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...
Free Consultation | Se habla español
Violent Crimes
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...
What are the punishments for domestic violence in California?
A conviction for domestic violence is serious in California and could haunt you for years. The conviction carries an automatic three years’ probation and requires that the individual attend a special program for those convicted of the same crime once per week. This...
Is schizophrenia linked to crime?
Thousands of people in California are the victims of violent crime every year, with the consequences of those crimes ranging from relatively minor to utterly devastating. One of the most pressing issues in our society is understanding why violent crime happens. One...
What is considered a hate crime, and who are the targets?
Hate crimes are on the rise in California and across the country. If you face charges, seeking help and a solid defense is crucial. This is what such crimes entail and who is typically the target. Understanding hate crimes A hate crime is charged on the federal level,...
Did the state of California charge you with a violent crime?
When a person commits a violent crime, they harm a victim or threaten to commit harm. These types of crimes often involve the harshest penalties from the justice system and require the best legal defenses. Violent crime examples Violent crimes range in severity. Some...