Criminal Statutes of Limitations: Standing the Test of Time Prosecutors only have a certain amount of time to file criminal charges against a defendant, and if they wait too long, then the defendant cannot be arrested or charged for that offense. This time limit is called ...
What Happens If I Violate My Restraining Order? Restraining orders are civil court orders that reported victims of domestic violence can file against ...
Meaning and Impacts of Pleading the Fifth “I plead the fifth.” You’ve probably heard this phrase in your favorite TV shows and movies, but you may not ...
3 Strikes, You’re Out: Key Takeaways from the CA Three Strikes Sentencing Law
What Does California’s Three Strikes Law Entail? In 1994, California voters passed the “Three Strikes and You’re Out” law which was well-intentioned ...
California to Release Up to 8K Prisoners Due to COVID-19
In the middle of March, President Donald Trump declared a national emergency due to the novel coronavirus, also known as “COVID-19.” In short order, ...
Have your assets recently been forfeited? If so, you may be wondering what is going on and if what the government has done, what it’s taken from you, ...
If you were arrested, you may be wondering if your arrest records are public, and reasonably so! Can a potential employer find your arrest records? ...
When a minor (someone under the age of 18) in California is arrested or somehow involved in a criminal case or if they have contact with the juvenile ...