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In most cases, alleged victims seek justice through criminal accusations and convictions. While punishing someone who has caused another person pain could offer some comfort, not all cases should end in a conviction for the complainant to be compensated for an offender’s actions. In some circumstances, a middle ground emerges in which the victim is…

Facing a conspiracy to commit murder can result in serious penalties, so you want to defend yourself by working with an experienced criminal defense attorney. Typically, a conspiracy charge attracts the same penalties as someone charged with committing the offense. Due to this, you need to understand the legal provisions of the crime and establish…

In California, the crimes of assault and battery are often charged together. However, California law categorizes assault and battery as two different crimes. An assault and battery conviction can have significant repercussions, including jail terms and fines. If you face accusations of one or both of these offenses, you should not despair. Instead, you should…

Engaging in sexual conduct with a minor under 14 years old three or more times over at least three months will attract prosecution under Penal Code 288.5. This statute considers offenders as individuals residing in the same house as a minor or with regular access to the minor to engage in lewd conduct with the…

There are only a few things that are more scary and frustrating than receiving a phone call or, even worse, a visit notifying you that your child has been placed under arrest. If this ever happens to you, you want to understand the essential things regarding juvenile crime and detention and know what you should…

While the threshold blood alcohol concentration (BAC) for a drunk driving charge under Vehicle Code 23152 VC is 0.08%, an underage driver can face severe consequences if he/she has any amount of alcohol in his/her system. It is natural to worry when you receive information that your child is in legal custody for any alleged…

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 general, felony offenses are more severe crimes compared to misdemeanor offenses. This blog will help…

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, whether you are a first-time offender, and whether you are a habitual offender. Since the…

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.…