Rosanne Faul Criminal Law Blog

As a child and even as an adult can you picture times when you have tried to talk

yourself out of a situation? I can remember when I was in the second grade and

brought something of my mom's to school for show-and-tell. It ended up falling off my

desk and breaking. Of course, I wanted to blame it on the kid that walked by and

accidentally hit it with his sleeve.

Can you imagine the police interrogation - "Why did you... Read More

The holidays are upon us and the police departments in Orange County are gearing up to enforce DUI laws to make our streets safe…and make lots of money while increasing their statistics.

I hate to break it to you, but the police are going to pull you over for any reason…no front license plate, music too loud, brake light out, license plate light out, registration tag missing…Now is the time to inspect your car and get it to the shop.  Prepare for this holdiay... Read More

Proposition 215, The Compassionate Use Act of 1996, decriminalized the cultivation and use of marijuana by ill individuals upon a physician’s recommendation.   Although, a medical marijuana card is not required, over 46,000 Californians have obtained a card since 2004 (California Department of Health). 

Have DUI laws changed since 2004?  The basic elements of “Driving Under the Influence” (DUI) have not changed.  The... Read More

Proposition 19, the legalization of marijuana in California, would allow for the possession, cultivation and transportation of marijuana by those who are 21 years of age or older.  Although legalization will result in regulation and taxation, these are necessary in order for the decriminalization of marijuana to occur.  Compare this to the prohibition of alcohol – would one rather drink alcohol without taxation and regulation, but subject to arrest,... Read More

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