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New law regarding Miranda Rights Most everyone has heard of their “Miranda Rights.” But what do they actually mean? Based on the questions we get every day, most people don’t really understand their right to remain silent. If they did, far fewer people would make...
California Penal Code section 243.4 describes “sexual battery” as touching the intimate parts of another person, against the person’s will, for the purposes of sexual gratification, sexual arousal, or sexual abuse. Sexual battery may be charged as a felony or a...
Child pornography offenses can be charged in either state or federal court. Federal penalties are much more sever and can have minimum prison terms. Which jurisdiction prosecutes the case depends on a variety of factors including the age of the victims, the number...
Most of my clients have never been in trouble before. Aside from jury duty, they may have not previously been in a courtroom. At best, going to court, especially if you are accused of something serious, is very stressful. There can be a lot of anxiety and uncertainty....
Relationships are complicated. Romantic relationships can be particularly volatile. Partners can say and do regrettable things in the heat of arguments. Unfortunately, there are circumstances that necessitate involving law enforcement. There can, however, be moments...
There has been a lot of recent confusion over the issue of bail in California. In the past several years there have been a number of movements to abolish the use of bail. In some ways the movement is short-sighted and fails to address the real issue – that the bail...
There are a lot of attorneys out there, so how do you pick the best attorney for your needs? Here are some key points to keep in mind and some important questions you should be asking. First, does the attorney have sufficient experience to handle the issue that you...
Generally, a minor who has been adjudicated or admitted a sex offense does not have to register as a sex offender. There are two exceptions. The first is if the minor was transferred to adult court and convicted of a qualifying offense as an adult. The second is if...
We’ve seen evidence of prostitution in some of the world’s oldest cultures. Prostitution has been described as one of the world’s oldest jobs. In some countries, prostitution remains a legal profession. In others, like the United States, prostitution is criminalized....
Restore Gun Rights in California In California, a felony conviction and certain misdemeanor convictions1 will result in a ban on your ability to have a firearm. A felony conviction will result in a lifetime ban, and a qualifying misdemeanor conviction will result in a...
