November 19, 2020
How Does California Define Resisting Arrest?
California Penal Code § 148 PC defines the crime of resisting arrest. This statute also…
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November 17, 2020
The Benefits Of Early Attorney Intervention
Any criminal charge, especially those in the context of domestic violence, has serious consequences. A…
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November 11, 2020
What Is Harmful And Offensive Touching For Purposes Of Domestic Battery?
The most common offense related to allegations of domestic violence, especially when charged as a…
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November 5, 2020
Willful Acts And Domestic Violence
Domestic violence” is abuse or violence committed against an adult or a minor who is…
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October 12, 2020
Distinguishing Child Abuse And Child Endangerment
People often use the terms “child endangerment” and “child abuse” interchangeably. However, they mean and…
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October 6, 2020
How California Punishes Misdemeanors
California considers misdemeanors to be crimes for which the maximum sentence is no more than one year…
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September 16, 2020
Federal And State Law Contain Lifetime Firearms Bans For Domestic Violence
Convictions in California for crimes related to domestic violence carry extreme and severe consequences for…
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September 14, 2020
What Is The Legal Definition Of A Criminal Threat?
California Penal Code § 422 PC defines a “criminal threat” for purposes of California criminal law.…
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September 4, 2020
Domestic Violence And Moral Turpitude
Because domestic violence may be considered a crime of moral turpitude in California, collateral consequences…
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August 27, 2020
What Is An Imminent Danger For Asserting Self-Defense?
Simply put, most people are law-abiding citizens who do try to avoid trouble. In turn,…
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