Most people have heard thatshoplifting is “only a misdemeanor” in Californiabecause ofProposition 47. And in many situations, that’s true:Penal Code 459.5generally defines shoplifting as entering an open business during regular hours with intent to...
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Few arrests feel more overwhelming—legally and emotionally—than allegations involvingPenal Code 311.1. If someone is accused ofpossessing,...
Few situations escalate faster than a traffic stop that turns into a chase. If someone you care about has been arrested forCalifornia Vehicle Code...
Getting arrested for a192(a) felony voluntary manslaughtercharge is one of the most serious moments a person and their family can face. Everything...
If you or someone you care about has been accused ofPerjuryunder California law, it can feel confusing and intimidating—especially because many...
Getting arrested is scary under any circumstance—but when the allegation involves a child, the situation becomes even more intense, emotionally...
A DUI arrest is stressful on its own. But when someone is accused ofdriving under the influence (DUI)withthree or four prior DUI-related convictions,...
When someone is already dealing with a stressfularrest, the last thing they need is an additional felony charge added on top—especially one that can...
When a Domestic Violence case starts, the court often issues a criminal protective order (sometimes called a “stay-away” or “no-contact” order)....
AnArrestforassault with a firearmis one of those charges that instantly changes the tone of everything. Even before the first court date, families...