If you already have a prior felony conviction in the state of California, and are charged with a second, third, or subsequent felony, it matters greatly if one or more of the felonies are regarded as “serious” or “violent” in the eyes of the law. This is because California has a “Three Strikes” law that […]
Nothing hurts more than losing a loved one long before their time as the result of another person’s carelessness, recklessness, or intentionally wrongful act. First, there is the shock, grief, and sense of the loss one experiences. Then, there may be fears over the loss of financial support provided by the loved one. Finally, there […]
California imposes strict punishments on gang-related crimes. If you have been charged with a gang crime, it is imperative that you contact an experienced California criminal defense attorney. Both California and Federal Law Punish Gang Crimes Harshly In the United States, there are two bodies of law – State and Federal. With regards to gang […]
It is not always the case that murder charges result when one human being kills another. The reason for this is because the law sometimes factors in intent when determining the criminal charges to be levied against a defendant. The purpose of this article is to explain the lesser charge of voluntary manslaughter. If you […]
If you or a loved one have been charged the murder in the state of California and believe that you were not in your right mind at the time of the alleged incident, the legal defense of insanity may be available to you. The purpose of this article is to explain the insanity test used […]
Embezzlement is a surprisingly common crime in the state of California. People assume that embezzlement can only occur in a white-collar context. This is simply not true, as the elements for the criminal charge of embezzlement can be satisfied in many contexts and need not involve large sums of money. Embezzlement may be committed with […]
Robbery and Burglary are commonly confused crimes in the state of California and elsewhere. Both crimes are prosecuted aggressively and subject to serious penalties including jail time. If you have been charged with robbery, it is essential that you contact a skilled and experienced California criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. In the face […]
If you have lost a loved one as a result of the carelessness or recklessness of another person, business, or institution, you may be able to bring a wrongful death lawsuit in a California civil court against the responsible party. The purpose of this article is to explain what a wrongful death is, who may […]
If you or a loved one have been the victim of a dog bite or animal attack in the state of California, you have legal options. Dog bites and animal attacks occur all too often in the U.S., harming millions of citizens annually. Worst of all, animal incidents can hurt children. The cost suffered includes […]
Busy already in the day-to-day, it can feel like there is no time to set aside for planning on behalf of our loved ones and charitable causes. With the help of an experienced California estate planning attorney, however, estate planning does not have to be overly complex or time-consuming. An attorney can help you select […]
