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Criminal Law & Specific Crimes (Overview)

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The distinguishing feature of criminal law is the element of punishment. The purpose of criminal law is to punish the wrongdoers. If someone is accused of a crime and subsequently convicted of that crime, then they are to be punished. That is dramatically different than the purpose of civil law. Generally, civil law is intended to compensate someone for an injury suffered or to undo a wrong that has been committed. In the field of criminal law, the victim is not necessarily compensated, but the perpetrator is punished. In the eyes of the criminal justice system, the purpose of that punishment is to help reform the perpetrator; to restrain future misconduct by that perpetrator; to create a system of deterrents to other potential perpetrators; and, finally, to obtain retribution for the crime that has been committed.

Although most criminal prosecutions are initiated against individuals, there are certain types of crimes for which corporate entities may be responsible. Those crimes fall under the category financial crimes – fraud and other types of financial transactions.

The ultimate punishment allowed in our criminal justice system is that of Capital Punishment. That form of punishment is reserved for the most heinous crimes.

Criminal law is a complicated process one which must be handled by an experienced Sacramento criminal lawyer. If you have been arrested or charged with a crime contact a Sacramento criminal attorney at the Law Offices of Choyce & Crowell today.

CHOYCE & CROWELL
980 9th Street, 16th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
Office: 916-449-9636
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Driving Under-the-Influence (DUI) Statistics

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Since 1986, the numbers of alcohol-related crashes and fatalities have been slowly decreasing. Alcohol-involved traffic fatalities decreased 21 percent from 1993 to 1996. Although alcohol involvement in traffic accidents has declined over the past 10 years, 31.6 percent of all traffic fatalities were still alcohol involved.

Alcohol-involved traffic fatalities have dropped by 57.3% since 1988.

If you have been arrested for a dui contact experienced Sacramento DUI Lawyer at Choyce & Crowell immediately. Protect your legal rights. Call (916) 449-9636 for your free consultation.

2000 CALIFORNIA STATE STATISTICS

• 3,730 people in California were killed in traffic crashes. 1,233 of these fatalities were a result of alcohol; this represents an average of one-third of all traffic fatalities in the State.

• 30,971 people suffered injuries in alcohol-related collisions statewide.

2000 NATIONAL STATISTICS

• 41,821 people were killed in traffic crashes.16,653 of these fatalities were a result of alcohol(40 percent of all highway deaths.).
• Over 300,000 people suffered injuries in alcohol related collisions.
• 31 percent of all fatal crashes involved a driver or non-occupant with a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of .10 percent or greater.
• 33 percent of all pedestrians aged 16 and above killed by motor vehicles, were intoxicated.

DRIVERS
• 8,146 intoxicated drivers were fatally injured in single-vehicle crashes. Intoxicated drivers represent 57% of all alcohol-related motor vehicle fatalities.
• More than 1.5 million drivers were arrested for driving under-the-influence of alcohol or narcotics. This is an arrest rate of 1 for every 121 licensed drivers in the United States.
• Nearly three-quarters of drivers convicted of driving while impaired are either frequent heavy drinkers or alcoholics.
• For every 100,000 licensed drivers, young drinking drivers are involved in fatal crashes at twice the rate of driver’s aged 21 and older.

If you have been arrested for a dui contact experienced Sacramento DUI Attorney at Choyce & Crowell immediately. Protect your legal rights. Call (916) 449-9636 for your free consultation.

Sacramento Criminal Defense

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A Successful Defense is a Prompt Defense

Whether the criminal charge is for first offense drunk driving, felony DUI, or other serious criminal offense, it is critical to speak with an experienced defense lawyer right away. Our attorneys move quickly to investigate your case, review the evidence, and start preparing your defense. In addition, we ensure your rights are protected and were not violated during the arrest process. While our criminal defense practice is concentrated on DUI and traffic offenses we are experienced handling all types of misdemeanor and felony charges, such as:

Alcohol offenses: We are experienced defending clients facing DUI charges, whether it is their first time being pulled over or a third offense felony. In addition, our attorneys handle minor in possession cases and other charges.
Traffic violations: We protect our clients' driver's license and driving record by challenging traffic tickets involving speeding, driving in excess of 100 mph, driving under suspension, and other traffic offenses.
Drug offenses: We work to exclude or call into question the evidence in cases involving illegal drugs, such as marijuana, crack-cocaine, heroin, meth, and other illegal substances. We are experienced defending clients against drug possession, drug trafficking, and other serious drug charges.
Assault and violent crimes: We aggressively defend clients facing charges involving abuse or violence, such as assault, aggravated assault, battery, domestic violence, weapons offenses, and other violent crimes.

If you have been arrested for drinking and driving or other criminal offense, contact the experienced attorneys at Choyce & Crowell, LLP. Our criminal defense and DUI attorneys answer your questions, communicate with you and provide the information you need to make informed decisions about your case.

Our firm has received many new clients through referrals from other satisfied clients. View some of our dismissed cases or results and testimonials. To discuss your defense in a confidential, free consultation, contact our California criminal defense lawyers today.

We represent clients throughout Northern California with local offices in Sacramento, Fairfield, and Oakland, California. We have a great reputation among Judges and District Attorney Offices in Northern California because we regularly apear in counties such as Sacramento, Yolo, Placer, San Joaquin, Solano, Contra Costa, Alameda and San Francisco. With offices in downtown Sacramento on 9th and J Street, downtown Fairfield on Jefferson Street, and downtown Oakland on Clay Street, we are blocks from the local county courthouse and ready to appear for you on a moment's notice. We also accept cases all over California, so please don't hesitate to call to see if we can help.

Please contact us now for your free consultation.

CHOYCE & CROWELL
980 9th Street, 16th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
Office: 916-449-9636
Fax: 916-449-9637