Criminal Threat Charge Are you facing a criminal threat charge in California? You could face severe penalties, including imprisonment, fines, probation, and a permanent criminal record, if convicted. However, you can improve your chances of obtaining a good verdict...read more
Hit and Run In the state of California, a hit and run, also called fleeing the scene of an accident, can lead to both civil and criminal charges. The severity of any injuries or damages and the circumstances of...read more
Drugs on Parole Being accused of a drug crime in California is serious. If you are on parole, you could be facing even more serious penalties than if you were simply charged with a drug crime without a previous...read more
Wobbler Offense in California When you’re arrested for a crime in California, the court charges you based on the type of criminal activity alleged. A prosecutor evaluates the allegations and the relevant statutes and decides whether to charge you...read more
California Fake ID laws California Fake ID laws make it a crime to show or possess a fake ID with the intent of using it to commit forgery. Being in possession of a fake ID in the state of...read more
Petty Theft in California The term “petty theft” is often a misleading one, as it makes it sound like there may not be many repercussions if one is convicted. However, a conviction for petty theft in California can result...read more
DUI Sleeping in Car Everybody knows it’s not legal to drink and drive. But what about sleeping it off in your car? Would you still receive a DUI if you’re in your parked car sleeping off your buzz or...read more
The statute of limitations (SOL) is the time limit a government or legal body has to prosecute a crime. This is also the period within which law enforcement must find sufficient evidence to bring charges. In many cases, however,...read more
California Three-Strikes Law California three-strikes law is a criminal sentencing law that imposes harsh penalties for repeat offenders who have been convicted of at least three serious or violent felonies. Under this law, offenders who are convicted of their...read more
California Sex Offender Registry For those convicted of a sex crime in California, the consequences can be far-reaching beyond serving out their sentence. In accordance with California law, those individuals must register as sex offenders, which means that their...read more