You and your spouse got into a fight, and it turned physical. Or, perhaps you were in an argument with your girlfriend or boyfriend and things got a little too heated. One of you may have gotten physically hurt. Now, you’re concerned about the domestic battery or domestic violence charges you could be facing. Even …
What Are the Penalties for Murder in California?
Murder is the most serious crime that exists. Taking another person’s life – whether intentionally or by accident – not only prevents the victim from living their life to the fullest. It also robs their loved ones and can have a traumatic impact on individuals, families, and communities for generations to come. That’s why under …
What Qualifies As Self-Defense?
You were recently arrested and charge with a violent crime. However, you don’t believe the charges are legitimate because you were simply protecting yourself and using self-defense against your attacker. Now that you’re facing possibly years behind bars and thousands of dollars worth of fines – along with your life being turned completely upside down …
Theft Felony Laws in California
If you’ve been arrested for theft in Alameda County, it’s important to understand the distinction between petty theft laws and theft felony laws in California. The difference between petty theft and grand theft is the value of the property stolen. Generally speaking, if the value is up to and including $950, then it is considered …
Difference Between Assault and Battery
From television crime dramas to whodunit novels to everyday conversation, it’s common for “assault and battery” to be used as a single phrase. “We’re charging him with assault and battery,” a TV police officer says. “That sounds like assault and battery to me,” one neighbor says to another. The truth is, California law differentiates between …