The public perception of marijuana is certainly not what it used to be. Many states, including California, now have adult-use cannabis that can be purchased and used legally from a dispensary. It’s not just for medical use but also for recreational use. Though the...

Possession of an illegal weapon or controlled substance is likely to result in an arrest. When someone is alone in a car or had drugs found in their residence, law enforcement will quickly infer and arrest that individual on possession charges. What happens in the...

Your home is where you feel safe. It is also where you keep your possessions and share time with the people you care about the most. Unfortunately, from the perspective of the police, your home is where you probably have the most incriminating evidence about any...

If someone has accused you of verbal, physical or emotional abuse and you're facing domestic violence charges, then you're likely already beginning to see the impact that such charges have on your life. You might have already lost your right to any weapons you own,...

If a judge has ordered a custody evaluation to help determine the issue of child custody in your divorce, you’re likely nervous and perhaps a little resentful. That’s understandable. Likely, you and your co-parent are both undergoing separate evaluations.  Just focus...

Even the most peaceful person can sometimes end up in situations that turn violent. Sometimes standing by and doing nothing is not an option.  If the police arrest you and accuse you of assault or battery, you need to understand the charges and the defense options....

People facing charges revolving around white collar crimes in California often feel like there is little cause for alarm. Many believe that since no one suffered any physical harm, they will probably only get a slap on the wrist -- or maybe probation, at the worst....

You’ve been hauled into a police station and grilled for hours about a suspected crime. Maybe you’ve even been put through a line-up. The police detective in charge of the investigation confidently tells you that you “might as well” confess because they have an...

Phones have made it easier than ever to take and send photos. One way that couples sometimes use this technology is to send explicit pictures to one another. They may understandably not want a third party to see these pictures, but is it illegal to send such pictures...

Most of us have large amounts of personal data on our cellphones. That’s why we secure access to it through passwords, facial recognition and other security features. However, if a law enforcement officer asks a person to unlock their phone and let them see it, they...