Blog Category: Laws

Assault with a Deadly Weapon

in Laws Under California Penal Code 240, an assault occurs when there is an unlawful attempt to commit great bodily injury to another person coupled with the ability to do so. An assault is an element in the offense of an assault with a deadly weapon (ADW). When we think of a deadly weapon, we think of… Read More

Possession with Intent to Sell Drugs

in Laws California is one of a few states in the nation that allows people to use marijuana for medicinal purposes. However, it must be prescribed by a doctor and its use is still tightly controlled. You may face fines, jail time or both if you are caught possessing marijuana. You can be released from jail if someone… Read More

Possession of a Controlled Substance

in Laws California has strict laws against possessing certain types of drugs. This charge is known as possession of a controlled substance. The charge can carry a lengthy prison sentence and large fines under certain circumstances. It will help to know how possession of a controlled substance is defined under the California penal code and what steps… Read More

Drug Trafficking – CA Penal Code

in Laws When thinking about serious crimes, one will often think of murder or assault. However, at least in California and most other states, one will want to avoid drug trafficking charges as they are serious. With that being said, when facing these charges, one will want to mount a defense, get bail, and do what they can… Read More

Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance

in Laws When arrested for being under the influence of a controlled substance, one should form a defense and get their life in order. Otherwise, when doing the opposite, it's hard to live a happy and clean life. With this in mind, here are four steps to take when arrested for being under the influence of a… Read More

Personal Possession of Marijuana

in Laws Personal possession of marijuana is a serious charge that can lead to fines and jail time (thus, resulting in bail). It is different from possessing marijuana for sales and cultivating marijuana under the California Health and Safety code. It is important to know the legal consequences of being charged with personal possession of marijuana. ... Read More

What is Considered Assault in California?

in Laws The state of California, like other states in the union, carries its own definitions of specific crimes and penal codes. Since the definition of assault can vary widely depending upon the state in which the possible crime is committed. It is critical for an individual who has been accused of assault in California to understand… Read More

The 8th Amendment

in Laws There are a variety of legal safety nets that have been placed within the judicial system that were designed to prevent the federal and state government from removing an individual’s personal liberties after they have been arrested. Unfortunately, these situations can become both convoluted and expensive in the blink of an eye, and this means… Read More

Common Probation Violations

in Laws When arrested for a crime, a person will usually get a bail bond, head to court and defend his or her good name. However, once a person loses the case, they may end up with probation. Others times, after serving time in a prison, one will get out, but still have probation for a while.… Read More

Receiving Stolen Property: When Is It a Crime?

in Laws Most people assume that if you’re caught with a stolen item, you’re automatically guilty. The reality is much more complex. For a court to convict you of receiving stolen property, the prosecution has to prove four specific things. They must show that you took possession of an item, that the item was in fact stolen,… Read More