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When you hear the word ‘counterfeit,’ you may think of counterfeit money or forged documents. However, selling counterfeit goods such as knock-off handbags or clothing is also a serious criminal offense under California Penal Code 350. Counterfeit goods cases...read more
It is not uncommon for high schoolers and first-year college students to enlist the help of an older friend or family member so they can purchase alcohol, tobacco, or recreational marijuana. Instead of purchasing the items themselves, some adults...read more
If you have been arrested for theft in California, it is essential to understand the charges against you. While shoplifting and petty theft are similar crimes, they are classified as two distinct crimes under California law. While there are...read more
Being suspected or accused of theft can be a harrowing experience, even if you have yet to be charged. Theft is a common and substantial criminal offense in California and is punishable by fines and even time behind bars...read more
First-time convictions for a criminal misdemeanor or felony can result in jail or prison time, fines, and other penalties, including a criminal record that could follow you for the rest of your life. However, the courts understand that many...read more
Similar to other specialized court systems, such as drug courts and veteran’s courts, California’s Behavioral Health court program is an alternative to navigating the criminal justice system for people with behavioral health problems. Behavioral health courts were developed in...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