Securing Your Legacy: The Importance of Estate Planning Before Incarceration

Introduction to Estate Planning and Incarceration Facing incarceration presents many challenges, not least among them the need to manage personal affairs from a distance. Estate planning, often overlooked in such circumstances, is crucial. This article will help shed light on why and how individuals facing jail time should prioritize getting their estate in order. Key … Read more

Bookmaking, Pool-Selling, and Wagering

Bookmaking, pool-selling, and wagering in California are closely related to gambling and do carry criminal consequences if convicted. Contrary to popular belief, even if someone thought they were acting in a fair and honest way, knowingly participating in these activities is enough to be charged with the crime. This offense is what is known as … Read more

Legislator Requesting or Taking a Bribe

Using your publicly elected position to commit crimes will result in felony charges. Using your legislative position in this manner is considered a betrayal of public trust. A conviction for requesting or taking bribes will also negatively impact your current office and any future positions you hoped to gain. Not only do the consequences involve … Read more

How do DUI cases get dismissed?

The short answer is that it depends. Now, I know that sounds very cliché, but it’s the truth. DUI case dismissals really depend upon the facts of each particular case. It is very fact specific. So let’s talk briefly about some of the things that we, as defense attorneys, look at to try to get … Read more

California Penal Code 30210 – Bullets Containing an Explosive Agent

California has stringent laws on offenses involving explosives, ammunition, and weapons. You could face misdemeanor or felony charges if you are guilty of possessing bullets that contain an explosive agent. This crime attracts severe consequences, including a jail term, fines, and probation. The legal process can be overwhelming, especially if you do not seek the … Read more

Writing Bad Checks

A check is deemed “bad” if you give it knowing that there are inadequate funds to cover the entire check’s value or if you cancel it before the receiver withdraws it. Violating PC 476a is a severe criminal charge with penalties like fines, serving time, and a life-altering criminal record. Just because you made a … Read more

Belt Buckle Knives

California has prohibited certain types of weapons, including dangerous weapons that are easily masked or concealed as other items. PC 16590 lists the weapons that are generally prohibited. One type of prohibited weapon is the BBK, or belt knuckle knife. Per PC Section 20410, possessing, manufacturing, distributing, or transporting these knives is criminal. Should you … Read more

Owning Attack Dogs

As a pet owner, you will be held accountable for the violent behaviors your pets exhibit. If your dog or other household pet attacks another person, you could face legal repercussions. California has laws in place meant to protect people from violent animal attacks, whether they are domesticated pets, live on a farm, or in … Read more

Assault With a Deadly Weapon On a School Employee

Threatening to hurt someone, even if you do not intend on following through with it is still a crime. Making any attempts to hurt another person is also a crime. The penalties only worsen if you attempt to harm someone using a deadly weapon. If the alleged victim is a school employee, the prosecution will … Read more

Annoying/Molesting Child Under 18

Being accused of any form of child abuse is not an allegation anyone should ignore. Crimes that involve minors carry harsh penalties and include long-term consequences. Law enforcement usually acts quickly in cases involving children. The prosecution will pursue charges and could seek the maximum penalty. Take the offense seriously and get legal advice as … Read more

California PC 647.6 – Annoying/Molesting Child Under 18

Being accused of any form of child abuse is not an allegation anyone should ignore. Crimes that involve minors carry harsh penalties and include long-term consequences. Law enforcement usually acts quickly in cases involving children. The prosecution will pursue charges and could seek the maximum penalty. Take the offense seriously and get legal advice as … Read more