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When you are already facing a serious criminal charge, that’s bad enough. But serious crimes with a gun are punished even more severely than the same crimes apart from the use of a firearm. At Leah Legal, we have deep experience in defending against the full gamut of California criminal charges, including the most serious offenses on…

Some crimes attract additional penalties based on the elements of the crime and the severity of their outcomes. Therefore, you may be subject to a sentencing enhancement for committing a crime in possession of a firearm or using it during the unlawful activities. Usually, sentencing enhancements attract additional penalties to an existing sentence, meaning that…

In the recent past, there has been a robust debate over gun control in California. Given the different arguments put forward, you can quickly get confused about some aspects of gun ownership. Though the Second Amendment protects your right to bear arms, there are certain restrictions placed on handling loaded firearms in public. Other than…

California, as you likely know, has stringent laws regarding the concealed carry of firearms (and many other weapons). Specifically, Cal. Pen. Code Sec. 25400 makes it a crime to carry a concealed weapon in your vehicle or on your person. This article will discuss (1) California’s laws about concealed carry weapons and the charges you…

California has strict firearm laws that manufacturers, sellers, and owners have to follow. Understanding these laws is essential in knowing who, where, and when to buy, carry or use a gun. Leah Legal goes into further detail about firearm laws in California, to help you remain on the right side of the law, or recover…

A 4th offense DUI is one of the severe forms of DUI that a person can experience. Since DUI is a priorable offense, subsequent offenses within ten years of the first conviction usually carry harsher penalties. Keep in mind that while in most cases, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd DUI offenses are charged as misdemeanors, a…

Explaining the Driving Under the Influence Law in California A Driving Under the Influence (DUI) charge happens when a person is caught by the police for having consumed alcohol or illegal drugs, or a combination of both while driving a vehicle. In California, it is not necessary for there to be alcohol or drugs within…

It is difficult for a person without legal training or experience to assess both the strengths and weaknesses of a subsequent DUI offense because DUI laws are continually changing, and the circumstances of each case are unique. Therefore, getting help from a qualified Los Angeles DUI attorney like Leah Legal can be very instrumental in…

DUI offenses committed in the State of California are considered priorable offenses, such as a second offense DUI. In this case, a second offense DUI has more penalties than a first offense DUI. Leah Legal in Los Angeles will take you through your legal options when charged with a second time DUI, as discussed further…

A DUI offense is a serious crime in California for American citizens resulting in severe penalties. Similarly, a conviction of a DUI offense to a non-citizen bears similar consequences, but may not have severe consequences to their visa, especially if it is a first-time standard offense. However, some circumstances of the crime may make the…