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...
Month: March 2021
How can you legally carry ADHD medication outside of the house?
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...
What is the difference between assault and battery?
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,...
Dealing with past juvenile criminal offenses
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...