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Posted in Criminal Defense,Sex Crimes on January 23, 2020
A new law that extends the timeframe that victims of childhood sexual abuse has taken effect in California. Assembly Bill 218 (AB 218) was signed in October by Gov. Gavin Newsom and took effect on January 1 of this year. The bill changes existing laws in the following ways: Victims of childhood sexual abuse have…
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Posted in Criminal Defense on January 22, 2020
Most people have heard of restraining orders, but they may not fully understand what they are. If a restraining order has been filed against you, then you need to understand what options you have. It is vital that you understand the nature of the restraining order and how it affects you. Restraining orders are also…
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Posted in Criminal Defense on January 20, 2020
The debate over the effectiveness of mandatory minimums has raged for years in the US and throughout California. Often blamed as one of the main aspects of high incarceration rates in this state, we are now seeing major changes take place to state mandatory minimum laws. This state has made some major changes that could…
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Posted in Criminal Defense,Sex Crimes on December 26, 2019
You have undoubtedly heard the phrase “sexting” by now. You may have a general idea of what the term means. “Sexting” is a word made from the combination of the words “sex” and “texting,” M refers to the sending and receiving of sexually explicit messages from one person to another through electronic means. This can…
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Posted in Criminal Defense,Sex Crimes on December 24, 2019
State law in California prohibits indecent exposure. This is considered a sex crime under Penal Code 314 PC, and a person found guilty of this charge could face a range of penalties. However, defining indecent exposure is not particularly easy. You may have heard that people only get charged with indecent exposure if they do…
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Posted in Criminal Defense,Juvenile Crimes on December 23, 2019
The United States has had a history of sending those who commit serious crimes as juveniles to prison for long periods of time, including life without the possibility of parole. This has historically been justified by pointing to the heinous nature of some crimes, saying that anyone who commits them must face adult consequences. However,…
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Posted in Criminal Defense,DUI on December 20, 2019
When most people hear about DUI charges, they think about someone driving a traditional passenger vehicle. This includes cars, trucks, SUVs, and motorcycles. In California, the legal limit for blood alcohol content (BAC) is .08%. Get caught driving at or above that limit, and you can face serious legal consequences. Aside from the legal ramifications…
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Posted in Burglary,Criminal Defense,Robbery on December 19, 2019
In many cases, people will use the words “burglary” and “robbery” interchangeably when in fact, these two words indicate two separate types of crimes. Burglary involves a person entering a building to commit a crime inside while robbery is generally meant to indicate the taking of something of value directly from another person by the…
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Posted in Criminal Defense,General FAQ'S on December 18, 2019
You have probably heard the term “guilty by association” since you were young. Also known as the “association fallacy,” this is the assumption that a person is guilty of something, not because of any evidence to prove they are guilty, but rather because they are associated with someone who is guilty. Today, we want to…
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Posted in Statistics on December 16, 2019
No place is free of crime. While many people let the fear of crimes taking place scare them, it is important to understand statistics related to specific crimes. Understanding the overall crime rate as it related to the population as a whole is important. Overall In California, the rate for many crimes decreased. Some of…
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