You have a duty to keep yourself and your loved ones safe. If you find yourself in a situation where your safety or someone else’s is threatened, the law allows you to respond to the situation with reasonable force. This is known as self-defense. California law...
California is a big state. It has a massive population, with new people moving into the area daily. Unfortunately, this high population also leads to more crime than in other parts of the U.S. California ranks 14th in the country for most violent crimes. In...
In California, allegations of domestic violence are taken extremely seriously. If you are charged with domestic violence, knowing the potential defenses for your case is important. Having a strong defense is essential to protect your freedom and reputation. Every...
Eyewitnesses play a valuable role in prosecuting people for crimes. Yet, they sometimes get things wrong, leading to innocent people being imprisoned. To the police and prosecution, it seems simple: Mr. X says they saw you at the scene of the crime at the time it took...
Murder is a violent crime and one that is among the worst that a person can commit. When you are accused of such a serious act, you have to take your case seriously and do all you can to minimize the risk to your life and liberties. You could be accused of murder...
Actions that lead to or cause another person to die typically lead to felony charges in California. Depending on the details of the offense, a defendant could face one of two especially serious felony charges: first-degree or second-degree murder. Any murder charge is...
Make no mistake, facing a criminal charge is a big deal. Depending on the nature of the offense, a conviction may mean years or even a lifetime behind bars. Worse still, if you are convicted of killing someone, you might face the death penalty. With the stakes so...
People may die of natural causes or they can die due to other factors. When a person’s death isn’t due to natural causes, the death is considered a homicide. However, just because a person dies by homicide doesn’t mean that a crime was committed. When a homicide...
Most people facing violent criminal charges will base their defense strategy around disproving their involvement in a crime. Having an alibi or challenging evidence can make it much harder for a prosecutor to convince a jury that you broke the law beyond a reasonable...
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...
