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...

California prosecutes thousands of domestic violence cases every year. In some cases, it is a clear-cut situation where one person has intentionally abused, manipulated and physically injured another. Other times, domestic violence scenarios are more complex. Partners...

If you get arrested and convicted of a crime, and your spouse files for divorce as a result, you may start wondering how the two cases are going to impact one another. Is that conviction going to play a role in the divorce, or are the two things completely separate...

Trying to make any type of situation that involves working as a team be successful when one person is a narcissist is nearly impossible. There are several things that you can expect if you’re placed in a situation that involves having to try to work with a person...

The penalties for drug possession in California depend on what type of drug is being possessed, how much is possessed and the reason why the accused is possessing the drug. However, in 2014 California passed Proposition 47, which significantly changed the sentencing...