February 16, 2021
SB 1437 And California’s Felony Murder Law
California SB 1437 became law on September 30, 2018. This California Senate bill changed California law…
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February 11, 2021
About Voluntary Manslaughter
Murder or homicide involves malice, which may be express or implied under California law. Express…
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November 13, 2020
How Is Attempted Murder Defined In California?
California Penal Code § 187(a) PC defines homicide or murder as “the unlawful killing of…
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October 28, 2020
When Is A Hit-And-Run A Felony?
In California, any individual who fails to comply with California Vehicle Code § 20002 VC…
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October 8, 2020
Can Three-Strikes Defendants Get Parole?
Under California’s “three strikes” law in California Penal Code § 667, defendants may receive a…
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September 28, 2020
Self-Defense And The Duty To Retreat
Like every jurisdiction in the United States, California law allows individuals to use force in self-defense.…
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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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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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July 24, 2020
Mistaken Identification And Wrongful Convictions
As one legal expert has commented, "When someone is accused of a crime he did…
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June 22, 2020
When Is Robbery Also Kidnapping?
California Penal Code § 209 defines the offenses in California which constitute aggravated kidnapping. While…
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