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Does California Have Romeo and Juliet Laws?

Romeo and Juliet Laws Romeo and Juliet laws focus on providing protection to teens who engage in consensual sexual activity with one another. These laws typically focus on reducing or eliminating the penalty for the older partner in a consensual teenage relationship. However, California law does not provide any special protection for teens engaging in consensual sexual activity. At Dod Law, APC, we recognize that the law can be complicated and difficult to understand, particularly when it comes to issues involving teens and sex. We are here to help you understand the law and how it may apply to your particular situation. In this article, we will explain the basics of California’s laws regarding teen sex, including the penalties for…


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Steps to Take if Your Child Is at Risk of Being Charged With a Crime

Child Charged with a Crime If your child is at risk of being charged with a crime, it can be a difficult and overwhelming experience. After all, you want to protect your child at all costs, but the legal process can quickly become confusing to navigate. It is important to seek legal advice from an experienced attorney as soon as possible to ensure that your child’s rights and interests are protected.  The attorneys of Dod Law, APC have 18 years of experience representing minors in criminal matters and understand the unique issues related to juvenile criminal charges. We may be able to provide guidance for parents seeking to protect their child’s legal rights. 4 Steps to Take If Your Child…


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What to Do If Your Underage Teen Gets a DUI in California

What To Do if Your Child Gets an Underage DUI in California As a parent, you want your children to grow up in a safe environment and to avoid any risks that could be harmful. Unfortunately, many teens take risks because they don’t think the consequences will catch up with them. At their age, teens might have trouble recognizing when they are in over their head. They might not understand the complexities of being a young adult or realize the consequences of their actions. This is why it’s so important to talk to your children and explain how driving under the influence can lead to serious consequences. What do you do if your child gets an underage DUI in California….


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Is It Considered Identity Theft to Use Someone Else’s ID Card?

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 opt to lend teens their driver’s licenses instead. In an act of desperation, a teen may even steal an ID card from an adult. While this is a crime that can lead to community service and fines, it typically is not considered identity theft unless the ID card was used to commit fraud. Despite the ID being real, using someone else’s ID and passing it off as your own is considered possession of a fake ID. If you or your child…


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Can a Minor Be Charged as An Adult in a San Diego Criminal Case?

Research shows that the adolescent brain does not fully develop until later in life and that the prefrontal cortex — the part of the brain that facilitates higher cognitive functions like behavior control, planning, and risk assessment — is one of the last areas to mature. For a long time, it was believed that the brain finished developing rather early in life; however, many studies show this is not the case. Still, the court system has delayed making use of this information to create more informed decisions and better serve society.  Throughout the United States, minors can be charged as adults in criminal cases, sometimes from a very young age. Currently, minors 16 and older can be charged formally as…


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