The California expungement process gives convicts a clean slate. That is because it removes particular offenses from their criminal records. A criminal-free record can prevent many problems, including difficulty acquiring a house or securing employment....
An auto burglary happens when one person enters another person’s locked vehicle with the intent to steal it, steal an item from the vehicle, or commit a felony while inside the car. Prosecutors in California charge auto burglary as a felony or...
California law PC 647(b) prohibits prostitution. It makes it illegal to engage in, offer, or agree to exchange sexual acts for compensation. This is one of the laws enforced by authorities to address exploitation, trafficking, and threats to public...
Millions of people use dating and hookup apps, hoping to find meaningful connections or casual encounters. However, these platforms expose users to huge risks. BackgroundChecks.org research found that 10% of dating app users are sex offenders, and one...
Extortion occurs when someone forces another person to give up money, property, or services by making threats or threats of intimidation. This crime seriously violates personal rights. Extortion does harm, whether the threat involves physical violence,...
Understanding the complex world of criminal offenses, such as assault and battery, in California can be overwhelming, like trying to solve a complicated puzzle without being able to see it. It is natural to be confused because these terms might seem...
Upon your arrest for a crime in California, the prosecution will file criminal charges. Crimes in California are classified as misdemeanors or felonies, depending on the circumstances. Facing a felony charge is different from faxing a misdemeanor. The...
Failure to appear is an offense for failing to go to court when summoned. The law does not apply to defendants alone, but to anyone the court has ordered to appear. You can miss your court hearing for many reasons, including forgetting or having an...
