To legally engage in sexual intimacy with another person, you first have to obtain their consent. However, not every person is capable of giving legal consent. Those under the influence of drugs and alcohol or with diminished cognitive capacity may not be able to...
From A Former Prosecutor
Month: July 2022
Can you be arrested for talking about committing a crime?
Almost everyone has less-than-honest thoughts from time to time. While you may never act on your thoughts, there are situations when thinking and talking about committing a crime can result in conspiracy charges. To be charged with conspiracy, there are certain...
Failure to appear in court could have consequences
You have been charged with a crime and have been ordered to appear in court on a specific day and time. If you do not show up to the court-appointed session, you may be charged with failure to appear in court. In California, failure to appear in court may lead to the...