no reason, especially if the officer doesn’t know you are on probation at the time of initiating the ...

Privacy is one of the fundamental rights of the American constitution, as the government believes its people deserve the right to protect their property and assets as best as they see fit. Law ...

This past week, the Supreme Court ruled against Republican-led legislatures who redrew the congressional districts, claiming they violated the Constitution. The justices claimed the legislatures ...