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Parents working through child custody disputes often have a lot of stress and uncertainty. Not only do many worry about their relationship with their child and their ability to play a key role in their child's life, but there are a host of factors that affect custody...
In California, domestic violence includes any act of battery against a spouse, romantic partner or close family member. When facing these charges, you must follow the provisions of existing protective orders to avoid further legal action. Learn more about...
To assault someone is to threaten him or her with physical harm or unlawful contact. If the person committing the assault carries out the threat, that is an example of a battery. Assault and battery are two separate crimes, but they often occur together, and the...
When people around the country look at the devastation in the wake of California wildfires, it is hard to imagine anyone would do this intentionally. Yet, it does happen. Some people have an insatiable desire to set things aflame; it is an addiction. Unfortunately,...
Judges have sentencing guidelines to follow when they convict someone of a violent crime. They also have the discretion to add extra consequences that will come into play after the person has completed the prison sentence and paid all fines. Especially before...
If you are facing criminal charges in California, you may wonder how long the process will take. You may be eager to get out of jail and get back to your life. This is understandable. The U.S. Constitution provides you with the right to a speedy trial. That will...
California's Senate Bill 1437 that went into effect on January 1, 2019 limits a prosecutor's ability to charge and convict individuals with a felony murder that they didn't personally commit. The bill includes restrictions on accusations of acting as an accomplice to...
The word manslaughter sounds to the ears of many California residents as a particularly horrific act, which is why it may be surprising to learn that manslaughter is actually quite different from an act of murder. In fact, manslaughter is considered a lesser form of...
As of Jan. 1 of this year, a new California law went into effect that changes the legal landscape for violent crimes. Senate Bill 1437 scaled back the existing felony murder rule. This legislation made important changes to the state's criminal law that affect both...
