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Accused of Child Sex Abuse in Los Angeles?
Being accused of child sexual abuse can be one of the most stressful allegations any parent, relative or person could face. Often, prosecutors may file a criminal case with little or no physical ...
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Violating A Court Order In Los Angeles: Contempt of Court
A court order is a ruling, direction or instruction issued by a court or judge requiring a person to do or abstain from doing certain acts. Willful violation of a court order is a crime in California, ...
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Elder & Dependent Adult Abuse Restraining Orders
California law provides protection from abuse for Elder and Dependent Adults in the form of restraining orders. These restraining orders are a powerful tool that can be used to stop the conduct of a ...
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Can I Seal My Arrest Record in Los Angeles?
In Los Angeles, you can be wrongfully arrested and still have the arrest record show up on a criminal background check for the rest of your life, unless you seal that arrest. This is true even if that ...
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Sealing Your Arrest Records in Los Angeles
In California, innocent people wrongfully arrested have a unique opportunity to have their arrest records sealed and destroyed by filing a Petition for Factual Innocence, according to California Penal ...
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Can Past Convictions be Removed from my Criminal Record?
If you have a criminal record, you know that past mistakes can haunt your future. Criminal convictions may make it difficult for you to find employment or apply for things like school, credit, or home ...
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Can I Get Arrested For Drugs That Weren't Mine?
If you have been arrested or charged with possession of illegal drugs that weren’t yours, you may be in for the shock of your life. Many people attempt to assert their innocence to law ...
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Can Adderall Get Me in Trouble?
Adderall is a popularly prescribed drug used primarily to treat the symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). While the drug can be beneficial in this regard, in recent years a ...
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Is It Illegal For Me to Buy Adderall Without a Prescription?
When it comes to college, many students study in libraries or close-by coffee shops, isolating themselves from human contact to cram for tests. With such heavy workload, many students partake in ...
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Accused of Child Sex Abuse in Los Angeles?
Being accused of child sexual abuse can be one of the most stressful allegations any parent, relative or person could face. Often, prosecutors may file a criminal case with little or no physical ...
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Violating A Court Order In Los Angeles: Contempt of Court
A court order is a ruling, direction or instruction issued by a court or judge requiring a person to do or abstain from doing certain acts. Willful violation of a court order is a crime in California, ...
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Elder & Dependent Adult Abuse Restraining Orders
California law provides protection from abuse for Elder and Dependent Adults in the form of restraining orders. These restraining orders are a powerful tool that can be used to stop the conduct of a ...
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Es Un Delito Dar Información Falsa Al DMV En Los Angeles?
Mucha gente puede pensar que mentirle al DMV (Departamento de Vehículos Motorizados) no es gran cosa, pero en California es un delito menor castigable con hasta 6 meses en la cárcel del ...
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¿Acusado De Abuso Sexual Infantil?
El que lo acusen de abuso sexual infantil puede ser una de las acusaciones más estresantes a las que cualquier padre, pariente o persona se podría enfrentar. A menudo, los fiscales ...
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¿HA SIDO ACUSADO DE ABUSO DE MENORES?
Si está siendo investigado o acusado de abuso de menores, debe consultar inmediatamente con un abogado con experiencia en defensa penal. No hable, bajo ninguna circunstancia, con la ...
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Celebrities Push Back Against "Stalkerazzi"
Security and privacy is a major issue these days, especially among celebrities who face constant harassment by paparazzi. That is why a number of celebrities, empowered by social media, are fighting ...
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Police Knock at the Door and Ask to Come In - Can You Say No?
You’re entertaining friends in your living room when you hear a knock at the door. You peek through the window: it’s the cops, and they’re asking you to let them in. What do you do? ...
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Can the Police Search My Car?
Can the police search your car? The short answer is yes. The police do not need a valid search warrant to search your car during a traffic stop. People in cars have a lower expectation of privacy than ...
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Why is Probable Cause Important to My Case?
You may have heard that police need “probable cause” to arrest you, but what does this mean? Because probable cause is often subjective, the answer is not always clear. The term probable ...
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What Does Soliciting a Prostitute Mean?
The California prostitution law, Penal Code section 647(b), makes it illegal to engage in, agree to engage in, offer, or seek sexual services in exchange for money or some other form of compensation. ...
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Escort Laws in Los Angeles
An escort is a paid companion or date who accompanies another person to a social or entertainment event. In many cases, escorts are booked through an agency or, through internet ads such as: CityVibe ...
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Busted for Speaking to a Prostitute?
Most people know that prostitution is a crime in California. However, one common question we receive is, “can I get arrested and charged with a crime for simply speaking to a prostitute?” ...
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Accused of Child Sex Abuse in Los Angeles?
Being accused of child sexual abuse can be one of the most stressful allegations any parent, relative or person could face. Often, prosecutors may file a criminal case with little or no physical ...
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Can I Be Charged with Rape if the Minor Consented?
A 19-year-old boy is dating a 17 year-old-girl from the local high school. No problem. There is only a two-year difference in age and nowadays that's common behavior amongst teenagers. However, if ...
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What Does Soliciting a Prostitute Mean?
The California prostitution law, Penal Code section 647(b), makes it illegal to engage in, agree to engage in, offer, or seek sexual services in exchange for money or some other form of compensation. ...