June 7, 2021
Common Juvenile Crimes
As would be expected, California's juvenile criminal justice system differs from the adult criminal justice…
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May 17, 2021
Guide To New Changes In California Criminal Law
On January 1, 2021, many major criminal justice reforms took effect. One of the most…
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April 19, 2021
Self-Defense of Others and Property
Self-defense is a legal defense used to abrogate a violation of the law. It is…
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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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