California’s Mental Health Diversion Program has been around since its official start in 2018. This program aims to keep individuals with mental health issues away from arrests and incarceration when facing convictions for low-level offenses. The diversion from incarceration...read more
While domestic violence is typically defined as violence between a husband and wife, intimate partner violence can occur between any two people in an intimate relationship. The term intimate partner violence acknowledges that violence in a relationship can happen...read more
It can be tempting to have a drink or two while boating along San Diego’s gorgeous waterways. This is not an illegal practice in California, and many boaters enjoy a drink as they cruise the coastline. However, just as...read more
Domestic abuse, or domestic violence, is defined as a recurring pattern of aggressive or harmful behavior used to hold power over an intimate partner or close relationship. When most people think of domestic violence, they visualize a romantic couple...read more
While the Second Amendment protects an individual’s rights to own a firearm, California’s state laws around gun ownership are restrictive. The restrictions on gun ownership are set forth to protect everyone’s privileges while still keeping residents safe. One of...read more
While many may think that a victim can simply drop domestic violence charges, the victim does not have the authority to drop the case once they submit a charge. The state of California has the sole authority to file...read more
Most crimes are categorized by the severity of the action, intention, and result. Assault, battery, and aggravated assault are all types of severe crimes that lead to harsh punishments. These crimes are often charged together, which causes many individuals...read more
The following is a common situation: A person is charged with domestic violence, and the alleged victim does not appear or does not want to testify. Does that mean the accused person is free to go? No, the legal...read more
Verbal abuse, in the legal sense, refers to using words to cause a victim harm. Verbal abuse takes many forms and looks different in every situation. One person’s social media tirade is another person’s walk in the park. Verbal...read more
Owning a gun can bring you peace of mind, especially if the purpose of possessing a firearm is household protection. You may own a gun for a hobby or a competitive sport. No matter your reasoning for owning a...read more