Felonies

Attending a felony court hearing can be confusing to anyone who has never gone to one before. Understanding courtroom expectations can help you avoid accidentally complicating an already stressful situation while allowing you to support your loved one appropriately....

Most people have heard the terms "misdemeanor" and "felony," but the difference between them is not always the clearest. Many assume it simply depends on how serious a crime sounds. In reality, the distinction can affect nearly every part of a person’s future. The...

Theft crimes are among the most common offenses prosecuted in California. People accused of shoplifting, stealing from family members or otherwise misappropriating resources that belong to others can face criminal charges. Theft charges can carry an assortment of...

If you are arrested with a small amount of drugs for personal use in California, you will likely face simple possession charges. However, if you had the drugs with the intent of selling them, you risk a much more serious charge - possession for sale. The police do not...

In comparison with many other states, California has relatively lax knife laws. For instance, switchblades are not illegal to carry here as long as the blade is less than two inches long. But that does not mean you can’t still run afoul of the law for carrying a...

Areas of Southern California with high-end stores have seen a significant increase in organized and brazen thefts carried out by groups of people in recent years. Whether it’s in Beverly Hills or the upscale shopping areas of Newport Beach or other cities, retailers...

When police officers arrest you and then prosecutors arraign you on allegations of a criminal offense, you need to plan a defense if you want to be those charges in court. Prosecutors generally do not pursue cases without adequate evidence, so they likely have some...

The success of a prosecutor's career depends largely on their conviction rate. They need to secure election and then re-election, which can be difficult to do without having data to confirm their job performance. The more times a prosecutor brings charges and then...

While it is common in California to see everyone from the CEO to the employees wearing jeans and a hoodie, even Mark Zuckerberg wears a suit when he goes to court. No rule dictates that you must dress or wear your hair a certain way when going to court. Yet the...

If you have lived in California for a time, you know our state suffers from many out-of-control fires. Frequent drought conditions, soaring temperatures and dry plant life combine to make wildfires particularly destructive. All states take a harsh stance against arson...