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09/06/2023

When Can an Argument Lead to Domestic Violence Charges?: When you live with other people, disagreements are unavoidable. They can even become loud, angry arguments without being a sign that something is wrong. However, there is a point where disputes cross the line and become domestic violence. The problem is that it can be difficult to tell from the outside when a fight between […]
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Arguments are normal, but if they cross the line, they can become domestic violence. Learn how California DV charges work and defenses against them.

08/07/2023

Navigating DUI Checkpoints in California: What Every Driver Should Know: If you've ever driven on a major holiday in California, there's a decent chance you've encountered signs warning about DUI checkpoints. These law enforcement actions are intended to discourage drunk driving and keep dangerous drivers off the road. However, they're not perfect. If a checkpoint is not operated correctly, it could violate your constitutional rights. […]
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A surprise DUI checkpoint can be scary if you don’t know what to expect. Learn how these checkpoints work and what to do if you’re charged with drunk driving.

08/02/2023

Decoding Drug Busts: Unraveling the Legality and Consequences of Drug Crimes in California: Drug busts are big, flashy, and designed to make the news. If you have been caught in a drug bust, you know they can be terrifying, too. As scary as these operations can be, they aren't the absolute guarantee of drug crime convictions that the media portrays them to be. If you have been charged […]
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Drug busts are common and high-profile, but they aren’t perfect. Learn your options if you have been charged with a crime after a drug bust.

07/11/2023

Tom Girardi to Stand Trial for Embezzlement: After being evaluated by an expert government psychologist, ex-attorney Tom Girardi has been found competent to stand trial for embezzling millions from clients. Girardi is known for owning the Los Angeles law firm Girardi Keese and marrying his now-estranged wife Erika Jayne, star of “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.” The former Los Angeles lawyer was […]
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Tom Girardi has been found competent to stand trial for his embezzlement charges. Learn how competency works during trials and how it affects criminal charges.

06/30/2023

When Are Minors Charged as Adults in California?: Minors occupy a strange middle ground in California's criminal legal system. When young children violate the law, it's usually because their guardians have failed them, and they should not be criminally penalized. In contrast, people 18 and older are legal adults and are responsible for following the law and the penalties if they break it. […]
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Most criminal charges against minors are handled in juvenile court, but not all. Learn when minors can be charged as adults in California and how to get help.

06/12/2023

What You Need to Know About Vehicular Homicide Charges in California: It's every driver's worst nightmare: you get in an accident, and someone else dies. It's also one of the most common accidental causes of death in the U.S., with 38,824 people dying on U.S. roads in 2020, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). For some people, the nightmare gets even worse. After […]
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05/24/2023

Study Finds More Than 29,100 Years “Lost” to Wrongful Prison Sentences: According to a study of the National Registry of Exonerations records, more than 29,100 years have been “lost” in prison due to wrongful convictions since 1989. These lost years are the collective time wrongfully imprisoned people spent behind bars before they were pardoned, declared innocent, or their charges dismissed. The National Registry is run by […]
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A study has found that wrongful prison sentences have caused more than 29,100 “lost” years for inmates. Learn more about the cost of wrongful convictions.

05/04/2023

California Extends Statute of Limitations on Sexual Assault Claims: On January 1st, 2023, the Sexual Abuse and Cover Up Accountability Act officially took effect in California. This law extends the statute of limitations for certain legal claims focused on s*xual assault. The law gives victims of s*x crimes a significantly wider window to file lawsuits against their attackers. However, this means that the window […]
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California has extended the statute of limitations for s*xual assault civil litigation. Learn how this may affect criminal charges and what it may mean for you.

03/21/2023

Attempted Murder vs. Aggravated Assault: The Difference in California: To an outside observer, attempted murder and aggravated assault may appear identical. They both involve attempting to seriously harm another person with intent. However, under California law, the two crimes have some significant differences. If you have been or may be charged with assault or a related charge, these divergences are crucial. They may mean […]
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There’s a fine line between aggravated assault and attempted murder charges, but it makes a big difference. Learn how these charges compare in California.

03/16/2023

Wire Fraud: Understanding the Most Common Federal Fraud Charge: Despite how many modern crimes it covers, wire fraud is one of the oldest federal crimes still used today. Committing “fraud by wire” has been illegal for over 150 years. First codified in 1872 after the proliferation of telegraphs, the definition has been expanded to include any fraud committed “over wire” or electronically. Today, that […]
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Wire fraud is a federal charge that covers a wide variety of potential crimes. Learn what it means to be charged with wire fraud and how to get help.