Having a misdemeanor charge on your permanent record can have lasting effects. One of the biggest impacts is on your professional life since criminal records are easier for employers to access. An expungement is one way you can remove these charges to benefit your personal and professional life in the future.  What is an Expungement? […]

If you are involved in a hit and run case in California, then you should take the time to understand the laws surrounding hit and run cases. Hit and runs can be classified as either a misdemeanor or felony depending on the circumstances and there are different types of defenses used in each case. Misdemeanor […]

Driving under the influence is a dangerous act and being charged with a DUI or DWI can have very serious consequences. In California, you can be charged with a DUI if your blood alcohol concentration is 0.08% or more. However, you can also be charged if you are below the limit but fail to pass […]

When people think of kidnapping, they tend to think of creepy old men in windowless vans luring school kids with candy: In reality, kidnapping is much more than this stereotypical view. There are many different forms of kidnapping that can potentially affect you and your loved ones. Therefore, it is essential that you understand the […]

Kidnapping is a real issue and much more common than it should be. Nevertheless, that doesn’t mean that every person convicted of kidnapping is worthy of jail time. If you have been wrongly accused of kidnapping, or want to learn more about common legal defenses to kidnapping charges in California, then continue reading.  Wrong Place […]

There is a huge problem in the state of California with people abusing and misusing handicap parking permits. In doing so, these people—for their own gain—keep those with legitimate needs from the benefits of a reserved space. Read the following to learn more about “handicapped parking fraud” and what you can do if you’ve been […]

Some crimes are clearly misdemeanors, while other more serious crimes fit squarely in the felony category. Seems straightforward enough, right? The thing is, some offenses are what are sometimes referred to as felony-misdemeanors, or “wobblers”, because they can be charged as either felonies or misdemeanors. So what are some “wobbler” offenses? Burglary The circumstances and […]

Millions of people are stalked every year. At best, the person being stalked is annoyed. At worst, they can become the victim of violence and even be killed. Stalking is taken seriously in the state of California. As such, it’s important to understand what stalking is and what the ramifications of it are. The Legal […]

You’ve spent hours and given up countless opportunities to care for your beloved elderly relatives. It’s shocking to think that you might be accused of elder abuse, but false accusations happen all too often. Whether the accuser means to take advantage of you or is genuinely trying to protect their loved one, there are some […]

Some crimes are clearly misdemeanors, while other more serious crimes fit squarely in the felony category. Seems straightforward enough, right? The thing is, some offenses are what is sometimes referred to as felony-misdemeanors, or “wobblers” because they can be charged as either felonies or misdemeanors. So what are some “wobbler” offenses? Burglary The circumstances and […]