Leah Legal Criminal Defense Information

07
Oct 2022

Consequences of Driving on a Suspended License

Driving your vehicle on a suspended license in California is a criminal offense. The offense attracts severe penalties, jail terms, and further license suspension, among other great penalties. The penalties change based on several factors, like your past criminal conviction,...

07
Oct 2022

What is the difference between a Felony and a Misdemeanor?

Most criminal offenses are charged as either felonies or misdemeanors. These two categories are different in several ways — for instance, felony offenses carry harsher penalties that could even include a life sentence while misdemeanor offenses carry lesser penalties. In...

07
Sep 2022

What Happens If I Fail to Appear in Court in Van Nuys?

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...

07
Sep 2022

What Does it Mean to Disobey a Police Officer in Van Nuys?

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...

01
Sep 2022

What is Accessory Before the Fact in California?

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...

01
Sep 2022

What makes an Assault Aggravated in California?

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...

21
Jun 2022

Understanding California's Misdemeanor Diversion Programs

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...

21
Jun 2022

What is an Accessory After the Fact in California?

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...