Understanding Laws, Penalties, and Defenses Related to Assault or Battery Charges If you are charged with a crime, understanding that charge and what penalties you might face is important. It's…
What Happens When Officers Respond to a Domestic Violence Complaint? Domestic violence calls can present unique challenges for law enforcement officers. They may arrive at a scene where tempers have…
What Is Implied Consent? The term implied consent refers to a law related to chemical tests for blood alcohol and drug levels. At its most basic, implied consent means that…
This article was updated: Feb. 13th, 2023 The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution fully and uncompromisingly protects your right to free speech in California and in every other state.…
This article was updated: Feb. 12th, 2023 The welfare and best interests of children is a top priority of California’s criminal justice system. The law regarding statutory rape is a…
This article was updated: Feb. 11th, 2023. In the state of California, if a law enforcement officer takes you into custody without an arrest warrant, you probably committed a crime…