Juvenile Registration Law in California
Generally, a minor who has been adjudicated or admitted a sex offense does not have to register as a sex offender. There are two exceptions. The first is if the minor was transferred to adult court and convicted of a qualifying offense as an adult. The second is if the minor is adjudicated a ward […]
Diversion for Prostitution Charges
We’ve seen evidence of prostitution in some of the world’s oldest cultures. Prostitution has been described as one of the world’s oldest jobs. In some countries, prostitution remains a legal profession. In others, like the United States, prostitution is criminalized. Not everyone supports the criminalization of prostitution. To some, if not many, prostitution is a […]
What is considered insider trading?
There are many different ways people use their money, but investing it can be one of the best ways to maximize it. Proper investments can result in substantial gains. However, bad investments on the other hand can cause people to lose a lot of money. It is important that people research the various investments before […]
Asset forfeiture in California criminal proceedings
An accusation of criminal conduct comes with a host of questions. What will happen to me? Is jail or prison time a possibility? How will this case affect my career? Each of these questions can be overwhelming by themselves, but there’s another possible penalty which can also be of concern: asset forfeiture. What is asset […]
Desvío por Cargos de Prostitución
Hemos visto evidencia de prostitución en algunas de las culturas más antiguas del mundo. La prostitución ha sido descrita como uno de los trabajos más antiguos del mundo. En algunos países, la prostitución sigue siendo una profesión legal. En otros, como Estados Unidos, la prostitución está criminalizada. No todo el mundo apoya la criminalización de […]
Three people arraigned for insurance fraud in Sacramento area
Some prosecutors say insurance companies are common targets for fraud because they handle large amounts of cash. A recent indictment of three people from the Sacramento area offers support for this theory. The allegations of the indictment The three defendants, a man aged 49 from Angels Camp, a woman aged 68 from Somerset, and a male aged […]
Restore Gun Rights in California
In California, a felony conviction and certain misdemeanor convictions1 will result in a ban on your ability to have a firearm. A felony conviction will result in a lifetime ban, and a qualifying misdemeanor conviction will result in a 10-year ban. Examples of misdemeanor convictions that will result in a 10-year ban are: assault, battery, threatening […]
Restaurar los derechos de portar armas en California
En California, una condena por un delito grave y ciertas condenas por delitos menores1 resultarán en una prohibición de su capacidad para tener un arma de fuego. Una condena por un delito mayor resultará en una suspensión de por vida, y una condena calificada por delito menor resultará en una suspensión de 10 años. Ejemplos de […]
What is considered domestic violence in California?
Domestic violence situations and charges can be complicated. Domestic violence charges can impact the accused individual and their family life. For that reason, accused individuals should know how to respond to domestic violence accusations and charges. How is domestic violence classified in California? Domestic violence is considered abuse or threats when the people involved are in, […]
Sex Offender Tier Relief
A new California law (SB384) has divided sex offenses into three tiers. Depending on the offense, a person convicted of a sex offense may be able to be relieved from their duty to register as a sex offender. If you have suffered a conviction for a sex offense and have been registering for more than 10 years, […]