Ever since technology evolved to where computers were invented there have been computer crimes. As the internet exploded, more and more crimes involving computers became prevalent. Computer crimes can be committed by anyone who has access to the device and an internet connection. Our Los Angeles computer crimes attorney would like to discuss the different […]
Being in the possession of a weapon in California can put you in a difficult legal predicament. It becomes even more challenging when you are in the possession of a weapon during the commission of a crime. Our Los Angeles weapons charge defense attorney would like to share with you the possible defenses to being […]
Did you know that you can be charged with possession of a generally prohibited weapon just because your cane, belt, pen or even lipstick resembles a dangerous concealed weapon? That is because the California Penal Code makes it illegal to possess, sell, distribute, or manufacture certain dangerous weapons, many of which can be easily mistaken […]
Unfortunately, many people do not know the difference between domestic violence and abuse. And contrary to the popular belief, you do not necessarily have to suffer bodily injury from your partner or spouse to be a victim of domestic abuse. You do not necessarily have to be hurt physically in order to be entitled to […]
Petty theft or shoplifting do not seem like serious charges, and yet the benefits of hiring a criminal defense attorney for cases like these are often overlooked. In fact, petty theft or shoplifting might even be your first criminal offense, so why bother hiring a lawyer, right? Well, wrong. Just because you are being accused […]
Contrary to the popular belief, you do not necessarily have to work for a foreign state’s cyber intelligence or be a “hacker” to be charged with a computer crime in California. In reality, any form of accessing a computer, computer data, network or system without permission is qualified as a “computer crime” under California law. […]
More often than not, people who get arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs give up immediately and admit their fault. But this is the worst thing you can do, as, even if you were operating a vehicle intoxicated, the allegations against you may be false or exaggerated. That is where […]
A child pornography crime is arguably the worst imaginable thing you can be accused of in California and elsewhere in the United States. While the penalties for child pornography charges are severe, the consequences go far beyond that. In addition to facing several years in county jail or state prison and paying a fine of […]
Being accused of prostitution can be a life-altering event, and even though prostitution (also known as solicitation) is considered a misdemeanor offense under the California legislature, the legal repercussions for the person facing the charges can be wide-sweeping and cause a lifetime of problems. People who have been charged with prostitution could face jail time […]
California has some of the strictest child pornography laws in the country. These laws punish those who produce, possess, transport, distribute, or sell pornographic materials showing or involving minors under 18 years of age. Being accused of possessing, producing, or distributing child pornography is a serious crime in Palo Alto, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and […]
In § 261 of the California Penal Code, rape is defined as “sexual intercourse accomplished without consent.” While this law may, on the surface, appear to be clear-cut, the long list of conditions that can constitute non-consent that follows this law can be confusing. If you have been charged with date rape (also known as […]
If you have been accused of or arrested in connection with a white-collar crime, you are probably weighing your options to decide whether to plead guilty or go to trial. More often than not, this decision boils down to money. Although white-collar crimes are non-violent criminal activity in the field of business, trade and commercial […]