Understanding the Basics of Arrest Warrants and Search Warrants
Do police always need a warrant to arrest you? When can law enforcement search your home or car? Do police […]
How to Protect Your Property From Vandalism?
Vandalism refers to the offense of destroying or defacing someone else’s property without their permission. This includes acts such as […]
California State Prosecutor Facing Child Pornography Charges
Last week a California state prosecutor was arrested and charged with possession of child pornography. Raymond Liddy, who is the […]
Statute of Limitations For Murder Cases in California
There is no statute of limitations in the state of California for any offense which is punishable by death or […]
California Fake ID Laws
If you are caught with a fake ID in California you could face some serious consequences. Under California Penal Code […]
Is a Hit and Run a Felony in San Diego?
The short answer to the question of whether a hit-and-run is a felony in San Diego is—“It can be.” The […]
Domestic Violence and Restraining Orders in California
Domestic violence is a very serious problem in the United States, and California is no exception. As a result, prosecutors […]
What Happens After You Are Arrested in San Diego?
If you are wanted for a crime, you are probably wondering what happens after an arrest. At the Law Office […]
What is Clemency?
Clemency occurs when a person from a governmental executive branch makes the decision to pardon a person who has been […]
Charges of Public Urination in San Diego
While the majority of people might think charges of public urination are nothing more than a nuisance, in fact, the […]
California is Tough on Public School Absences with Truancy Laws
Public education is a serious issue in the State of California, with as much as $76.6 billion dedicated each year to ensuring […]
San Diego Court Records
Court records can be either civil or criminal, however both summarize all the events which occurred during the court date […]
What is Stalking?
California Penal Code § 646.9 governs criminal behavior described as “stalking.” Enacted after several notable murders, Penal Code § 646.9 […]
Defrauding an Innkeeper in San Diego
Perhaps you have heard of people who go to an expensive restaurant, eat a nice meal, then surreptitiously slip out […]
How Bail and Bonds Work
At some point in our lives, we may know someone who is arrested or be arrested ourselves. It is imperative […]
What Does it Mean to Dismiss Without Prejudice?
At a time of dwindling resources both in terms of physical facilities and prosecutor/judicial staff, California’s criminal courts process over […]
Top 8 Questions To Ask Your Criminal Defense Attorney
This infographic outlines the top 8 questions to ask a criminal defense attorney during an initial consultation. They are: Where […]
Understanding DUID Offenses In San Diego
As the drug overdose crisis deepens, prosecutors in California and elsewhere are filing criminal charges much more aggressively, an attitude […]
Appeals Court Examines San Diego Police Tactics
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco will soon decide how far San Diego police can go to […]
What Happens When Military Veterans Commit Criminal Offenses?
An Army National Guard veteran who served in Iraq shot dozens of people at a Florida airport, highlighting the particularized […]
