Can I physically remove someone from my office if the person refuses to leave after repeated requests? You are never allowed to physically remove someone from your office; it could be viewed as a criminal act (assault and/or battery) for which you… → Read More
Criminally Negligent Homicide Criminally negligent homicide requires the lowest mental state of all of the homicide offenses: criminal negligence. Criminal negligence is where a defendant should be aware of a substantial and unjustifiable risk, and ignores or fails to appreciate that risk. → Read More
What is extortion? Extortion is a crime in which one person forces another person to do something against his will, generally to give up money or other property, by threat of violence, property damage, damage to the person’s reputation, or extreme financial hardship. Extortion involves the victim’s consent to the crime, but that consent is obtained illegally. → Read More
What is substantive law? Substantive law is the aspect of law that defines and regulates the rights of individuals and legal entities. Substantive law is one of the two main categories within the law. Substantive law encompasses all areas of torts, contract law, real property, constitutional law, family law, wills and estates, etc. → Read More
Preliminary Hearing A preliminary hearing is most commonly used to determine whether or not probable cause exists that a defendant committed a criminal offense such that he should be held over for trial. Read on for comprehensive information on what a preliminary hearing is, what happens at a preliminary hearing, and the advantages and disadvantages of a preliminary hearing. → Read More
Spousal Abuse Charges Spousal abuse charges involve assault type offenses, which require that the prosecutor show a spousal relationship and that the victim spouse was abused or assaulted. Read on to learn more about spousal abuse, the available defenses, and possible consequences of a spousal abuse conviction. → Read More
What is disturbing the peace? Disturbing the peace charges occur when a person has infringed upon or frustrated someone else’s right to peace and tranquility. Find more information → Read More
What is the difference between detention and arrest? The difference between a detention and arrest is important because your rights are different according to whether you have been arrested or detained. → Read More
California Certificate of Rehabilitation A California certificate of rehabilitation (COR) is a court order declaring that a person convicted of a felony (or misdemeanor sex offense) is now rehabilitated. → Read More
Sealing Juvenile Criminal Records in California, process to seal Juvenile conviction and arrest records in California are not automatically sealed when you reach 18. You must file a petition with the court. It is up to the judge to decide whether or not to seal your records. → Read More
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