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Many people in California think restraining orders are the same as protective orders, but although they have many similarities, key differences exist in how the orders are obtained, what they prohibit, and how long they...

Under California law, minors are not legally able to consent to sex, so if someone has sex with a person under 18, they can be charged with statutory rape. If you have been or could be charged with this offense, it is...

Even though shoplifting is a common, nonviolent offense, a conviction can ruin your life in numerous ways, so it is a good idea to take every step you can to avoid a conviction, and the easiest way to do that is to consult a

Hearsay is a complex legal doctrine that is often misused on TV, so people who think they know what it means are usually wrong. It refers to out-of-court statements that courts generally deem unreliable and therefore cannot...

The number of different types of sex crimes that lead to criminal charges in California often takes people by surprise. Although some offenses are misdemeanors, many are treated as serious felonies. A conviction for any type