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Holiday Precautions
During the holiday season, there is often an increase in DUI arrests due to celebrations and gatherings. Here are some precautions to...
Designated Driver Service in Santa Clarita, CA
As a DUI specialist attorney, I want to tell you about a Santa Clarita program that can keep you and others safe on the road. The...


What to Do If You Slip and Fall
If you slip and fall in a store, there are several steps you should take to protect yourself and gather information for any potential...


What to Do When Your Car Gets Hit by Another Car
Getting into a car accident can be a stressful experience, but knowing what steps to take can help you navigate the situation more...


Public Intoxication
Penal Code Section 647(f) Maximum jail time: 6 months. Elements: Defendant was in a public place. Defendant was under the influence of...


Drugs
The Health & Science (HS) Code codifies various drug charges. Normally simple possession is a misdemeanor. If you have a prior drug...


Why you should hire me as your criminal defense attorney
I am very meticulous, precise, and zealous. I will advocate for you. I will make sure you understand exactly what is happening with your...


Smile! You're on Camera
When you drive on a public street in California, you should assume that someone or something is always videotaping and photographing you....


Know Your Rights: Marijuana
Personal use in California: Health and Safety Code Section 11357. Adults (21 year and older): Recreational use of marijuana became legal...


Know Your Rights: Theft Crimes
Misdemeanor Theft: Petty Theft PC 484(a) Maximum jail time: 6 months Elements: 1. Defendant committed the crime of theft. 2. The property...


Domestic Violence
The law for misdemeanor domestic violence falls under California Penal Code Sections 273.5(a) and 243(e)(1). Both charges carry a 1 year...
About Me / Acerca de Mí / 나에 대해서
English My name is Deborah Hong and I am a criminal defense attorney with over 20 years of trial court experience in California. I have...


Know Your Rights: Fake ID
California Penal Code 470b: If you were legally stopped and you had a fake identification, it will be confiscated, and you may get a...


Deep Dive: Getting Pulled Over for a DUI (Part 2 of 2)
At this point tell the officer you are not discussing your case and you want to speak to a lawyer and DO NOT SPEAK ANY FURTHER. You may...


Deep Dive: Getting Pulled Over for a DUI (Part 1 of 2)
An officer can pull you over if they have probable cause to believe that you are driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs...


Know Your Rights: Expungement
Did you know that you can file an expungement to set aside your conviction? This means that if you apply to a job in a private industry,...


Know Your Rights: Driving under the influence of alcohol in California
California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 23152(a) Defendant drove a motor vehicle; AND Defendant did so while under the influence of an...


Know Your Rights: What to do when you get pulled over in your car
When you are driving, make sure you are seat-belted and follow the speed limits and rules of the road. A police officer may pull you over...
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