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Sep 2022
Courts in California do not wait for any person since they have a massive caseload and cannot postpone court hearings without creating a problem. To deter defendants from missing their scheduled court appearance, California makes it an offense tofail to appear in court. The...
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07
Sep 2022
Law enforcement officers require your cooperation to discharge their duties. Failing or refusing to abide by an order or directive by the police is an offense in California. A crime like tha could result in severe consequences, including time behind bars and payment of a hefty...
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01
Sep 2022
An accessory before the fact is someone who encourages or helps another person commit a crime, either before the crime is committed or as it is being committed. In some states, the offense is charged as aiding and abetting. If you’re found guilty of being an accessory before...
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01
Sep 2022
A California aggravated assault charge can come unexpectedly. Sometimes people who commit aggravated assaults do so even without realizing it. If you are confused about the charges against you, concerned about consequences, and are not certain about what you should do, keep on...
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21
Jun 2022
In California, it is a crime for a person to help or assist another person accused of committing a felony to escape or avoid prosecution for their crimes. If you lie to the police to protect a criminal or destroy evidence of a felony offense, you could be arrested and charged...
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21
Jun 2022
Following a criminal charge can be challenging and confusing, not knowing what will occur next, particularly if you are a first-time defendant in Van Nuys. Luckily Assembly Bill 3234 (misdemeanor diversion program) can allow you to have the case erased or dismissed upon...
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May 2022
Committing a drug-related offense often results in several outcomes for persons found guilty of the alleged charge. Notably, you may face harsh imprisonment sentences or pay expensive fines. Therefore, you want to raise strong defenses to support your case and avoid facing...
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19
May 2022
Child abuse and child endangerment are commonly confused among many Americans. However, these two terms mean and describe distinct situations and are handled differently. As addressed under California Penal Code 273(a), child endangerment refers to a behavior where a person...
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