If you get arrested for drinking and driving, you could face serious consequences. Some of these include the requirement to pay a fine, loss of your driving privileges and potential jail time. You may face the penalties of a DUI if you drive with a blood alcohol...
Domestic violence tears apart thousands of American families each year. As a result, it is no surprise that domestic violence is a much-hated crime. This is why it can be so damaging in many ways if somebody falsely accuses you of domestic violence. It is natural to...
Most states, including California, make a distinction between grand and petty theft. While both crimes can carry stiff fines and even jail terms, grand theft is usually the harsher of the two. In some cases, grand theft also carries a felony charge. Understanding the...
If you are facing domestic violence charges, go over the different ways this case could impact your life. For example, if you own firearms, it is vital to understand how allegations of domestic violence affect you and make sure that you do not find yourself in an...
If faced with prosecution for allegedly committing a white collar crime, be sure to read the charging document carefully so you understand exactly what crime(s) law enforcement officials believe you committed. Also make sure you understand which government, state or...
Arrests for possession or trafficking psychedelics do not get as much media attention as cases allegedly involving methamphetamine, fentanyl or heroin these days. That does not mean that Californians do not get arrested regularly on charges of possessing or...
Domestic violence charges are no joke. If you are facing accusations of violently harming a former or current intimate partner, the consequences can be serious. While legal penalties can be steep in the form of fines, jail time and having a criminal record, they can...
You recently received a diagnosis for ADHD and now take prescribed medication for it. Someone you know who also takes legally prescribed medication had an encounter with California law enforcement that resulted in a drug charge. How do you avoid the same thing...
The phrase “You are being arrested for assault and battery” appears frequently on popular law-based television shows. In fact, many people believe that assault and battery are the exact same charge. In some states this is true, but not in California. In California,...
Having any association with past criminal activity on your record can have a dramatic impact on both your private and public life in California. It can keep you from working in certain sectors, securing housing, and even enjoying the exercise of certain civil...
