May 27, 2026 | By Kerry Armstrong | Read Time: 5 minutes
At The Law Offices of Kerry L. Armstrong, APLC, we get many questions from people who have never been in trouble before who get arrested for drunk driving. One common question is, What is the difference between a DUI and a DWI in California? It’s understandable to have questions because California’s drunk driving law is complicated and can be...
May 27, 2026 | By Kerry Armstrong | Read Time: 7 minutes
Simple assault is a common crime, but exactly what is simple assault? California law defines simple assault as an unlawful attempt, with the present ability, to inflict a violent injury on another person. This means that you can be charged with simple assault even if you don’t actually hit or hurt the other person, as long as you were capable of...
Apr 16, 2026 | By Kerry Armstrong | Read Time: 7 minutes
What is the difference between parole and probation? While both allow you to serve part or all of your sentence outside of jail or prison, they apply at different stages of the criminal justice process and carry different rules, supervision levels, and consequences for violations. In short: probation is an alternative to incarceration, the court allows you to remain...