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Assault and battery are examples of violent offenses that can lead to criminal charges. Because they often occur together, many people think that they consist of a single charge. In some jurisdictions this is true, but not in California. The California Penal Code...
Traversing California roads is a privilege, or so says the Department of Motor Vehicles. When a police officer stops you and requests you to comply with roadside testing, do you have to? The implied consent law on the books in most states suggests that you have...
While making a mistake due to alcohol-related poor judgment happens, making it twice comes with severe consequences. Although DUI rates in California have dipped in recent years, the state continues its efforts to stop it from happening. If you received a DUI charge...
The consequences of driving under the influence can be far-reaching. A DUI is much more than a minor traffic infraction because it is at least a misdemeanor and becomes a felony in various circumstances. Since DUIs are so serious, anyone facing such charges may wonder...
If you have a troubled relationship with a spouse, partner or ex, you may find yourself facing accusations of violent, abusive or threatening behavior. As emotions escalate, you may receive a temporary restraining order from the court that limits your interactions...
The Standardized Field Sobriety Test battery consists of three tests: The One-Leg Stand, the Walk and Turn and the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus tests. If a law enforcement officer stops you on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol, you could actually...
Sometimes victims of abuse decide to kill an abusive partner to escape an abusive relationship. Recent legislation in some states considers abuse when deciding whether self-defense is an appropriate defense to a murder charge. Can killing an abuser be self-defense in...
Violent actions of self-defense often end up met with scrutiny in the eye of the public. However, situations do genuinely exist in which a person believes it is necessary to take physical action to protect their loved ones or their own life. When taking physical...
Road rage incidents are in the news more often every day. In Los Angeles, the county recently reached a record high of these incidents. While road rage may be an accident, violent behavior is often the result. According to CBS News, 459 road rage incidents occurred in...
California law treats any intentional act that results in applying force to another person as assault unless you can prove you were defending yourself or someone else. You can find the definition of assault in the California penal code §240. What are some defenses to...