Criminal Law

Driving under the influence (DUI) and driving while intoxicated (DWI). These are different. You probably use the terms interchangeably. But they have different legal meanings. And each affects charges, penalties, and the legal outcome of your case. Laws differ between states. Here we provide a general overview of the difference between DUI and DWI. What Do DUI and DWI Mean?…

California law allows murder, capital offenses, and crimes carrying life in prison or the death penalty to be prosecuted at any time in the future. There's no statute of limitations on child molestation, forcible rape, and other violent sex offenses. Special circumstances as defined by California law can change the seriousness of many crimes. DNA evidence can extend prosecution timelines.…