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Posted in California Law on May 5, 2022
If you are convicted of a crime, it can affect your Second Amendment right to bear arms. In the state of California, convicted felons will lose their right to own or possess a gun. Furthermore, California is notoriously tough when it comes to guns, and its gun laws are among the strictest in the United…
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Posted in Criminal Defense on April 24, 2022
Nonviolent offenses committed solely for financial gain are cataloged under an encompassing umbrella known as “white-collar crime.” If you watched the 2013 film The Wolf of Wall Street, based on the life of convicted white-collar criminal Jordan Belfort, then you have had a fairly accurate primer on white-collar crime. Belfort was convicted in 1999 of…
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Posted in Criminal Defense on April 11, 2022
When a judge sentences a defendant in a criminal case, you may hear the term “restitution” tossed around as part of the penalty phase of the case. Restitution is money paid to crime victims to compensate them for their losses. It is quite common for defendants to be required to pay restitution to help make…
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Posted in California Law,Criminal Defense on March 21, 2022
If you find yourself involved in an incident involving pepper spray in California, the legal ramifications could be complicated. That is because it is legal to purchase, own, and use pepper spray if used in self-defense, which can be subjectively arguable from case to case. It is essential to understand the more specific details and…
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Posted in California Law on March 15, 2022
All citizens of California have a legal right to protect themselves and the lives of their families, which includes the purchasing and wearing of bulletproof vests. Those who have been convicted of a felony, however, cannot purchase a bulletproof vest online or in person. While it is also legal to sell bulletproof vests and other…
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Posted in California Law on March 2, 2022
Protecting yourself and your loved ones is vital now more than ever, and carrying a stun gun may be the safer way to do it. In California, it is legal to purchase, own, and carry stun guns in most places and situations, but do you know everything you need to know about these weapons to…
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Posted in Assault FAQ'S,California Law,Sex Crimes on February 28, 2022
The simplest way of defining the term date rape is sexual assault perpetrated by an acquaintance similar to date is still rape. You will find that most states do not use the word “rape” anymore but rather refer to it as a sexual assault, battery, or conduct crime. Regardless of how it is labeled though,…
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Posted in Criminal Defense,General FAQ'S,Sentencing on February 25, 2022
Few crimes carry as severe penalties as murder charges. When you have been arrested and accused of murder, you can expect your entire life to be upheaved. The consequences of a murder conviction could haunt you for the rest of your life. It is essential that you have an aggressive California murder lawyer defending you….
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Posted in Drunk Driving,DUI on February 19, 2022
Facing drunk driving charges can be challenging. But if you have been accused of driving under the influence with a child in the car, the charges against you are far more severe than you might have thought. In 2022 there were 6,385 motor vehicle crashes nationwide that involved driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs…
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Posted in California Law,General FAQ'S,Sentencing on February 13, 2022
It is heavily suggested to all of those who intend to make a claim that they fully understand the amount of time in which they are able to file said claim or lawsuit. This is, by definition, a statute of limitation. Statutes of limitation vary by state, meaning that understanding those that exist under California…
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