San Jose Criminal Defense Law FAQs

What is a crime?

A crime is a violation of a federal, state, county, or local law.  California law recognizes three categories of crimes: misdemeanors, infractions, and felonies.  In California, a crime can be punished with death, imprisonment, fine, removal from office or disqualification to hold any office of honor, trust or profit in California.

What is an infraction?  How does it differ from a misdemeanor or a felony?

What defenses are available to a person charged with a crime?

What is an investigative detention?

Could my driver’s license be suspended if I refuse or fail to submit to blood alcohol tests?

What are my rights if I am arrested?

Does a minor have the same Miranda rights as an adult?

If you or someone you know has been arrested or subjected to criminal investigation—whether facing charges for theft, narcotics, DUI or any other criminal offense—contact the San Jose Criminal Defense Law Office of Daniel Jensen as soon as possible, even before charges have been filed.