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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

Courts take domestic violence charges very seriously. Domestic violence is physical, emotional, financial, or sexual abuse against an intimate partner. Domestic violence can also include threatened abuse. Under California law, an intimate partner includes: A spouse or former spouse A cohabitant or former cohabitant A romantic partner or former romantic partner The mother or father… read more

Gambling has been a popular pastime for thousands of years, but since the dawn of the internet age, it’s taken a huge leap forward. Today, you don’t have to go to a casino or attend a horse race to place bets. You can gamble online from the comfort of your own home! But just because… read more

When you are facing criminal charges in Los Angeles, it is essential to have an experienced and knowledgeable criminal lawyer on your side. A criminal defense lawyer will be responsible for many tasks throughout the entire process of your case. Keep reading to understand the responsibilities of criminal lawyers and the work they do. Initial… read more

Every state has laws that prohibit drunk driving. Most states call them DUI laws because “DUI” is an easily recognizable term. However, some states use different acronyms for the same offense, each with a slightly different meaning. It is always important to discuss your specific DUI charges with an experienced criminal defense lawyer who understands… read more