It can be difficult to find gainful employment in California if you have a criminal record. Unfortunately, most employers actively try to avoid hiring even talented people if they have a past criminal conviction. Moreover, this should not deter you from finding a job even with a criminal record. ...
Grand theft refers to taking property, labor or money belonging to someone else that is valued at $950 or more. Anything less than that is considered petty theft. There are four distinct types of grand theft crimes in California. You can either be charged with felony or misdemeanor for all four t...
It is natural to have concerns about what might happen if you or a loved one is under police investigation. A nagging worry is how long the prosecutors might continue to track you and keep your life under the lens. The statute of limitations in civil cases applies to private plaintiffs whereas in...
Is Your Child Facing Juvenile Criminal Charges? This is What You Should Know The standard justice system is not employed when a young person gets into trouble with the law in California. Juvenile courts are different from the regular courts most people in the state know. They have different guid...
Legal Implications of a Child Abuse Arrest in California Your world, as you know it, could change considerably if you are accused of child abuse in the state of California. California provides immediate protection through removal and restraining orders after instances of child abuse, especially ...
The State of California has created specific laws related to “revenge porn” because publishing explicit photographs online has become a commonly adopted means to settle scores with an adversary. Committing an act of revenge porn can lead to severe penalties for the convicted, considering that sex...
Good people can make the wrong impulsive choice in a high-pressure situation. Maybe you had a few drinks and, on your way home, you hit another car to avoid colliding with an animal. However, you know that the police will not see it that way. They will easily link the crash to a DUI offense. You ...
On July 28th, according to the local law enforcement authorities, a pride flag was stolen in Los Olivos, a town in the Santa Ynez Valley region of central Santa Barbara County. The Sheriff's Office in the county asked the prosecutors to charge two people with hate crime for stealing a pride flag ...
A single DUI in California can disrupt your life. You may face jail time, fine and license suspension even if you are arrested on your first DUI. However, things can become significantly worse if you had children in the car at the time. You are considered a threat to public safety when driving un...
The state prosecutor working on the case is the only person capable in California of dropping domestic violence charges. Prosecutors represent the victim in the court. They investigate the allegations and criminal cases brought to their attention. Their course of action is focused on delivering j...
Robbery, burglary, and theft are different crimes as per California law. Each of these crimes have their individual provision within the California Penal Code. Each crime has a unique definition with possible penalties. Your prior criminal record and individual circumstances leading to the crime ...
Aggravated assault charges in California are a serious matter. A conviction in these cases can have severe consequences for your life. Fortunately, seasoned criminal defense attorneys can use certain defenses even though the charges are highly serious. Keep reading if you are worried about what a...
Importance of Medical Treatment For Injuries Sustained in a California Car Crash If you are the victim of a car accident caused by someone else's negligence or wrongdoing, seeking medical attention for your injuries is not only beneficial for your own well-being but can also prove to be a critic...
How Much to Ask For in a California Personal Injury Settlement? As a plaintiff in a personal injury case, the first thing that you need to do is to put a monetary value on your claim. You should keep in mind that this value should not be too unrealistic and exorbitant. The amount you seek to re...
Your Rights as an Injured Passenger in a California Car Accident Being involved in a car crash as a passenger is definitely one of the most traumatic and frightening experiences that you can go through in your life. It can cause damage and injuries to you as well as your property. You can file ...
Proof of Negligence in a California Wrongful Death Lawsuit The death of a person resulting from the legal fault of another individual or entity is termed as wrongful death. Wrongful death cases typically arise out of accidents caused by negligence, medical malpractice cases, or criminal harm cau...
FAQs After a California DUI Arrest If you have been arrested for a DUI in the state of California, you will have to defend against the criminal charges brought by the prosecutors in court as well as against the DMV's attempt to suspend your driving license. If you get convicted, the severity of ...
Posting Bail After an LA Arrest There are two ways in which you can be released from jail, after being arrested for a crime in Los Angeles: Own Recognizance Release This means that a person can be released without any financial obligations, as long as they promise to attend all future court ap...
DUI And Implied Consent in California In its literal sense, implied consent means that no permission was directly granted for a particular action, but the behavior of the person granting the approval hinted at permission. In terms of DUI laws, implied consent refers to the approval granted to l...
What Defense Options Do I Have When Facing a California Carjacking Charge? Carjacking is considered to be a very serious theft crime under the Penal Code of the state of California. In layman's terms, carjacking is just stealing a motor vehicle. However, carjacking does not remain a mere theft i...
There are often cases where it is necessary to get an order of protection from the court. Women and men can find themselves in formal and informal relationships where they are being physically abused, stalked, chased, hurt or imprisoned, and they need to get help from the court with a protection ...
The idea of “copping a plea” or accepting a plea bargain is the mainstay of the plot twist on a Hollywood drama. But plea bargains do happen in real life as well for an offender. Plea bargains are a highly popular way to settle out a criminal trial. Estimates show that over 90 percent of criminal...
Forgery is considered to be a white-collar crime as per California Penal Code. Forgery can be committed in several ways, such as counterfeiting or forging signature, corrupting a will, and altering or publishing documents (bank bills, bonds, checks, etc.) among other ways. Several related actions...
When somebody gets arrested in Los Angeles for any crime, they can be released from jail on their own recognizance without any financial obligation or by posting bail. Your criminal history and the severity of crime will dictate the option available. You need to be arraigned in 48 hours if you a...
Attempted murder as per California Penal Code 664/187(a) is defined as the intention to kill another and to take concrete steps towards that intent. However, the intended victim manages to keep alive. Attempted murder, like murder (Penal Code 187 PC) has two degrees – first and second. First deg...
