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California’s sex crime laws against minors are strict on punishing offenders. You can get a conviction for a felony offense for engaging in a sexually motivated act directed towards a minor. Leah Legal understands the complex and sensitive nature of sex crimes against minors. Therefore, our Los Angeles-based attorneys will explore possible ways to defend…

If you commit a criminal offense in California, and you have a mental illness/disorder, the law may allow you to seek diversion/treatment for the disorder. This program goes by the name pretrial diversion program in California. The California PC 1001.36 outlines the pretrial diversion program. If you complete the mental illness/disorder diversion/treatment successfully, The Court…

Vandalism is an act of intentionally harming someone else property. This kind of crime is usually associated with bored and misguided youth and fall under California Criminal Laws, specifically, Penal Code Section 594C. Anyone convicted of this crime can face both mild and severe charges according to the kind of crimes committed. It is essential…

You probably have heard about trespassing at one point in your life or found a warning sign indicating that you should not trespass a given property. Most people understand trespassing as unauthorized entry to someone else’s property without their permission. Legally, regardless of your intention, an unauthorized entry in someone’s property is considered trespassing. In…

Damaging phone, electrical, or utility lines under California Penal Code section 591 is a crime that must be committed in a malicious manner in order for there to be a conviction. This crime is a more serious offense than the crime of vandalism Penal Code section 594, which is of a similar nature.  The reason…

A person can be charged with arson if they knowingly and purposely set fire or assist in setting fire to private and public property. Arson is a serious felony that can be charged with up to 9 years in jail and with fines that can range up to $50,000. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)…

Property crimes are offenses that involve the destruction of other people’s property. They range from minor offenses to major crimes that attract severe penalties. If you are accused of any type of property crime, having a seasoned lawyer may mean the difference between your freedom and serving a prison sentence. The outcome of your case…

There are particular offenses in California whose conviction could affect a person’s immigration status. If the person is not a United States’ Citizen, they may face deportation if already in the country and not be admitted if they seek admission, or have their request for naturalization denied even if they are qualified. These offenses are,…

How You Can Seal Your Arrest Record Under Penal Code Section 851.87 On October 11, 2017, Governor Brown signed into law S.B. 393which revised the Penal Code to allow certain individuals to petition the court to seal their arrest record if certain conditions are met. S.B. 393 is codified in several code sections, including Penal Code §…