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If you are accused of a crime while dealing with a mental health concern, it can feel overwhelming. California offers a mental health treatment program that could help you to get treatment rather than proceeding through a criminal trial. However, you need to meet...
When property, funds, or labor are alleged to have been taken unlawfully in California, the financial value involved determines the severity of the charge. Petty theft under $950 is a misdemeanor. Allegations exceeding that threshold trigger the more serious charge of...
A drug arrest can leave people unsure about what charges they may face. California prosecutors review the evidence and applicable law before deciding which charges the evidence may support. These may include simple possession, possession for sale or another drug...
Your partner called 911 during an argument. A week later, she tells the prosecutor she exaggerated and wants the case dropped. It feels like that should be the end of it, especially when your job and your time with your kids are on the line. In California, a...
A DUI arrest in California can quickly become a serious legal matter. Under California law, most DUIs fall under misdemeanor charges, but specific aggravating circumstances can change the outcome. Understanding what pushes a DUI toward felony territory can help...
A white collar conviction can harm more than a person’s standing in criminal court. In California, many licensed professionals also face review from the board that regulates their occupation. For California professionals, recognizing that the licensing board and the...
Home is one of the few places where you should be able to feel absolutely safe. That being said, if someone tries to break into your residence, do you have legal grounds to protect yourself using lethal force? Learning about related California law could provide an...
During a criminal case, police often gather evidence from digital sources. This may mean that they want to conduct a search of a person's cellphone. As with a search of real estate or other physical property, it often takes a search warrant to compel someone to unlock...
Your breath test results are a key piece of evidence that the police will likely try to obtain after a traffic stop on suspicion of drunk driving. If your blood alcohol concentration is over the legal limit, this is a stronger form of evidence than a failed field...
For most drivers, a failed breath test means that they are at or above the legal limit of 0.08% in terms of their blood alcohol concentration. Some drivers do have other limits, such as commercial drivers, who are often held to a standard of 0.04%, and underage...
