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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...

Being accused of theft puts you in a very difficult position. If you’re convicted, you face penalties that include incarceration and heavy fines. Even worse is the damage to your reputation. Having a theft conviction on...

Criminal cases in California typically involve violations of state law. These offenses are prosecuted in state court and managed by prosecutors and defense attorneys who are used to California laws and procedures. The...

When a young person is arrested in California, many people mistakenly assume that the law will “go easy” on them and the consequences will be minimal. Unfortunately, that is often not the truth. The juvenile justice...