A charge of assault may seem simple enough to comprehend. Any physical altercation between yourself and another individual in California may qualify as such. Yet the penalties for an alleged assault may vary widely, particularly when law enforcement authorities claim...
After a physical altercation or due to alleged abuse, spouses or domestic partners may seek domestic violence restraining orders. Issued to help safeguard people from abuse or threats of harm, such orders may have significant effects. If you have a domestic violence...
Like most people in California, you do not condone criminal action. At the same time, however, you recognize that there may be situations where the unique conditions compel you to engage in conduct that (under normal circumstances) would be unlawful. To what extent,...
Although carjacking and grand theft involve taking a vehicle from its owner, the California Penal Code views them as very different crimes, and the penalties reflect that. If you face carjacking charges, case details are critical in the type of charges brought against...
Violence is more complicated than people realize. Many times, perpetrators of violent crime in California suffer an underlying mental illness which fuels their behavior. It is never too late for a person charged with a violent crime to develop new, healthier habits....
Most people in California know that if they are convicted of a sex crime, they may be required to register as a sex offender. The state's sex offender registry has been around for a long time but has undergone many changes over the years with more changes already...
Self-defense laws vary quite a bit from state to state. That's why it's important for people in California to understand their rights and obligations under the law when it comes to defending themselves, their families, and even their homes. ABC10.com offers the...
A former UCLA physician faces two charges of sexual battery and one charge of sexual exploitation of a patient after allegations of sexual misconduct from two female patients that were treated by the doctor in 2017 and 2018. The obstetrician-gynecologist retired from...
It can be shocking, confusing and disorienting to be accused of a violent crime. Violent crime sentences can be draconian, so it is important to keep a clear head. There may be a number of defenses available to those facing murder charges, rape charges, assault...
California law calls for strict punishments against those who commit violent crimes. Even with no aggravating circumstances, a Newport Beach resident who gets convicted of a felony may face years or even decades in prison as well as stiff fines. For those who get...
