Children can be an absolute joy and blessing to those around them. Unfortunately, not everyone sees things that way. Some people view children as easy targets for abuse. This tragedy should never be allowed to happen in the first place, let alone continue. For this reason, it’s crucial that everyone become familiar with some of […]

The relationships you have with other people are meant to be wholesome and healthy things that bring light and joy into your life. Unfortunately, some people take things too far and twist something that should be good into something sinister. If you discover that you’re being stalked, it’s important to take action to protect yourself. […]

If you’re not very familiar with the law, it can be easy to get mixed up when it comes to how severe different crimes are. Crimes generally fit into one of four classifications: felonies, misdemeanors, felony-misdemeanors, and infractions. The specifics in terms of what it means to be charged with a felony can differ depending […]

Your identity is what makes you, well, you. It’s such an integral part of you, it seems so strange that it’s a thing that could be stolen. Unfortunately, when criminals obtain personal information about you, they gain the ability to take on your identity for their own benefit, and usually to your detriment. So who […]

What is the definition of public intoxication in California? And what does it really mean to be drunk in public in California? Though it may sound like these terms refer to drinking or getting drunk in public, they actually refer to circumstances where you might be so drunk that you are a threat to the […]

Prosecutors take burglary charges very seriously in California, even including burglary in our state’s three-strikes law, which drastically increases the penalties for second and third strike offenses.    But if you’ve been charged with burglary in California, you don’t have to lose hope. The right lawyer could help to prove your innocence or get you […]

When most people think of a hit and run accident in California, they imagine the perpetrator fleeing the scene of the crime in a high-speed chase, like they’ve seen in the movies. But in reality, you could be charged with a hit and run even if you run into a piece of property or unknowingly […]

Are you facing domestic violence charges in California? If so, you may be wondering what you should do next. Many people are wrongly accused of domestic violence in California, and knowing more about the laws and penalties can help you get the best possible outcome. Check out our guide to learn more about California domestic […]

California law enforcement received a total of 166,890 calls related to domestic violence in 2018, and far more domestic violence cases go unreported every year. Experts estimate that about 20 Americans are victims of domestic violence every minute. Along with causing serious physical injury, domestic violence can lead to psychological trauma, emotional trauma, or even […]

Domestic violence in California is not a matter to be taken lightly. Those who are charged with domestic violence should take time to understand the implications of the charge and what they can do to get a favorable outcome for their case. Domestic Violence Definition California law defines domestic violence as abuse or attempted abuse […]