In the state of California, there are 23 offenses classified as “violent crimes.” These are crimes that, if you are convicted, will have a negative impact on your life. The terms “nonviolent offense” and “nonviolent offender” are...
It’s a good idea to have a defense attorney conduct a pre-file investigation for you or a loved one. You don’t have to wait until the district attorney files charges to get a counsel if you’re being investigated for a crime. A pre-file investigation...
California implemented a “zero tolerance” legislation for children and DUI to combat underage drinking. Anyone under the age of 21 who drives with any measurable level of alcohol in their system commits a felony. Because the consequences for this offense...
Embezzlement is a white-collar or theft offense that can be prosecuted separately or in combination with grand theft charges. If a person is charged with embezzlement, the first step should be to call an expert embezzlement attorney who can help them develop the best...
California’s murder laws changed in 2019. Prior to 2019, you may be charged with murder in California if someone died while you were performing a criminal, regardless of whether you intended to kill or were even involved in the killing. The conditions under...
If you are facing criminal accusations and want to learn everything there is to know about the evidence against you, one of the first things you should learn is the distinction between direct and indirect evidence. We’ll go through it in detail below, but if you...
