Is Statutory Rape a Misdemeanor?
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 good example. Except for married couples, no one who is 18 years old or older may have sexual intercourse with anyone who is under 18. [...]
Do Bench Warrants Expire In California?
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 that was observed by the officer. When you are suspected of committing a crime, but no law enforcement officer saw you do it, the police [...]
A Guide to California’s Theft And Larceny Laws
This article was updated; Feb. 10th, 2023 The ancient wisdom says thou shalt not steal, and that seems simple and straightforward enough. But under California law in the 21st century, stealing can include theft, robbery, burglary, carjacking, embezzlement, fraud of several kinds, and even identity theft. How are these crimes distinct from one another? If [...]
California Marijuana Possession Charges (and How to Approach Your Case)
This article was updated: Feb. 9th, 2023 Cannabis is legal for adults in the state of California … to a degree. The reality is that you can still get into legal trouble with marijuana in California, and if that happens, you’re going to need advice and representation from an experienced Long Beach criminal defense attorney. [...]
California’s First Offender Programs
This article was updated: Feb. 8th, 2023 It’s always frightening to be charged with a crime for the first time in your life. If you have never really been in genuine trouble with the law before but you are charged with a misdemeanor or with a felony, and if you are guilty as charged, in [...]
Could You Be Framed For A Crime?
This article was updated: Feb. 7th, 2023 As a drug crimes law firm in Long Beach, we know about the crime movies and television shows where a completely innocent person is “set up” by the police or by their informants and accused of a crime. Dramatic tension – and the music – rises as the [...]
Arrest Warrants And Traffic Tickets: What You Need To Know
This article was updated: Feb. 6th, 2023 Millions of traffic tickets are issued every year in the U.S. You can pay a ticket or fight it, but if you forget or ignore it, you could pay a higher fine or even land in jail. You’ll need legal help if that happens in southern California. You’ll [...]
The Pros And Cons Of California’s Proposition 36
This article was updated: Feb. 5th, 2023. California Proposition 36, the Substance Abuse and Crime Prevention Act of 2000, went into effect in 2001 after 60.86 percent of California's voters approved the measure in 2000. This is a general introduction to the pros and cons – and the impact, sixteen years later – of Proposition [...]
The Consequences of Violating Probation in California
This article as updated: Feb. 4th, 2023. If you violate probation in California, will you go to jail? It's possible. Keep reading to learn what can happen. If you breach the terms your California probation - whether it's a felony or misdemeanor probation - you will be ordered to appear at a California probation violation [...]
Can I Get My Seized Money Back From Police in California?
This article was updated: Feb. 3rd, 2023 When they make an arrest, California police officers also often seize cash and other items of value. It can take a great deal of time and patience to recover your cash and other valuables – even if you are never convicted of a crime. What allows the police [...]