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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
A conviction for a misdemeanor or felony offense in California can lead to jail or prison time, fines, and other serious penalties—even if it’s your first time facing the criminal justice system. ...
From Coachella and HARD Summer to Audiotistic and Outside Lands, summer is music festival season throughout California since the days are longer and the weather is warmer. However, undercover police ...
