5. March 2008

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Quincy Hoang is no longer practicing law … for now.

Quincy Hoang is no longer practicing law … for now.

I regret to inform you that I am not eligible to practice law in the State of California or any other state for that matter. However, I dare state that this is only temporary and that my license will be reinstated eventually. Until that time, I suggest that you check with Lawyers Guide or with the Santa Clara County Bar Association if you are in need of local counsel.

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8. September 2007

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Distinguishing Searches, Seizures and Miranda Rights

Distinguishing Searches, Seizures and Miranda Rights

This article briefly summarizes three very important areas of criminal law. Clients will often ask legal questions about the issues involved in (1) searches, (2) arrests, and (3) Miranda Rights (the right to remain silent). Clients often ask questions like(1) can a police officer search me for no reason, (2) do I have to consent to a search, and (3) does it matter that the police officers didn’t read me my rights?

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11. February 2006

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Getting Pulled Over

Getting Pulled Over

The following article addresses some of the questions common to a traffic stop and provides suggestions for maintaining your rights to privacy. It is important to understand your rights thereby making informed decisions when being pulled over. For example, you have the right to say no when a police officer asks to search your vehicle, although that might not be your best course of action. After all, getting pulled over should be just that, nothing more and nothing less.

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1. April 2005

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Bill Dispute? Suing Not An Option

Bill Dispute? Suing Not An Option

Consumers Finding Arbitration Severely Limits Their Legal Options

[While] reading the fine print many consumers are surprised to learn they lost their right to sue when they signed contracts and must submit to binding arbitration instead, reports John Blackstone.

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