DUIs can have serious consequences. Accidents that do not result in injuries or fatalities can still rack up fines and cost...

Over 1.7 million people suffer from traumatic brain injuries in the United States. Cases of traumatic brain injuries range...

If you were injured on private property, you may have cause to pursue a premises liability claim or lawsuit for compensation....

Although facing criminal charges for murder is frightening, it is possible to mount a strong defense against such accusations to clear...

In the state of California, a first-time DUI is considered a misdemeanor offense. As long as there aren’t aggravated circumstances involving...

Gang injunctions are civil court orders that law enforcement use as a tool to distinguish people who are gang members so...

The Castle Doctrine is a form of the stand-your-ground law that can be invoked in your home if you need to...

In California, the penalties for violating the state’s felon with a firearm law are harsh. A person convicted of illegal possession...

With protests and marches occurring nearly every weekend in the downtown Los Angeles and Hollywood areas, the issue of...

Steps Conservators Should Take After Being Falsely Accused If you serve as a conservator for a loved...

At Lessem, Newstat & Tooson, LLP, we proudly represent clients on parole in a wide range of legal matters. One of...

Did you know that sanity and insanity can make a huge difference in a court hearing? Insanity is defined as: “a...

On March 19th, California Governor Gavin Newsom issued a “Stay at Home Order” to all residents of...

As of January 1, 2018, adults 21 and over can legally possess, privately use, and give away marijuana in the state...

By Lessem, Newstat & Tooson, LLP We are pleased to announce...