Assault is a usual offense that could be relevant in disagreements and fights that turn physical. Some may consider it identical to battery, but the law typically follows specific principles to determine what is most appropriate. However, is assault a suitable charge...
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How to deal with murder allegations
A murder allegation can be a terrifying and stressful experience. Feeling fear and confusion is natural, but taking the right steps immediately can make a significant difference in your case. Potential reasons for your murder accusation If you are 100% sure you are...
Some interesting crime statistics
The results of several recent polls and surveys indicate that most people in California and around the country believe that crime is a serious problem and should be a top priority for lawmakers. However, an analysis of crime data gathered by the Federal Bureau of...
What is the difference between homicide and murder?
If you accidentally kill another individual, is that homicide or murder? Although used synonymously, homicide and murder have distinct meanings. Homicide vs. murder Think of homicide as an umbrella term encompassing any situation where one person causes the death of...
California first-degree murder charge defense
First-degree murder is the most serious form of homicide in California. The state defines this crime as the intentional killing of another person. Building a defense against such a charge isn’t easy. However, there are some defenses a defendant can use against a...
Is this the end of geofence warrants?
Geofence warrants have become more common over the past decade in California and across the country. These warrants seek location data for every person located at or near a crime scene to allow law enforcement officers to track down people who might have witnessed or...
The assault and battery laws in California
Assault and battery are often mentioned together, but they are separate crimes. An individual commits assault when they attempt to injure another person or threaten to cause them physical harm. When an individual uses violence or force against another person, they are...
Understanding the crime of voluntary manslaughter
Being charged with any homicide crime in California is terrifying for anyone. Even if you don’t face murder charges, voluntary manslaughter is a serious offense. These are the state’s laws on this charge. Voluntary manslaughter explained Under California law,...
Drugs & guns have clear connections to violence
California has seen more than its share of violent crimes in recent years. Many of these have involved illegal drugs and guns. Mental health and safety experts have recently conducted studies that show that these issues are intimately connected. Treating substance...
Is sociopathy a dangerous condition?
A 2018 Southern Methodist University study identified California and the Northeast as having the highest rate of psychopaths in the U.S. The terms psychopath and sociopath are antiquated concepts introduced in the late ‘70s to describe extreme and potentially...