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California does not set a minimum age for someone to date within the state legally. However, if an adult has sexual relations with a minor, the adult can be charged with statutory rape. Therefore, you may date someone who is 17 if you are 18 years old, but if you have sexual relations with that… read more

Marijuana is legal for recreational use and medical use in California. Many people assume that since the state legalized marijuana for recreational use, they cannot be charged with a crime related to marijuana. This assumption could get you into trouble in several ways. For instance, there is much confusion about whether mail order weed is… read more

In a murder case, the prosecution often uses circumstantial evidence to suggest the accused’s (defendant’s) guilt, such as fingerprints, DNA, or witness statements that imply involvement. However, circumstantial evidence requires the jury to draw inferences, which a skilled defense attorney can challenge. The defense lawyer may argue that the evidence is unreliable, misinterpreted, or does… read more

Los Angeles is the second biggest city in the United States, with almost 4 million residents. There are several neighborhoods within Los Angeles, some safer than others. Unfortunately, Los Angeles sees a lot of criminal activity, from petty crimes to violent crimes. Thankfully, violent crimes are nowhere as frequent as they used to be, but… read more

Yes, in California, you can go to jail for willfully transmitting herpes if you knowingly have the STD and intentionally engage in conduct that is substantially likely to transmit it to another person. Willfully infecting someone with an STD is a misdemeanor offense, punishable by up to six months in jail, fines of up to… read more

A Disposed Case Status means that the court proceedings have ended, and no further court dates are scheduled. No matter what happened in the case, once it is listed in this way, it will be removed from the court docket, and no additional hearings will be set. Disposing a case can refer to any type of… read more

California’s dog bite statute holds dog owners strictly liable for damages caused when their dog injures a person. California Civil Code §3342 states the dog owner is liable for damages suffered by any person whom their dog bites. The dog owner is still liable even though the dog has not shown any viciousness before biting… read more

Restraining orders are issued by a court and are intended to keep one person, the “restrained party,” away from another, the “protected party,” due to a threat of harassment or abuse posed by the restrained party. There are four different types of restraining orders: Domestic Violence Restraining Order Elder or Dependent Adult Abuse Restraining Order… read more

The most common violent offenses juveniles commit include assault, battery, robbery, and homicide. These crimes often involve physical harm or the threat of harm to others. A skilled criminal defense attorney can defend a juvenile by challenging the evidence, questioning the intent behind the offense, or showing that the juvenile acted in self-defense. In cases… read more

Typically, the answer is no. While there are a few exceptions, most states, including California, do not allow the use of deadly force simply because someone is trying to steal your car. However, if someone is stealing the car by means of armed robbery, for example, that is a completely different matter – that situation… read more