We’ve all gotten into disagreements with others. While most of these disputes end with nothing more than an exchanging of words, others turn physical. When a fight or some other type of dispute breaks out, you might find yourself at the receiving end of criminal...

Many different factors can change the way a court will look at a person’s alleged possession of illegal drugs. For example, a California court may evaluate the amount of drug that the person allegedly possessed, or if they had prior convictions for similar alleged...

Divorce or separation may mean splitting a single California household into two. When parents end their relationship, their kids may be forced to accept having two homes and two different experiences when under the care of each parent. However, not all parents are...

Feeling as though one has been taken advantage of is a terrible sensation. In some situations California residents may put their faith and trust in others only to find out later that they were subjected to the wrongful acts of those they believed in. This type of...

Assault and battery are two commonly heard words in the context of criminal law. However, California residents may not be aware that the two terms have different meanings. While the focus of this post is not on their differences, one distinguishing factor between...

Domestic violence can have a tremendous impact on individuals, families and communities, including those accused of domestic violence. Because of how extensive the impact of domestic violence allegations and charges can be, it is helpful to understand what is...