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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 completing a court-imposed diversion program. It enables you to protect your name,…

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 incarceration or other serious case outcomes. You will need to partner with a…

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 willfully permits or causes a child under eighteen years to suffer an injury. This statute…

Sexual assault of a child involves any criminal engagement or attempt to engage in sexual acts with a minor. It can be a misdemeanor or felony, depending on the nature of the sexual act. Aggravated sexual assault on a child is more serious. It considers the nature of the sexual act, the age of the…

Penal Code 245(a)(4) describes the crime of committing assault through the application of force likely to cause great bodily injury (GBI). The offense involves not just offensive or harmful touching but also intent to cause substantial harm. The prosecution can still have you convicted even if the “force” missed the victim or did not cause…

Workplace sexual harassment can have a devastating impact on the alleged victim. It can affect an employee’s job performance, ability to keep their employment or move up the firm, and overall physical and mental well-being. While the workers can seek compensation by filing a civil claim, civil law does not criminalize the behavior. However, sometimes…

Individuals in some situations undertake to carry out a crime. However, for some reason, they fail to pull off the crime. The question posed in this situation is, are the individuals criminally culpable? Yes, they are. California’s criminal justice system does not only punish individuals who commit crimes. It also punishes the attempt to commit…

When a person you know commits murder or is about to commit murder, you could face serious criminal charges if you try to help them in any way. California law requires you to cooperate with law enforcement officers in stopping a crime or arresting an offender. Thus, you are to report the crime immediately after…

Prosecutorial misconduct is when a prosecutor violates the professional code of ethics or breaks the law during prosecution. This type of conduct is counterproductive to the goals of the Department of Justice because it makes it challenging for “justice to prevail.” Prosecutors have a duty imposed by their professional obligations and the United States constitution…