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We hope that the following web links may be helpful to you. If you know of a web site that we should add to our list or if you find a dead link, please contact us so that we may share those resources with our other clients and the public.

DMV - Traffic Violations

California DMV Vehicle Code (A very lengthy document you may wish to use the Search function of the main DMV site)
http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/vcpdf/vehcode.pdf

Traffic School Location List
http://www.dmv.ca.gov/forms/ol/ol745.pdf

DUI - Drunk Driving

Takakjian, Sowers & Sitkoff LLP 
Drunk Driving Information Website http://www.california-dui-drunk-driving-lawyer.com/

Click to access our site devoted to our DUI practice.

San Diego DUI Lawyer
http://www.sandiegocriminaldefense.com

San Diego attorney specializing in criminal defense and DUI defense.*

California DMV
http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/hdbk/pgs72duichart.htm

Alcohol Impairment Charts - Find the chart that includes your weight. Look at the total number of drinks you have had and compare that to the time shown. You can quickly tell if you are at risk of being arrested.*

California DMV
http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/hdbk/driver_handbook_toc.htm

Driver Handbook - Actions Resulting in Loss of License - Drinking / Driving or Boating - "Some Basic Facts"

California DMV
http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/hdbk/pgs71thru76.htm#points

Negligent Operator - Points, Hearings, Guidelines and Sanctions

Recovery - AA meeting directory.
http://www.recovery.org/aa/

Cocaine Anonymous
http://www.ca.org/

Auto Insurance Specialists - A.I.S. Insurance
http://www.aisinsurance.com

Progressive Insurance
http://www1.progressive.com

FAA
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION AIRMAN DUI/DWI PROGRAM - US Government site - Info for pilots re reporting a DUI

Find a Treatment and Recovery Program in California
http://txworks.adp.ca.gov/tww.asp

Healthtouch

Info on the effects of over 10,000 prescriptions and over-the-counter medications

Alcohol Programs - Mandatory DUI alcohol programs (90 days or 6,18, 30 months) See provider list at:
http://www.dui-help.com/fopnumbers.html

Article: DMV Safe Driving Tool for New Teen Drivers and their Parents

As part of its continuing efforts to combat teenage drinking and driving, the California State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) announced today a new partnership with Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and the Ventura County Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs. The distribution of 2,500 copies of an interactive CD-ROM called "The Key" which is designed to open a dialogue between parents and their children about the consequences of drinking and driving.

The Betty Ford Center

Alcoholics Anonymous World Services
http://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org

Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters
http://www.al-anon.alateen.org

HowStuffWorks
http://www.howstuffworks.com/search.php?terms=alcohol
"How Alcohol Works"

Los Angeles DUI Lawyer

DMV - Driver License Suspensions

DMV - California Department of Motor Vehicles - General Information - 916-657-0214
http://www.dmv.ca.gov

California DMV - Driver Handbook -
http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/hdbk/driver_handbook_toc.htm

California DMV Offices
- http://www.dmv.ca.gov/fo/regions/california.htm

Seniors Internet Resource Center This site lists a large number of links which may be of interest to seniors. Because of its breadth, some of the links may be more interesting than others. http://www.wiredseniors.com/ageofreason/

The Alzheimer's Association
http://www.alz.org/
A national network of chapters and the largest national voluntary health organization committed to finding a cure for Alzheimer's and helping those affected by the disease. The Alzheimer's Association is here to help. This site is your gateway to a wealth of information. Call them at (800) 272-3900 if you have more questions - and they'll help you find the answers.

WebMD - What is Dementia?
Dementia is the loss of mental functions -- such as thinking, memory, and reasoning -- that is severe enough to interfere with a person's daily functioning. Dementia is not a disease itself, but rather a group of symptoms that are caused by various diseases or conditions. Symptoms can also include changes in personality, mood, and behavior. In some cases, the dementia can be treated and cured because the cause is treatable.

Diabetes Organizations
http://www.diabetesnet.com/organiz.php
This directory lists voluntary, governmental, and private organizations involved in diabetes-related activities. Some organizations offer services to people with diabetes and their families and friends.

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/epilepsy.htm

The list of DMV approved "Mature Driver Improvement Course" Providers can be found at http://www.dmv.ca.gov/vehindustry/ol/md_programs.htm

California DMV - Driver Handbook - Actions Resulting in Loss of License - Drinking / Driving or Boating - "Some Basic Facts"
http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/hdbk/pgs68thru70.htm

For more information about travel and driver licensing requirements outside of the US, visit the US State Department Road Safety Overseas website at:
http://www.travel.state.gov/travel/tips/safety/safety_1179.html

DMV Traffic Accident Report form SR 1/SR 1A.
http://www.dmv.ca.gov/forms/sr/sr1.pdf

Drug Offenses

“California Proposition 36 – The Substance Abuse and Crime Prevention Act of 2000” - by the “Drug Policy Alliance”

