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Posted in Domestic Violence,Domestic Violence FAQ'S,Sex Crimes,Sex Offender FAQs on January 10, 2022
Domestic violence and sexual assault charges are serious, some of which carry the status of a felony. Under normal circumstances, both alleged victims and alleged perpetrators are concerned with the evidence that may or may not be used in a suit against them. While this is a worthwhile concern for those looking to find justice,…
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Posted in Criminal Defense on January 10, 2022
Although previous criminal justice laws put strict limits on when someone could be charged with murder, it also restricted the eligibility for individuals who were convicted of murder. This became an issue when many people charged with the same kinds of crimes would avoid these sentences by pleading to less severe crimes such as manslaughter….
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Posted in California Law,Drug FAQ'S on July 22, 2021
Most people have heard that drugs are “classified” on certain schedules. However, it can be confusing to understand exactly what this drug schedule classification means. In 1970, the federal government passed the Controlled Substances Act in response to the growing drug epidemic in the US. This Act established five separate drug classifications (schedules). What are…
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Posted in California Law,Criminal Defense on July 8, 2021
It is likely that you have heard the term “accessory after the fact,” as this is a favorite of TV shows and movies. Often, you will see a law enforcement official threatening to charge someone with accessory after the fact if they are hiding someone who is committed a crime. The reality is that Penal…
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Posted in Uncategorized on June 24, 2021
In most situations, crimes committed by a person under the age of 18 will be heard in juvenile court in California. However, there are times when juveniles will get transferred to the adult criminal court through a process called a “waiver.” A waiver occurs when a judge decides to waive the protections that a juvenile…
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Posted in California Law,Criminal Defense,General FAQ'S on June 17, 2021
There is often confusion about the difference between parole and probation, particularly because these two words are thrown around together so often. We do want to stress that parole and probation are different, and it is critically important for any person facing either of these to understand what will happen moving forward. Here, we want…
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Posted in California Law on June 10, 2021
When we watch TV shows or movies, we typically see law enforcement officers arresting somebody, reading them their Miranda rights, and then proceeding to question them. However, Miranda rights do not just occur in these types of situations. The Miranda requirements arise even if a suspect is subject to what is called “custodial interrogation.” Here,…
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Posted in California Law on June 3, 2021
In nearly all circumstances, it is unlawful to consume alcohol while driving or as a passenger inside a motor vehicle on the roadway. Additionally, it is unlawful to consume marijuana while a vehicle is in motion, either for a driver or a passenger. When we consider open container laws, we want to discuss what this…
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Posted in California Law on May 12, 2021
It is illegal to assault somebody in California. However, adequately defining assault can be difficult. There are various laws on the books that pertain to assault, but here we want to focus on Penal Code 240 PC. Even though this law does not specifically say simple assault, that is generally what this law is referred…
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Posted in California Law,Criminal Defense on April 28, 2021
When a crime is committed against a person based on their race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or disability, this can be classified as a hate crime. In California, hate crimes are taken seriously, and any person alleged to have committed a hate crime could face prosecution for a misdemeanor or a felony…
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