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Victims of domestic abuse may fear for their safety, leading them to seek a restraining order. Sometimes, a troubled spouse or partner might tell untruths to the court as a way of punishing an innocent person. Regardless of the specific circumstances, the victim and...
Having your child get arrested in California for committing a serious crime can quickly change your lives. After the initial shock has worn off, it's essential to begin looking for a criminal defense lawyer who can represent them. Choosing a legal professional should...
The police might engage in questionable tactics when interrogating a suspect. “Questionable” does not always mean illegal, as law enforcement may legally lie to someone to elicit incriminating responses. Adults might have difficulty keeping themselves out of trouble...
Every driver who is pulled over by law enforcement in California knows they are under suspicion of DUI when the officer begins the field sobriety test. The test is a basic investigation tool that all officers are trained in performing, and many of the processes are...
Anyone who is convicted of domestic violence is prevented from possessing firearms. This prohibition applies in California and the rest of the U.S. It is designed to address cases of assault, battery, stalking and harassment. Certain conditions under domestic violence...
In December 2021, the Los Angeles County district attorney issued a memo announcing a new juvenile diversion program. This proposed program will be expansive, allowing minors accused of many different types of offenses the ability to avoid criminal prosecution so that...
While it might seem intuitive for a parent to dismiss a case of shoplifting something small as a "normal" part of growing up, the reality is that shoplifting is a crime. Even worse, if the child continues shoplifting without intervention, this could set the precedent...
California's three-strike law is in place to give a higher classification to certain crimes that are considered more serious than others. This is a sentencing scheme that applies to individuals who have committed three violent or otherwise serious felonies, mandating...
Under normal circumstances, a child (under the age of 18) in California should be tried in juvenile courts. However, there are special situations in which a young person can be judged as an adult in court. Let us look at some of the crimes or conditions that would...
Recent decisions to make changes to the criminal justice system affect both adult and juvenile offenders. Young persons could make mistakes that get them into trouble with the law. Regardless of any circumstances surrounding a juvenile’s arrest, the young person still...