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On Jan. 1, 2021, California replaced its antiquated sex offender registry law that mandated lifetime registration for people convicted of any sexual offense. Instead, the state now has a three-tier system requiring registration from 10 years to life. Under California...
You may frequently listen to music, watch movies or play games you found online. There are tons of legitimate sites that provide this kind of entertainment. One wrong site, however, could spell disaster for you. While many sites let you stream music, shows and games...
Most people have a lot of ideas that they never carry out. The worst that can typically happen is that you are filled with regret when you look back and wish you had gone ahead. Yet if those ideas had a criminal element to them, you could find yourself in jail for...
Assault and battery constitute two distinct charges under California law. To build a viable defense, you need to understand what exactly the police say you did. This is how the California code defines the two charges: “An assault is an unlawful attempt, coupled with a...
A police officer stops you after a chill evening with friends, getting into the regular activities of catching up, enjoying a meal together and a few drinks. Nothing too crazy, though, because the plan was always to drive yourself home. So, after winding down and...
The first time a California police officer pulls you over for driving under the influence (DUI), pleading guilty to the charge may seem like a quick and simple solution. Despite the possibility of a criminal record, license suspension and even incarceration, a...
A chain of custody is the term used to describe how the police handle any evidence they collect. If accused of a crime, investigating the chain of custody of any evidence the prosecution hopes to present against you will be crucial. If your defense attorneys spots any...
“Sexting” can mean different things to different people. In general terms, sexting is exchanging sexually explicit pictures, videos and images via text, email, webcam or other electronic applications and devices. These interactions are typically legal if they occur...
Few offenses are considered more heinous than sex crimes victimizing children. California typically prosecutes people accused of violating Penal Code 288 to the fullest extent of the law. Judges usually impose severe sentences on those who plead guilty or are...
Sexual crimes against children are among California’s most fiercely prosecuted offenses. Prosecutors typically seek maximum punishments, and judges are less likely to order lenient sentences when someone is convicted or pleads guilty. California Penal Code 288...
