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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 fine. You will also be left with a damaging…

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 crime carries jail time, fines, additional penalties, and a bench warrant.…

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 reading. This blog looks at assault charges and what makes a 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 the fact, you could face similar criminal consequences as…

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 under California Penal Code…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…