In order to be convicted in a trial, the prosecution must be able to clearly demonstrate that the defendant committed the crime for which he or she is charged. To get a conviction, the prosecution must show beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant is guilty. And...
California is at the center of an interesting legal conflict that remains unresolved and poses some potential serious risks to entrepreneurs. While marijuana has been legalized for recreational use here, it remains a federal crime to possess or distribute it,...
Like many states across the country, an individual's right to use deadly force to protect both his or her person and property is widely accepted in California as well. Under California Penal Code § 198.5 - 199, otherwise known as the Castle Doctrine, a claim of...
A case of alleged securities fraud and property damage long under investigation by the Orange County Bureau of Investigations has resulted in two Orange County, California, residents being arrested. One of the defendants, a 51-year-old male, was already jailed on...
In an increasingly digital era that we live in, a whole new breed of stalking has become commonplace in the form of cyberstalking and online harassment. While California was the first state to implement anti-stalking laws back in 1990, as far as stalking via the...
A sexual battery charge could throw your whole world into turmoil. First, there is the social stigma associated with being accused of physically violating another person. And then there are the legal costs and awkwardness inherent in having to defend yourself. ...
If you are facing drug charges, you may feel as though you have no options. Of course, this is probably not true, and you should certainly consult with an experienced attorney to determine the best way to fight the charges — and you should fight the charges....
Drug charges are a serious business and can wreck a career at any level. Just recently, Southern California law enforcement made a splash in international news when they arrested the attorney general of a state in Mexico as he entered the country near San Diego. The...
Law enforcement across the country is cracking down hard on many areas of crime, leaning hard on many individuals who are charged with a variety of crimes. A recent action by the Department of Justice (DOJ) left 55 individuals from California facing a litany of...
Under California Penal Code Section 602.8, anyone found to have knowingly committed a willful trespass is deemed to be guilty of a misdemeanor. That being said, the crime of criminal trespass can happen under a variety of circumstances. An individual can be found...