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California “Age of Consent” Laws November 20, 2019

The “age of consent” laws define the legal age a male or female must be to provide consent to sexual activity, including intercourse. In California, the age of consent is 18 years old, which means a person who is 17 years old or younger cannot legally consent to sex. It is ...

California “Age of Consent” Laws November 20, 2019
The “age of consent” laws define the legal age a male or female must be to provide consent to sexual activity, including intercourse. In California, the age of consent is 18 years old, which means a ...
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4 Common Holiday Crimes in California November 1, 2019
Although the holidays in California lack freezing temperatures and snowfall compared to other states, many state residents still celebrate the same way by exchanging gifts, attending festive events, ...
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Does the CA Juvenile Court Handle Cases with Minors of All Ages? September 23, 2019
After going into effect on January 1, 2019, Senate Bill 439 states that California juvenile courts only have jurisdiction over minor offenders between 12 and 17 years old. Before former Gov. Jerry ...
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California Self-Defense Laws September 16, 2019
If you are accused of assault, murder, or another violent crime while protecting yourself from imminent danger, your criminal defense attorney can claim you acted in self-defense to get your entire ...
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Motion to Suppress August 30, 2019
If you have been charged with a criminal offense but you believe law enforcement obtained evidence through illegal means, the evidence could be deemed inadmissible in court through a motion to ...
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Why Should I Plead Not Guilty? August 21, 2019
Arraignment is a defendant’s first appearance in criminal court. In this court hearing, a judge will ask a defendant how they choose to plead (e.g. not guilty, guilty, or no contest). Unfortunately, ...
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