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California has several open container laws that can result in various penalties and punishments if violated. Understanding California open container laws and the need to consult a Los Angeles criminal defense lawyer might help you avoid the most severe penalties. Before we review specific open container offenses and the potential penalties for a conviction, it… read more

There are different types of trespassing charges in California, and the severity of the charges depends on the circumstances that led to the offense. It can be charged as an infraction, a misdemeanor, or a felony, but most cases of trespass are charged as misdemeanors. Penal Code 602 specifically states the different means by which… read more

Not only can a DUI cost your freedom if convicted, but it can also cost a lot of money. Even though most DUIs are misdemeanor charges in California, they come with serious financial consequences. Most people are shocked when they learn how expensive it is to get a DUI. The best way to avoid these… read more

Navigating the criminal court system can be challenging. One of the biggest questions people have when they are charged with a crime is about bail and being released from custody. The following are some of the most common questions about bail and bail bonds. 1. What is Bail? Bail is a legal concept that allows… read more

Most people know that, in general, the police must have a warrant to search a house without consent in Los Angeles. This is a federal constitutional right and is mirrored in the California state constitution. However, when you are placed on probation, your rights are diminished. You might notice increasing visits from your probation officer… read more

Depending on a variety of factors, such as type of drug, quantity, and any prior convictions, the potential consequences of your drug possession case in California can vary greatly. If you’re fortunate, you could end up with the option of drug court rather than a conviction, probation, or jail sentence. Possible Outcomes of Drug Possession… read more

When a case is listed as disposed, it means that the court proceedings have ended, and no further court dates are scheduled. No matter what happened in the case, once it is listed in this way, it will be removed from the court docket, and no additional hearings will be set. Disposing a case can… read more

When most of us think about California state laws, we think about the big ones that make sense. Driving drunk can cause devastating crashes, so it’s against the law. You aren’t allowed to vandalize or steal someone else’s property, and you, of course, can’t assault people. And then there are the laws that make less… read more

If you are a convicted sex offender in Los Angeles you are subject to strict reporting requirements and restrictions. These rules may affect what you can do, where you can live, and where you can work. If you break the rules, such as by failing to register, you could go back to jail. It can… read more

The United States has one of the greatest numbers of incarcerated people in the world, with over 2.3 million inmates as of 2021. This has caused a number of problems, such as overcrowding, high costs, and worries about fairness and justice in the criminal justice system. To tackle some of these issues, a range of… read more