In California, a conviction does not always result in incarceration. In fact, courts have recognized that alternatives to incarceration often result in a better outcome for offenders and for the community. According to the Orange County Probation Department,...

It is bewildering to think that you could go to prison for a crime in California that you did not commit simply because a stranger believed that he or she saw you at the scene. Unfortunately, the chances of that happening are uncomfortably high. According to the...

Claims of self-defense made by people accused of committing violent crimes in California are often met with skepticism. At the same time, you can likely understand that there are indeed situations where someone may feel as though their safety has been threatened...

If you are facing misdemeanor charges in California, you may believe that a conviction is a minor notation on your record and not a serious offense. It may surprise you to find that it could limit your earning potential, your ability to buy a home or your ability to...