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In California, there are two ways that felony charges can be brought against an individual. The first is through an information filed by the district attorney. The second is through an indictment brought by a grand jury. What is an Information? An information is a formal accusation made by the district attorney against an individual… read more

In most states, a monetary system is used for bail. Bail allows a defendant to be released from jail pending the resolution of their criminal case. A defendant could deposit money with the court as bail or obtain a bond to secure their release. The amount of bail is based on a bail schedule, which,… read more

Taking the life of another human being falls under the catchall phrase of “homicide.” However, there are different levels of homicide in California with different degrees of criminal culpability. Understanding these differences is important to understanding the nature of the charges against you. If you were charged with manslaughter or criminally negligent homicide in California,… read more

If you watch television or movies, you might have an incorrect assumption about when police officers must read you your Miranda Rights. Most people believe that their criminal charges are automatically dismissed if they are arrested and do not receive their Miranda warning. However, that is not true. Before discussing what happens if the police… read more

In most cases, traffic violations do not result in criminal charges. Instead, the driver pays a fine for violating California traffic laws. However, if the driver caused an accident, they could be civilly liable for damages the victims sustained because of the car crash. However, there are some situations where a driver could be charged… read more

Manslaughter and murder are potential criminal charges that can be pursued after someone causes another person’s death. But what is the difference between these two terms? The details surrounding the death are crucial for your criminal defense attorney to understand to lodge a vigorous defense on your behalf. Definition of Murder in California Murder is… read more

Los Angeles is the second biggest city in the United States, with almost 4 million residents. There are several neighborhoods within Los Angeles, some safer than others. Unfortunately, Los Angeles sees a lot of criminal activity, from petty crimes to violent crimes. Thankfully, violent crimes are nowhere as frequent as they used to be, but… read more

The FBI’s National Incident-Based Reporting System divides criminal offenses into three categories: Crimes Against Persons Crimes Against Property Crimes Against Society Crimes against the person are criminal offenses involving victims. The suspect is accused of committing a crime that caused injury, death, the threat of injury or death, or other harm to a victim. Title… read more

A Romeo and Juliet law decriminalizes teenage sex. It states that it is not a crime when two minors consent to sex. Romeo and Juliet laws vary by state. Generally, Romeo and Juliet laws generally allow someone over 14 to have consensual sex with another person who is also a teenager. California does not have… read more

Finding out you have a warrant for your arrest can be a scary experience. You may not know what this means for you and what you can do. A knowledgeable criminal defense lawyer can discuss your next steps during a confidential consultation, and you should almost certainly contact an attorney for help if you have… read more