Did you know that, in many jurisdictions, police are required to take both parties of a domestic violence call to the jail? That’s two mugshots. Two reputations ruined. “They both had marks consistent with striking,” the police may say. “Therefore, we will let the courts decide who was responsible.” What if you are not guilty. […]
Child pornography is an all too common crime in California and the rest of the country. Children are exploited daily for monetary gain and a lot of it is done digitally. If you are ever found to be in possession of child pornography you will face hefty fines and years in prison. You might also […]
The legalization of marijuana has created a problem for law enforcement officials throughout California. Checkpoints for driving under the influence (DUI) are not only being held for alcohol anymore. Now, they are also being used to screen for marijuana use by drivers. Hundreds of DUI checkpoints occur throughout the state by police officers. The checkpoints […]
The state of California is switching how it operates the bail system in place for people charged with a crime. The changes were made at the end of August when Governor Jerry Brown signed Senate Bill 10 on August 28. According to Brown, the change in the bail system makes it fair for people of […]
Sex with a minor is a serious charge in California that can affect the rest of your life. The offense you’re charged with varies depending on your age at the time of the incident and the age of your alleged victim. Obtaining the best sex crimes defense attorney in Los Angeles is imperative to retaining […]
Minors under the age of 18 who get into legal trouble are usually tried in juvenile court rather than a criminal court for adults. The big difference between them is that criminal courts are designed to punish adults for crimes they commit, while juvenile courts focus on rehabilitating, counseling, and educating minors. Because the courts […]
With thousands of people arrested in California for drug possession charges each year, these cases represent a large percentage of the state’s criminal cases, and our inmate population is largely made up of those convicted on drug charges. Many arrests are solely the result of people being found with small amounts of illegal substances in […]
Computer crimes are some of the most enticing to commit because you don’t have to show your face to potential witnesses to commit these crimes. Almost every single type of computer crime occurs behind the scenes with the use of a computer or other electronic device. For those who have been caught or accused of […]
Have you ever wondered what it means when someone says beyond a reasonable doubt? If you’ve heard this saying in the past it’s likely because you have been charged with a crime in California. The most simple definition of this saying is that the prosecution must be able to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that […]
When you carry a weapon in California and commit a crime you will find yourself in a lot of trouble. The weapons laws in the state are strict, especially when it comes to firearms. It’s important that you know the laws before going out in public with a weapon on your person. It’s also important […]
When you are charged with a crime your life immediately changes. Arrests are quickly known these days for various reasons. One of those reasons is social media. If the arrest was in front of a lot of people there’s the likelihood that it was either captured on video or the people knew you. There’s also […]
All evidence must follow a proper chain of command if it is to be used effectively in a criminal case. If any evidence is improperly marked, documented, or lost it could jeopardize a case. If evidence is left out of the evidence room or winds up in the wrong hands it could lead to the […]