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- Where Federal Stalking and Harassment Sentencing Is Toughest: What a Decade of Data Reveals About California
Sep 3, 2026
If you are facing a federal That uncertainty is exactly why our team looked closely at the numbers. Stalking is far more common than many people realize, affecting roughly 13.5 million Americans every year, and while it is illegal in all fifty states, it can also be prosecuted at the federal level where penalties tend to be more serious. To help people understand what they may be up against,The Law Offices of Christopher Chaney...Read More - New Study Ranks U.S. States Where Federal Stalking and Harassment Sentencing Is Toughest
Sep 1, 2026
Summary September 1, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LOS ANGELES, CA – A new nationwide study from The Law Offices of Christopher Chaney & Associates analyzes a decade of data from the U.S. Sentencing Commission on average federal sentences for When comparing states with the highest federal sentence length for stalking, Arkansas ranks #1, with offenders receiving an average of 56 months in prison. This average is double that of the national average, which comes...Read More - When The Headlines Come First: What A High-Profile Case Teaches Us About Pretrial Publicity In Los Angeles
Aug 10, 2026
If you or someone you love is facing serious criminal charges in a case that has already made the news, you know a particular kind of fear. It is the feeling that people have made up their minds about you before you have set foot in a courtroom. As a Los Angeles That question is at the center of one of the most closely watched cases in California right now. If you are...Read More - Recalling A Bench Warrant In California: Can A Chronic Illness Explain Missed Court Or Probation Violations?
Jul 27, 2026
Living with a chronic illness can make ordinary responsibilities feel impossible, especially when your symptoms flare without warning. If a bench warrant has already been issued, the most urgent step is usually getting that warrant recalled, and a documented chronic illness can support that request. However, if you missed court, skipped a probation appointment, failed to complete a required program, or violated another condition because of a medical issue, California courts may still treat the...Read More - AI And Attorney-Client Privilege: What The Heppner Ruling Means If You Talked To ChatGPT About Your Case
Jul 16, 2026
You are worried, you cannot sleep, and at 2 a.m. you open a chatbot and start typing out everything about the criminal accusation hanging over you. Maybe you asked how to explain a bank transfer, how a jury might see your text messages, or flat out how to beat the charge. It felt private, like talking to yourself. Here is the hard truth that too few people understand: when it comes to AI and attorney-client...Read More - Can Police Search Your Car During A Fourth Of July Traffic Stop In California?
Jul 3, 2026
Fourth of July weekend brings fireworks, parties, crowded roads, That can feel confusing in the moment. You may feel nervous when an officer shines a flashlight into your car, asks where you are coming from, or tells you to step outside. You may also worry that refusing a search will make you look guilty. Still, your rights do not disappear because it is a holiday weekend. If police searched your car during a Fourth...Read More - Accused Right Before Father's Day? How Restraining Orders Can Impact Custody and Your Reputation
Jun 19, 2026
You bought the tickets for Dodger Stadium. The hand-drawn card from your kid is taped to the fridge. Then a sheriff's deputy knocks, hands you a stack of papers, and just like that, a If you're reading this from your car in the Van Nuys Courthouse East parking lot, or pacing your living room in Encino while your phone blows up, take a breath. You're not the first dad this has happened to, and...Read More - Sabrina Carpenter's Stalking Case Shows Why A Restraining Order For Stalking In Los Angeles Can Be A Critical Tool For Protection
Jun 16, 2026
By: When pop star Sabrina Carpenter discovered a stranger had breached the security fencing at her Los Angeles home, approached her front door, and tried to open it, she did what any person in fear should do: she took legal action. News broke on June 1, 2026, that Carpenter filed a If someone is following you, showing up at your home, or making you fear for your safety, you do not have to...Read More - Summer Solstice in LA: The 5 Arrests That Spike Between Memorial Day and Labor Day
Jun 5, 2026
It's 9:47 PM on a Saturday in late June. The Hollywood Bowl is letting out. Sunset Boulevard is bumper to bumper. A backyard party in Sherman Oaks is starting to wobble, a shoving match is brewing at a Venice Beach bar, and somewhere on the 101 a tipsy driver is two miles from a CHP checkpoint they don't see coming. By midnight, three of those people will be in handcuffs. And the calendar barely turned...Read More - What Celebrity Stalker Cases Teach Every Angeleno About Restraining Orders
May 30, 2026
Picture this When Long filed for a That outcome surprised people. However, it shouldn’t have, and understanding why is useful for anyone in Los Angeles who may need this kind of protection. If a situation like this is keeping you up at night, do not wait for things to escalate. The Law Behind the Case: CCP § 527.6 When the alleged harasser is not a spouse, dating partner, or close family member, the...Read More
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