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The criminal justice system in California is not designed to help victims. It operates to punish criminals and, hopefully, discourage criminal activity in the future. But someone who has already been harmed by criminal...

The trend toward “decriminalization” of controlled substances in California has lulled many people into thinking that they can’t really be seriously penalized for drug crimes in the state. While there is an emphasis on

When you or someone you love is facing homicide charges in California, there is no need to tell you how serious the situation is. But it can be very helpful to know what to expect in the case. When you work with a...

California has very strict gun laws, so conduct that would be a minor offense in other states or actions that would be perfectly legal elsewhere have very serious consequences in California. It is important to take your...

When people think about the consequences of a criminal conviction, they tend to consider the penalties listed in statutes, namely, incarceration or a fine. What they often overlook—until later—is the reputational damage...