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Proposition 64 legalizes marijuana in California with restrictions on possession, use, and cultivation. It also allows for expungement of past convictions and reduced penalties. However, legal challenges and penalties remain, making legal guidance essential.​ To use a cliche, the jury is still out on the Adult Use of Marijuana Act. California is now one of… read more

Bail requires a financial payment to secure release, ensuring the defendant will appear in court. If the court deems it appropriate, an individual may be released on their own recognizance (O.R.), which doesn’t require bail but a promise to return for court dates. Bail and Own Recognizance Release in California involve different ways for a… read more

The Division of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) in California detains and rehabilitates minors convicted of serious crimes. It provides treatment and education to help them reintegrate into society. Sentences vary based on the offense, with a focus on rehabilitation over punishment. When California courts convict minors of criminal charges, the court may sentence them to the… read more

Arrest warrants allow police to detain you based on probable cause that you’ve committed a crime. Search warrants permit police to search specific locations for evidence. Arrest and search warrants are powerful legal tools that give police the authority to detain individuals or search property, but they also come with specific legal requirements that must… read more

Reducing a Felony to a Misdemeanor in Los Angeles can restore your civil rights, shorten jail time, and improve job prospects. Are you looking for help reducing a felony to a misdemeanor in Los Angeles, CA? The Los Angeles criminal defense lawyers at The Rodriguez Law Group have helped countless clients get their felonies reduced to… read more

Posting Harmful Information on the Internet PC 653.2 KEY POINTS Posting harmful information on the internet under California Penal Code 653.2 is a serious misdemeanor, carrying penalties of up to one year in jail and a $1,000 fine. Prosecution must prove that the defendant knowingly posted personal information online with the intent to cause harassment… read more

Manufacturing, Selling Or Possessing Dangerous Weapons KEY POINTS Dangerous weapons include items like ballistic knives, metal knuckles, and undetectable firearms. It’s illegal to knowingly manufacture, sell, possess, or import these weapons. The State must prove you knowingly had or dealt with these weapons without lawful excuse. Penalties range from up to 1 year in prison… read more

Sharing sexually explicit images without the subject’s consent is a crime in California. Even if the person originally consented to the photo or video, electronic distribution without consent can land you in jail. California’s revenge porn laws are outlined in Penal Code 647(j). They protect individuals from the non-consensual dissemination of intimate images or recordings…. read more

Los Angeles Sex Offender Registration Laws KEY POINTS Sex Offender Registration: California requires registration for certain sex crimes, categorized into three tiers based on the severity of the offense. SB 384 Changes: Since January 1, 2021, many sex offenders can petition for removal from the registry after 10 to 20 years if they meet specific… read more

Have you been arrested for forcible sexual penetration (Penal Code 289)? California takes sex crimes very seriously. When you are facing a felony sex offense, you deserve the best legal defense possible to fight for your freedom and good name. The Rodriguez Law Group Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorneys has represented clients accused of sex crimes… read more