AA Meetings
http://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org/en_find_meeting.cfm

California Codes - An easy to use site to look up all 29 California Codes and the Constitution as well as a listing of other state and federal sites.
http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/calaw.html

California Department of Justice "Stop Drugs - Prevention"
http://www.stopdrugs.org/prevention.html

Cocaine Anonymous
http://www.ca.org/

EGetgoing.com - A California company that enables alcohol and drug users to participate in group therapy over the internet.
http://www.egetgoing.com

FreeAdvice - Easy to understand legal info in over 100 topics. Voted "extremely useful" consumer legal Web site by USA Today.
http://www.freeadvice.com

The Indiana Prevention Resource Center on-line dictionary contains more than 3,800 street drug slang terms.
http://www.drugs.indiana.edu/drug-slang.aspx

Support Path - links to 1000's of Internet resources for support related groups, organizations and information on over 300 health, personal and relationship topics.
http://www.supportpath.com

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Tips for Teens: The Truth About Club Drugs
https://ncadistore.samhsa.gov/

DrugHelp is a private, non-profit information and referral network providing information on specific drugs and treatment options, and referrals to public and private treatment programs, self-help groups, family support groups and crisis centers throughout the United States.
www.drughelp.org

National Institute on Drug Abuse - Information on Common Drugs of Abuse
http://www.drugabuse.gov/NIDAHome.htmll

Juvenile Crimes

Domestic Violence - Spousal Abuse

Employment

Legal Employment Search Site

Emplawyernet

FindLawJob

Hieros Gamos – Legal and Lawyer Employment Center

Law.com  Lawjobs

Attorney Job Store

Federal Offenses

Federal Sentencing Guidelines

Federal Sentencing Table

U.S. Code

U.S. Constitution

Federal Courts

United States Sentencing Commission

U.S. Department of Justice

Federal Judicial Center

U.S. Courts – California Central District/

United States Criminal Code

Health Care Fraud

National Center on Elder Abuse

California Family Violence Referral Directory
By county, a listing of Domestic Violence referrals to shelters, legal assistance, batterer's programs and much more. Provided by the Epidemiology and Prevention for Injury Control Branch (EPIC), a division on the Department of Health Services

Goldman Institute on Aging
The Goldman Institute's Elder Abuse Prevention Program also heads up the San Francisco Consortium for Elder Abuse Prevention, a network of agencies in San Francisco who are concerned about the growing problem of elder abuse.

Sex Crimes

Theft - Shoplifting - Burglary

Takakjian, Sowers & Sitkoff LLP
Theft Offenses Website http://www.california-petty-theft-shoplifting-lawyer.com/

Click to access our site devoted to our Theft Offenses Practice.

“Alternative Life Counseling Group for Theft Offenders”
http://www.theftla.com/  
A non-profit organization which provides theft prevention counseling which may be accepted by the courts as an alternative to conviction or jail.

A non-profit organization which provides theft prevention counseling which may be accepted by the courts as an alternative to conviction or jail.

Federal Trade Commission - Identity Theft

This site is maintained by the Federal Trade Commission. More information has been to the site regularly, including government reports and Congressional testimony, law enforcement updates, and links to other sites with helpful information about identity theft.

The Psychology of Stealing

A manual for professional counselors, psychologists, therapists, social workers, practitioners, school counselors/psychologists, judges, probation and corrections officers. Authored by Steven Houseworth, MA, a practicing juvenile justice counselor for the past 25 years. He is a co-founder of "THEFT TALK" Counseling Service Inc., a Masters level Counseling Psychology graduate of Lewis & Clark College, an American Psychological Association affiliate member and college instructor. Mr. Houseworth has specialized in theft offender counseling for the past 21 years.

The Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation (OCF)

The Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation with more than 10,000 members, is an international not-for-profit organization composed of people with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and related disorders, their families, friends, professionals and other concerned individuals. Founded by a group of individuals with OCD in 1986, the mission of the OCF is to educate the public and professional communities about OCD and related disorders; to provide assistance to individuals with OCD and related disorders, their family and friends; and to support research into the causes and effective treatments of OCD and related disorders.

Mental Health Net - Kleptomania Symptoms

Recurrent failure to resist impulses to steal objects that are not needed for personal use or for their monetary value. Increasing sense of tension immediately before committing the theft. Pleasure, gratification, or relief at the time of committing the theft. The stealing is not committed to express anger or vengeance and is not in response to a delusion or a hallucination.

"Is your Child Stealing" A Guide for Parents
http://www.mnyipa.org/stealing.htm

Why do kids steal? What "signs" should parents look for to figure out if their child is stealing? What to do/not do if your child's been stealing? What can parent(s) do to help the child learn from the experience and stop the behavior. Where can parent(s) go for additional help.

Los Angeles Theft Defense Lawyer

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