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Decision makers in California recently announced plans to overhaul the juvenile justice system in the state. Part of long-range planning includes closing the state's three main juvenile prison facilities by sometime in 2023. While this may seem like good news for...
People often lump assault and battery together as though they are the same offense. However, California has intertwined but separate statutes for assault and battery. Their definitions are located in the same section of the penal code that addresses crimes against a...
Thousands of prisoners in California and around the country have spent years and sometimes decades behind bars for crimes they committed when they were teenagers. It is not uncommon for juvenile offenders who commit violent crimes to be tried as adults and receive...
Like many other states, California has seen a significant decline in the number of juveniles incarcerated in recent years. Despite this progress, the state of juvenile prisons remains a topic of concern for advocates of juvenile justice reform. The over-reliance on...
Ending someone's life is a serious and painful ordeal that has long-term effects for all involved, especially the loved ones of the deceased. When a juvenile commits such a crime in California, in most instances, the law may treat them as minors; however, there are...
Cities in California and throughout the country have turned to curfews in an effort to curb youth violence. However, evidence suggests that curfews have done little to reduce crime rates. Instead, some believe that the data shows that they criminalize children and...
Domestic violence charges in California can have serious consequences, including jail time and having to live with a criminal record. In many cases, however, there are viable defenses you can use to have the court drop, reduce or change the type of charge....
California Penal Code Section 459 PC defines the crime of burglary as "entering a structure with the intent to commit a theft or felony once inside." A conviction for burglary in California can result in a prison sentence of up to six years. Burglary in California...
When a child is accused of committing a crime in California, the ensuing legal proceedings can be vastly different from those that would occur if an adult were charged with the same offense. This is because the law takes into account that juveniles, by definition, are...
Most people respect their California elders and treat them with dignity. Sadly, some don’t hold the same values. If abuse is happening, you should know when you can seek an elder or dependent adult abuse restraining order. What is an elder or dependent adult abuse...