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Earlier this summer, a video depicting a woman stealing a “Make America Great Again” hat from a man’s head went viral. The clip showed UC Riverside student Edith Macias, 22, grabbing the hat from a classmate and accusing him of advocating genocide. While stealing someone’s hat may not seem like a major crime, Macias was… read more

Warrants are an important part of our criminal justice system. They help to protect you from unreasonable and invasive police actions. There are three primary types of warrants in California: search, arrest, and bench. It is important to understand the function of each of these warrants and when they can be issued. Search Warrants You… read more

In today’s society, it seems like you can purchase just about any service you need or want. This is even true of human companionship. Escorts are individuals who are paid to simply spend time with you. Escorts can be hired to accompany you to a public outing or family event, or simply to sit and… read more

Is it legal to get an abortion in California? Thanks to the landmark Supreme Court decision in Roe v. Wade, women do currently have the right to make decisions about their own reproductive lives. However, many states, including California, do place some restrictions on when, where, and how women can make the choice to terminate… read more

Have you ever had the urge to flip off a police officer during or after a traffic stop? Maybe you were pulled over for barely exceeding the limit, or perhaps the officer was just curt and unpleasant during your interaction. You may have thought twice before giving them the finger, fearing that it may be… read more

Anyone who is arrested and charged with a crime in Los Angeles has a right to a jury trial. In order to make sure that each defendant gets his or her day in court, California citizens are obligated to serve on a jury once every 12 months. This does not necessarily mean that you will… read more

Last year, singer/songwriter Usher was formally accused of exposing three of his former sexual partners to a sexually-transmitted disease. His former partners file a lawsuit in California claiming that the singer failed to disclose that he had herpes before engaging in sexual activities with them. The alleged sexual encounters all took place prior to 2012…. read more

There were more than 1,670 bomb threats made in the United States in 2015. While only a small percentage of these threats actually resulted in the detonation or explosion of a bomb, federal and state law enforcement officials were still tasked with investigating each and every threat. These investigations eat up valuable time, resources, and… read more

The holiday shopping season is underway in Los Angeles and retailers are on the lookout for crimes of theft. This includes acts of return fraud, where items that have been stolen or purchased at another store are exchanged for cash. Return fraud is a crime of theft in Los Angeles and can carry significant criminal… read more

If you are given an order by a Los Angeles court you are required, by law, to follow that order. Violating a court order can have serious consequences, including jail time and criminal charges. If you are facing charges for violating a court order in Los Angeles you should not hesitate to contact an attorney…. read more