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Jul 31

Family Outing at Amusement Park Results in Criminal Charges

In early July of 2019, a video was posted on Facebook, showing a man and woman exchange words and then proceed...
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Jul 29

What Constitutes a Federal Sex Crime?

Citizens are subject to both state and federal laws. When a person commits a crime that violates state statutes, they will...
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Jul 25

In California, Prisoners Can Possess Pot, But They Can’t Smoke It

In January of 2018, recreational marijuana use became legal in California. The law allows people over 21 years of age to...
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Jul 19

What Is Vehicular Assault in California?

Vehicular assault occurs when a person uses a car, truck, or another automobile to cause or threaten to cause physical injury...
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May 28

5 Tips for Your First Appearance in Criminal Court

Appearing in court for the first time can be one of the most intimidating and stressful experiences you will ever endure,...
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May 21

Can I Be Convicted If I Did Not Know I Was Breaking the Law?

Unless you are well-versed and up-to-date with the intricacies of the law, it is not always clear what activity is illegal...
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Mar 18

Is Sexting Illegal in California?

In today’s world, technology has and will continue to change a lot about the legal system. Not only has it birthed...
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Mar 4

What is the Difference Between Being Arrested & Detained?

Despite many people mistakenly interchanging the two, being arrested and being detained are quite different in the eyes of the law....
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