Anyone who is arrested in California should be aware of the potential long-term consequences that can accompany a conviction. A criminal record can be problematic in multiple aspects of life. This is true for adults, but it is especially true for juveniles. The...

Domestic violence charges can be serious and alarming. It is helpful to understand what is considered domestic violence and what is included under that definition according to criminal law. Family violence can impact individuals and communities. Those impacted should...

White collar crime generally refers to a category of fraud crimes. Serious penalties can be associated with white collar crimes which is why accused individuals need to be prepared to defend themselves against the charges they are facing. To begin with, it is...

Many drivers who are involved in traffic accidents mistakenly believe that they can avoid arrest and conviction if they flee from the scene of the accident. Unfortunately, leaving the scene is a separate crime, and if the suspect is eventually arrested, the criminal...

The advent of the Internet has put music, movies and other forms of art and entertainment at our fingertips. It has been 22 years since the inception of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, which was meant to protect online intellectual property such as music,...

When those accused of a crime are subsequently convicted, many presume that the offender must face the criminal consequences outlined by statute. However, there are options available to those facing criminal allegations in California and elsewhere to have the case...

Any criminal conviction has far-reaching consequences which some might not even totally realize at the time they sign a guilty plea. In addition to jail time, probation and other fines and penalties, convictions for crimes can affect a person’s professional and...

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...