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 […]
Facing weapon charges is not exactly the most fun experience. Even though most people in San Francisco and all across California are legally allowed to own firearms, the U.S. government has imposed very strict gun laws. Even if you own a gun lawfully, there are quite a few restrictions that seem to be getting more […]
Undoubtedly, domestic violence is a very serious matter. In fact, in California alone, law enforcement agencies receive more than 150,000 domestic violence calls every year. Nearly a third of these calls (over 46,000) lead to arrests for domestic violence. Most of these arrests lead to prosecution and domestic violence charges. In many cases, charges are […]
With cannabis being smoked more and more frequently in the state of California California has become being known for the drug. The users and the growers. What the statistics say Currently there is no official research done on California as a state and its usage of the drug, there are federal surveys that outline user […]
Facebook has been a very popular way to communicate since the day that it was invented. Growing from strength to strength it is still becoming increasingly popular. What we expect, however, is that our communications with others, unless on the public wall are kept private. A recent ruling by the court in California has gone […]
The internet is something we rely on on a daily basis. The use of the internet is endless and can be helpful in so many ways. But alongside these benefits, it is a breeding ground for illegal and illicit behavior such as child pornography, drugs and arms trafficking and even sex trafficking of humans. President […]
While an appeal is a crucial part of any criminal case, it is not a new trial before a higher court, contrary to the popular belief here in California. Instead, the criminal appeals process refers to a very limited review of your final sentence or conviction by the Appellate Court in San Francisco or elsewhere […]