New CA Law: Mental Health Diversion Defendants Required to Relinquish Firearms

1 year ago

People convicted of certain crimes in California are prohibited from owning or possessing guns, and now there’s a new CA…

How This New California Law Can Reduce Sentencing Post Conviction

1 year ago

New laws in California are nothing new, but it’s significant to criminal defense and justice to note how this new…

What Are Low-Level Drug Offenders?

1 year ago

Some legal terminology can be confusing — almost like the legal community is speaking another language — so it’s always…

When Does Possession Turn Into a Charge of Drug Trafficking?

1 year ago

Drug-related offenses are a complex and nuanced area of the law, and the question of when does possession turn into…

What is an Example of a Non-Violent Drug Offender?

1 year ago

Non-violent drug offenders represent a significant portion of individuals in the criminal justice system, so you may be wondering what…

What is the Difference Between Felony, Misdemeanor, and Infraction?

2 years ago

Within criminal law, there are three main categories of offenses, so what is the difference between felony, misdemeanor, and infraction?…

Landmark California Law Takes Effect: Criminal Records Cleared

2 years ago

As a landmark California law takes effect, criminal records cleared, and an automated review process implemented, millions of people are…

Are Hallucinogenics like LSD, Ecstasy and Magic Mushrooms Legal in CA Now?

2 years ago

The California Senate, Public Health Committee, and Assembly Health Committee all have approved SB-58, so are hallucinogenics like LSD, Ecstasy…

Do Police Need to Identify Themselves When Asked?

2 years ago

Law enforcement officers have certain fundamental obligations to maintain when interacting with the public they serve, but — legally —…

When is it Admissible to Record Someone Without Their Consent?

2 years ago

While it’s generally an illegal invasion of privacy to record a private conversation, there are exceptions … so when is…