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California takes drug crimes very seriously, especially if they occur in school zones. According to state and federal law, drug crimes are punished far more harshly when committed within 1,000 feet of drug-free zones (DFZs), including school zones. Under...read more
When California enacted the Realignment Program in 2011, it was intended to reduce overcrowding in state prisons and alleviate the devastating financial burden on taxpayers. This program also sought to improve public safety by diverting low-level offenders into local...read more
Veterans court in California is a court program that provides veterans with alternative sentencing. The individual’s crimes must be proven as coinciding with mental health issues, sexual trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, substance abuse issues, and the...read more
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