Category: practice-areas

If you have been charged with the very serious crime of “false imprisonment” in the Los Angeles Area or anywhere in Southern California, you can’t afford to entrust you case to any but the most experienced lawyers in this very specific practice area. The severity of a false imprisonment charge, and of related charges, varies…

The crime of elder or senior abuse as described in California Penal Code section 368 is any type of unjustifiable pain or suffering that is caused to someone aged 65 or older.  With this particular crime many of the victims are abused or neglected by family members or caregivers. The crime of Penal Code section…

The crime of criminal threats under Penal Code section 422 was originally called terrorist threats. Under this Penal Code section a threat becomes a crime when you threaten to kill or hurt a person or someone who is close to that person.  When your intention is to put someone in fear of being hurt or killed…

When Charged with Corporal Injury, You Need an Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney Facing charges of corporal injury in California means you are looking at serious jail time and a criminal record that will affect the rest of your life. You need to contact a criminal defense lawyer immediately to ensure your rights and freedom are protected.…

There are many different types of loving parents in the world.  Some parents discipline their children in a soft, forgiving and patient manner, whereas certain others ascribe to the philosophy that stern discipline is a better approach.  Either way is acceptable in the State of California, as a parent is generally allowed to raise a…

The crime of child endangerment under California Penal Code section 273a is similar to child abuse but specifically refers to the infliction of mental suffering upon a child or allowing a child to be in a situation that is inherently dangerous. Be advised that the child does not have to actually suffer harm. If a…

California Penal Code section 273(d) covers the crime of inflicting physical punishment on a child and is generally referred to as child abuse.  Child abuse is an extremely serious offense and is treated very unforgivingly within the justice system.  In order to be convicted you must have acted willfully and intentionally to harm a child.  Additionally,…

Child abduction is a potentially serious criminal offense. It is frequently confused with the crime of kidnapping, but they are legally distinct. If charged with the crime of child abduction, it is in the defendant’s best interest to immediately retain the services of a knowledgeable and experienced law firm like Leah Legal. We have the…

In addition to the well known crime of trespass, the state of California has another crime of trespass called aggravated trespass.  Aggravated trespass, under California Penal Code section 601, happens when you threaten to injure someone in a serious manner and you then unlawfully enter that individual’s home or place of employment within 30 days of making the…