In most cases, child abuse and child endangerment are used interchangeably. However, according to the law, these two are distinct crimes punished under different statutes. Child abuse is charged under California Penal Code 273(d). Child abuse involves...
Like the many defendants, you may wonder what it means to be accused of being an accessory to murder. You may be under the impression that this is a minor charge or that you can easily clear your name if accused. However, this is not always the case....
Prosecutors engage in prosecution misconduct by acting inconsistently with the ethical mandates they should obey. In many cases, they do so because they are usually under significant pressure to convict criminals, especially where violent and...
Driving under the influence (DUI) is indeed a common crime here despite relentless efforts by law enforcement officers to curb this dangerous behavior or conduct on our roads. Typically, a DUI is an offense any person can commit regardless of their...
According to California laws, a minor is any person aged below 18 years. The law is very protective of minors because they lack the mental capacity to make informed decisions. Thus, it is a criminal offense to do something or fail to do something that...
Criminal offenses in California are primarily classified as misdemeanors or felonies based on how severe the supposed criminal conduct is and the defendant’s criminal history. Whereas criminal charges must always be categorized as misdemeanors or...
The Penal Code provides for multiple criminal regulations and penalties for persons who violate them. Among these rules is the prohibition from engagement in a conspiracy to commit an offense. While the Penal Code provides the prohibitive text, citizens...
California criminal charges are categorized into two primary groups: felonies and misdemeanors. The primary difference between these two is that felony offenses are more severe and expose defendants to time in state prison if convicted, while...
