Law Office of Jonathan Turner
3620 American River Drive, Suite 120
Sacramento, CA 95864
Phone: (916) 471-6506
Fax: (916) 471-6508
Though the stated purpose of the juvenile criminal justice system is to reform and rehabilitate the juvenile, the real consequences can be very serious. It is vital that if your son or daughter is arrested, cited, or just being investigated for a crime, that you hire a juvenile criminal defense attorney right away. Many juvenile
Read MoreCalifornia’s sex registration law (Penal Code section 290) is extremely complicated and seemingly ever-changing. Registered sex offenders often mistakenly believe that they must register for life during which time they will appear on the Megan’s Law website for all the public to see. In some cases, sex offender registration is for life and mandates inclusion
Read MoreBefore an officer can pull over a car he or she must have reasonable suspicion to believe that the driver has broken the law. Often the officer claims the person committed a moving violation such as speeding, weaving in and out of lanes, or failing to make a complete stop at a stop sign. It
Read MoreIt is a growing trend for police cars to be equipped with audio and video equipment capturing all police investigations. Such video can be extremely useful to people accused of DUI in Sacramento and all over California. For example, video footage may contradict what an officer puts in his or her report regarding an arrest.
Read MoreDomestic Violence cases involve a number of unique laws distinct to matters involving people who are, or were, in a dating relationship. Unlike other types of cases, domestic violence cases often involve no contact orders/protective orders/restraining orders, forfeiture of firearm rights, lengthy anger management programs, etc… Furthermore, a domestic violence conviction or arrest can cost
Read MoreDrug charges range from misdemeanors to serious felonies depending on the type of drug, whether it is being sold or used for personal possession, and the amount of the drug at issue. Drug charges cannot only land a person in jail or prison for a long period of time but they can also mar a
Read MorePeople arrested and/or convicted of DUI in California are subject to the suspension of their drivers license. The length of the suspension depends on a number of factors including whether the DUI involved injury, whether the arrestee has prior DUI violations, whether the driver is over or under the age of 21, and may also
Read MoreOften a person is arrested but never charged with a crime or, following the arrest, charges are dismissed. Unfortunately, this person still has an arrest record which may prevent them from getting a job or professional license in the future. However, arrest records can be sealed, destroyed and/or expunged. If you have an arrest record
Read MoreOne’s right to possess firearms in California may be taken away by the government under certain circumstances. For example, a felony conviction as well as certain misdemeanor convictions may lead to the relinquishment of such rights. Likewise, a detention based on a California Welfare and Institutions code section 5150 or 5250 hold can cause these
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