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The state has put a lot of effort in dealing with domestic violence cases. One of the state’s measures is providing an opportunity to place a restraining order on domestic violence perpetrators. Partners undergoing domestic violence can seek an emergency protective order once they suspect that their partner poses a danger to their lives. You…

This country’s members of the military go through unique personal, physical, and psychological challenges due to the nature of their work. These challenges may make them commit crimes that they otherwise wouldn’t have committed if they were in their normal state. California legislators and court systems have put this into consideration, and thus they have…

Legal Defense When Charged with Posting Harmful Information on the Internet The California legislature passed a law in 2008 which makes it illegal to post harmful information on the internet. Penal Code 653.2 states it is a crime to post about other people on the internet in a way that will cause them harm. If…

Kidnapping charges are not nearly as rare in California as one might suppose, and many instances of kidnapping do not fit the prototypical scenario most people have in mind when they hear the word “kidnapping.” At Leah Legal, we understand that kidnapping allegations often come up in connection with other criminal charges, and that many of…

If you have been charged with the very serious crime of “false imprisonment” in the Los Angeles Area or anywhere in Southern California, you can’t afford to entrust you case to any but the most experienced lawyers in this very specific practice area. The severity of a false imprisonment charge, and of related charges, varies…

The crime of elder or senior abuse as described in California Penal Code section 368 is any type of unjustifiable pain or suffering that is caused to someone aged 65 or older.  With this particular crime many of the victims are abused or neglected by family members or caregivers. The crime of Penal Code section…

The crime of criminal threats under Penal Code section 422 was originally called terrorist threats. Under this Penal Code section a threat becomes a crime when you threaten to kill or hurt a person or someone who is close to that person.  When your intention is to put someone in fear of being hurt or killed…

When Charged with Corporal Injury, You Need an Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney Facing charges of corporal injury in California means you are looking at serious jail time and a criminal record that will affect the rest of your life. You need to contact a criminal defense lawyer immediately to ensure your rights and freedom are protected.…

There are many different types of loving parents in the world.  Some parents discipline their children in a soft, forgiving and patient manner, whereas certain others ascribe to the philosophy that stern discipline is a better approach.  Either way is acceptable in the State of California, as a parent is generally allowed to raise a…

The crime of child endangerment under California Penal Code section 273a is similar to child abuse but specifically refers to the infliction of mental suffering upon a child or allowing a child to be in a situation that is inherently dangerous. Be advised that the child does not have to actually suffer harm. If a…