Law Office of Douglas Pharr Blog

• Arson
  Apr 15, 2016
  California’s arson laws state that it is a crime to set fire to any building, forest land or property either by willfully and maliciously or ...
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• Field Sobriety Test
  Aug 5, 2014
  Driving symptoms such as weaving and lane straddling is enough suggestion for a police officer to suspect you are driving under the influence. ...
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• Domestic Violence
  Jul 5, 2014
  How is Domestic Violence Defined? – There are a variety of common definitions of domestic violence. The legal definition in California is broad: ...
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• Driving Under the Influence
  Jun 5, 2014
  Driving under the influence, more commonly referred to as DUI, arises in two circumstances. First, one may be convicted of DUI when one has been ...
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• Arrested for White-Collar Crime
  May 5, 2014
  If you are arrested on a white-collar crime charge, there are definitely certain things you should avoid doing. First off, do not run. If you attempt ...
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• Your Rights Under the Fourth Amendment
  Apr 5, 2014
  The fourth amendment to the United States Constitution protects citizens against unreasonable searches and seizures. The police normally must obtain a ...
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• When to Use Deadly Force
  Jul 31, 2012
  Your right to defend yourself includes the right to use “deadly force” in appropriate situations. You can use deadly force to defend yourself only ...
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• Intentional Torts
  Jun 19, 2012
  An intentional tort is an offense when the person deliberately meant to hurt or damage your property. For example, if some one punches you, purposely ...
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