From A Former Prosecutor
If you're given probation, you're not just freely being released from prison with no stipulations. That probation is going to come with a number of specific terms that you must follow. If you do not meet the terms of your probation, then you may see other charges, or...
Although the Second Amendment extends the right to possess and bear arms, there are numerous federal and state restrictions on that right. Certain criminal activity can affect the legality of your firearm ownership. In California, felons typically cannot legally own a...
Your computer is not as private as you think. It is especially true of one you leave unlocked, perhaps at work, college or in your home. As a result, someone else could put images on your computer that could lead to you facing criminal charges. They might do it out of...
An arrest on DUI charges in California can affect your life in many ways. You will almost certainly feel embarrassed by your actions and the arrest. It is also highly probable that the incident will result in financial hardships as well as personal ones. If it is not...
Marijuana laws are always changing. The states are free to set their own laws, with some choosing to make it completely illegal, others allowing medical use, and still others allowing both medicinal and recreational use. The most recent trend has been for more and...
You got into an altercation with another person, and now you’re facing battery charges. What does this mean for you? Under California law, “battery” is defined as any kind of “willful and unlawful use of force or violence” against another person. It does not require...
You don’t have any illegal drugs in the car. You’re sure of it. You have nothing to hide. So, why shouldn’t you let an officer search your car if they ask? Well, first of all, it’s your right. Unless the police have a warrant or see something illegal in plain sight, a...
Any criminal conviction will have an adverse effect for years to come, damaging your chance of employment or housing when it shows up in a background check. Yet, a conviction for a sex offense will place additional limits on your future. The criminal justice system is...
People often assume that an assault means physically harming someone else. Legally speaking, though, this is often referred to as "battery." That’s why you hear of people being picked up for assault and battery -- so what is the assault component? An assault may be a...
If you live in California and are accused of a DUI, you should know that you could face significant penalties and consequences. California’s DUI laws state that all motorists are prohibited from driving while impaired by drugs or alcohol. You may not drive with a...