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Arrested at a Los Angeles Protest? Know Your Rights and Legal Options
Jun 13, 2025
The Los Angeles protests A criminal conviction can upend your entire life. The Legal Right to Protest vs. Grounds for Arrest The First Amendment protects your right to peacefully protest in traditionally public spaces, including streets, parks, sidewalks, and outside of government buildings. The key word, however, is Looting Blocking traffic or access to private property, including government buildings Failing to disperse following an order Resisting arrest Attempting to free someone who had...
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Charged With Petty Theft in California? What Proposition 36 Could Mean For You
May 30, 2025
If you were recently arrested for In this guide, we offer a helpful overview explaining What is Petty Theft in California? Petty theft — also sometimes called retail theft — refers to property or assets Took items without paying for them Concealed merchandise and left the store without paying for them Changed the price tag of an item to pay less for it Did not have permission from the property owner to...
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How Does California Define “Intimate Partner” in Domestic Violence Cases?
May 28, 2025
If you're facing In this guide, we’ll break down how California What Is an “Intimate Partner” Under California Domestic Violence Law? California law takes domestic violence very seriously. But In California, an intimate partner includes: A current or former spouse A fiancé or former fiancé A current or former cohabitant (someone you live with) Someone you are currently dating Someone you previously dated The parent of your child, even if you never...
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SB 554 “Survivor’s Protection Act” – Why It Matters If You’ve Been Served (Or May Be Served) With a California Restraining Order
May 27, 2025
If the sheriff or a process server has just handed you a restraining order packet—or you sense one may be coming—read this before you act. California’s new On September 27, 2024 Governor Newsom signed Border-less Filing: The Petitioner Now Chooses the Playing Field • Why This Matters for You as a Respondent • A Defense Attorney's Checklist Under the New Law • Bottom Line The Survivor’s Protection Act removes...
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D’Ancee’s Law: How California’s New Statute-of-Limitations Rule Reshapes Hit-and-Run Cases
May 22, 2025
If you have been questioned, arrested, or even fear you might be connected to a serious-injury or fatal What D’Ancee’s Law Does D'Ancee's Law (Assembly Bill 2984) took effect January 1, 2025 The law is named for three-year-old Why This Matters After Any Serious Crash Cold cases can warm up. Key evidence may fade. Civil suits often follow criminal filings. Action Items for Anyone Under a Cloud of Suspicion Preserve potential evidence now. Document...
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Ryan’s Law: Navigating Felony Vehicular-Manslaughter Charges After a Speed-Related Crash
May 19, 2025
If you have been questioned, arrested, or even fear you might be connected to a collision involving extreme speed, street racing, or a sideshow, you need to know about the potential effects of Ryan’s Law —codified in Penal Code § 192(c)—on your situation. Ryan’s Law spells out conduct that prosecutors can treat as What qualifies as gross negligence under Ryan’s Law Driving 100 mph or more Participating in a street race Taking part in...
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Your Next Move Matters: A California Driver’s Guide to Hit-and-Run Defense
May 13, 2025
A split decision can change your life. And, in the moments following an accident, adrenaline and fear may have resulted in you The penalties for a hit-and-run vary depending on the case details, mainly whether it resulted in This guide covers 1. Hire an Experienced Defense Attorney One of the first things you should do following a hit-and-run is contact an Following a hit-and-run, law enforcement may try to talk to...
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Were You Wrongfully Accused of a Hit and Run During Cinco de Mayo?
May 7, 2025
Cinco de Mayo is one of the most celebrated holidays in California, drawing crowds, parties, and unfortunately—confusion on the roads. If you've recently been If this sounds like your situation, you’re probably feeling overwhelmed and unsure of what steps to take next. Let’s break down what’s really going on—and how to protect your rights. Why Do False Hit-and-Run Accusations Happen During Cinco de Mayo? 1. Increased Traffic, Increased Chaos California, but especially Los Angeles,...
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Domestic Violence Defense in California: Understanding Restraining Orders and Legal Consequences
Apr 28, 2025
Domestic violence What Constitutes Domestic Violence in California? Under California law, domestic violence involves abuse or threats of abuse committed against someone with whom the accused has a close relationship. This includes: Spouses or ex-spouses Cohabitants or former cohabitants Dating or intimate partners The other parent of your child Close family members, including siblings, step-siblings, grandparents, nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles. Abuse can take many forms, including physical harm, emotional abuse, verbal threats, and even...
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Juveniles and Hit-and-Run: What Parents Need to Know About Defending Their Teen in California
Apr 21, 2025
When a teenager is accused of a What Constitutes a Hit-and-Run in California? Under California law, a hit-and-run occurs when a driver involved in an accident leaves the scene without providing required information or offering assistance. This applies regardless of who is at fault for the collision. The key obligations for drivers include: Exchanging Information: Rendering Aid: Hit-and-run offenses are categorized as either misdemeanors or felonies, depending on the severity of the accident and...
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