Leah Legal Criminal Defense Information

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May 2022

What is Assault by Means Likely to Produce Great Bodily Injury in Van Nuys?

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...

04
May 2022

When Does Sexual Assault of a Child Become Aggravated in Van Nuys

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...

27
Mar 2022

What is Considered an Attempted Crime?

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...

27
Mar 2022

When is Sexual Harassment at Work Considered a Crime

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...

24
Feb 2022

Abuso Infantil

En el Estado de California los padres pueden disciplinar a sus hijos usando la fuerza física y no será delito, siempre y cuando dicha fuerza no sea excesiva. Pero, si la Fiscalía comprueba que sometió al niño a lesiones físicas inhumanas o crueles, que por el castigo el niño...

24
Feb 2022

What is Prosecutorial Misconduct in California?

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...

24
Feb 2022

What is Being an Accessory to Murder

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...

25
Jan 2022

How Can I Get My Felony Dismissed in California?

When accused of a felony, you will be looking at hefty fines and a lengthy prison term upon a conviction. But before it comes to that, you are allowed to defend yourself, prove your innocence and seek to have your charges dismissed before trial. Charge dismissals do not come...