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Assault charges in California can carry serious penalties and long-term consequences. Many people think assault only means physically injuring someone, but the law defines it more broadly. Understanding more about assault helps explain how the state approaches these...
Driving under the influence puts lives at risk, so California sets clear rules about how much alcohol a driver can legally have in their system. These rules vary depending on the driver’s age, license type, and circumstances. Knowing the legal limits helps drivers...
Domestic disputes are one of the top types of complaints reported to law enforcement professionals. People who overhear loud arguments or what sounds like violence in a residential home may call the police. Officers may then rush to protect a potentially vulnerable...
When in California, it can be rather easy to wind up in trouble over the state’s strict knife laws. Known for being intentionally ambiguous as a deterrent to carrying knives, the laws can be difficult to interpret. These knives are banned Without exception, all of the...
False imprisonment sounds straightforward, but California law treats it with more depth than most people expect. If you hold or restrain another person without permission or legal authority, even briefly, you could face charges. Here's what you need to know if you're...
Police officers who suspect people of drunk driving must look for supporting evidence. They must have probable cause to believe a crime occurred if they intend to take a motorist into state custody. Police officers who have pulled drivers over usually ask questions...
Here in California, there is a felony murder law that some defendants run afoul of when committing another crime that is not murder. It can be confusing as to which other crimes trigger the felony murder statute. Learn more below. What you should know California Penal...
Many people think of a “citizen’s arrest” as something from previous centuries. In fact, they are still legal throughout the U.S. – including here in California. Our readers may have even seen or read about incidents during the January wildfires where Los Angeles area...
Not every killing leads to a murder charge. In California, voluntary manslaughter is a separate offense that involves serious consequences but hinges on different facts. If emotions run high and someone dies during the heat of the moment, the law may treat that...
Drunk driving is taken seriously in California, so people who are convicted of this crime can face a host of sentencing options. One of these is the requirement to install an ignition interlock device on any vehicle the individual drives. An ignition interlock device...