Pitchess Motion in California
Did you have a bad cop on your case and a victim of police misconduct? A is designed to find impeachment material to challenge the credibility of a police officer, based on their prior misconduct within the last five years. In other words, it’s an attempt to identify any...
Search Warrants Laws in California
Most people have a basic understanding of California search warrants, but don’t typically know all the legal requirements, probable cause, and how a search warrant is issued. A search warrant gives police the legal authority to search your home, car, business, or any other area they suspect has evidence of...
Early Termination of Probation in California
California Penal Code Section 1203.3 gives a judge the authority to terminate your probation early. However, it’s important to note that these requests are granted only if you can show the court good reasons, which is commonly known as “good cause.” If you are seeking early termination of your probation,...
Impersonating a Police Officer Law in California
Impersonating a police officer law is covered under California Penal Code Section 538d. In basic terms, it’s a crime to wear an authorized law enforcement uniform with the intent to fraudulently impersonate or induce someone into believing you are a peace officer. PC 538d is a misdemeanor offense that carries...
Reduce Felony Conviction to Misdemeanor
A felony conviction on your criminal record is life-altering. Reducing a Felony conviction to a misdemeanor is covered under California Penal Code Section 17(b). If you have been convicted of California felony offenses, you may have a chance to reduce them to misdemeanor offenses. In other words, just because you...
California Felony Reckless Evading Law
Felony reckless evading charges are covered under California Vehicle Code 2800.2. It’s commonly known as “felony evading police” and generally described as fleeing law enforcement while driving a vehicle with willful disregard for the safety of other people or property. In other words, you evade police in your car and...
Child Abduction Laws in California
Child abduction laws are covered under California Penal Code Sections 277-280, which basically describes child abduction as the taking, enticing, keeping, or concealing a child with specific intent to keep them away from their legal custodian. It’s commonly known as . It should be noted this law only applies when...
California Self Defense Laws
The self-defense laws in California allow you to legally protect yourself in specific situations. In basic terms, California’s self-defense laws say you can't be found guilty of a violent crime you committed to protect yourself, if your conduct was “reasonable under the circumstances”. This key phrase is frequently hotly debated...
California’s Drive-By Shooting Laws
Shooting from a motor vehicle, which is commonly called a "drive-by shooting," is a serious crime that can lead to a substantial prison sentences if you are convicted. Its official name is called “discharging a firearm from a motor vehicle,” which is covered under California Penal Code Section 26100. This...
California's 10-20-Life Gun Sentencing Enhancement Law
The state of California is infamous for having some of the strictest gun laws in the United States. There are some laws that impact your legal right to own or posses a gun, while other specific laws allow for seriously harsh legal penalties for defendant’s who commit certain California crimes...
