Statistics

What is the Difference Between Competency and Sanity In Law?

Posted in Criminal Defense,General FAQ'S,Statistics on February 1, 2022

Watch any legal drama on TV and you are bound to hear the terms “competency” and “sanity” bounced around. Perhaps you may hear “not guilty by reason of insanity” after a dramatic courtroom showdown between your favorite actors, or the plot may feature a defendant who is “not competent to stand trial.” So, what is…

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What is Considered Child Neglect in California?

Posted in California Law,Criminal Defense,Statistics on January 21, 2022

The state of California defines child neglect as either general or severe. General neglect occurs when a parent, guardian, or caretaker fails to provide the child with adequate food, clothing, shelter, or supervision, but the child has not been physically injured. Severe neglect occurs when a child’s health is endangered, such as when a child…

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Crime Statistics in California

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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Effects of Solitary Confinement

Posted in Criminal Defense,Statistics on March 23, 2019

Solitary confinement is a form of punishment within a prison that serves to punish inmates who have engaged in certain behaviors. Corrections officers often describe solitary confinement as a prison within a prison – the officers keep certain inmates in a tiny cell that is smaller in area than an average horse stable. The prison…

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