Felony Assault According to the Public Policy Institute of California, 267,000 felony arrests were made in California in 2021. Violent offenses consisted of 35.1% of those arrests, followed by 21.8% for property crimes. There were also a significant number...read more
Assault Charges in California What is classified as assault depends on the circumstances of the altercation. An assault can be defined as when someone throws an object at someone else or intimidates someone with a deadly weapon. In addition,...read more
Difference Between Assault and Battery in California Despite the two terms often being used interchangeably, the legal definitions of assault and battery in California differ greatly. These two distinct charges often go hand-in-hand, but they can be charged separately...read more
Are Verbal Threats a Crime in California? Verbal threats can be considered a crime or assault in California. California Penal Code Section 240 defines assault as “an unlawful attempt, coupled with a present ability, to commit a violent injury...read more
California Sexual Assault Defense Lawyer Facing a sexual assault charge in California can be a frightening and overwhelming experience. You may have many questions about what comes next, including whether or not you need an experienced California sexual assault...read more
Californians who are made to feel unsafe or come under attack have the right to fight back and protect themselves from harm. Defending yourself and others from imminent harm is essential to maintain your safety and the safety of...read more
Child Abuse Testimony Child abuse cases are typically riddled with emotion and stress for all involved. A child’s testimony is one of the components that can sometimes ratchet up the tension in such cases. While implementing this component is...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
On behalf of Dod Law, APC posted in Assault & Battery on Tuesday, October 1, 2019. California’s criminal justice system has serious flaws that impact defendants all across the state. However, the state legislature recently passed a criminal justice...read more
On behalf of Dod Law, APC posted in Assault & Battery on Friday, August 16, 2019. It is perhaps not that uncommon for California police to arrest people on charges that these individuals do not fully understand. Certain charges...read more