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The criminal offense of human trafficking is covered under California Penal Code Section 236.1. Back in 2012, California voters passed new stricter human trafficking laws under Proposition 35, which is commonly known as the “Californians Against Sexual Exploitation Act.” This new law not only ex...

Theft by false pretenses is covered under California Penal Code Section 532. In basic terms, it's when someone is convinced to voluntarily give up of something of value based on false or fraudulent representation. In other words, it's lying or making false promises to fool someone to give them th...

Evading a police or peace officer is covered under California Vehicle Code Section 2800.1, which criminalizes the act of willfully attempting to flee from a police officer who is pursuing you. In basic terms, it's illegal to evade or even attempt to evade a law enforcement officer whom is in your...

The state of California has some of the strictest animal cruelty laws in the United States. In fact, animal abuse is considered a serious crime with potentially harsh legal consequences. Any accusations of neglect or abuse of an animal are thoroughly investigated and aggressively prosecuted in Lo...

Have you been accused of being a felon in possession of a firearm in Los Angeles County? The Second Amendment of the United States Constitution provides citizens a legal right to bear arms. However, there are several ways someone can forfeit their gun ownership rights. Under California Penal Cod...

The internet has made it possible to communicate with others with anonymity, and many people use websites to chat rooms, and social media services to view sexually explicit content and find sexual partners. While this type of conduct is typically legal when it occurs between consenting adults, in...

Disturbing the peace law is covered under California Penal Code Section 415. Most people have heard of the infamous term “disturbing the peace,” but many don't know the exact meaning under the law or the legal consequences. This law covers a variety of public disruptive activities, including lou...

Drunk in public laws are covered under California Penal Code Section 647(f). It's more infamous names are “public intoxication” or “drunk and disorderly.” However, in spite of its popular name, simply being drunk in public is not typically considered a crime. In most public intoxication cases in...

Brandishing a weapon laws are covered under California Penal Code Section 417. In basic terms, this law prohibits anyone from drawing or exhibiting a deadly weapon in a rude or threatening manner in the presence of another individual. It's important to note here that it is not necessary that you ...

Are you facing aiding and abetting charges in Los Angeles? What exactly does this mean? In some cases, you could get charged with a crime you didn't actually physically commit. Aiding and abetting charges are covered under California Penal Code Section 31. In basic terms, “aiding and abetting” m...

A false imprisonment offense is covered under California Penal Code Section 236. In basic terms, false imprisonment charges can be filed if you unlawfully deprive another individual of their personal liberty. This means if you intentionally detain another person without a legal right to do so, an...

The experience of having your child arrested for any type of crime is probably one of the most stressful situations in your life. Kids make bad decisions and mistakes. Peer pressure to be a “cool kid” is often enormous. One of the most common juvenile crimes is vandalism, which is described as in...

Technological advancements have revolutionized communication methods. The Internet and social media platforms offer anonymous ways to connect, while undercover police operations often target Internet chat rooms to find illegal sexual activities. Most people recall the infamous...

Most people don't typically realize that providing false or incomplete information to a police officer is a criminal offense in the state of California. Some believe providing less than truthful information to a law enforcement officer is no big deal or have any repercussions. However, in some c...

California's Penal Code Section 602, criminal trespassing, prohibits an individual from entering or remaining on another person's property without permission. The state of California has established numerous situations where a trespassing crime can occur. For example, an individual can be consid...

Few things terrify drivers more than being pulled over during a night out in which they have consumed alcohol, even if only one drink. Driving Under the Influence - also known as DUI - is a serious criminal charge that may have a lasting impact on California drivers. Before any field sobriety te...

In November of 2016, California citizens voted to pass the Adult Use of Marijuana Act. The Act, which was known on the ballot as Proposition 64, allowed adults over the age of 21 to purchase, possess, and privately consume up to 1 ounce of marijuana. They can also transport and give away the sam...

Invasion of privacy cases receive widespread media attention. Many news outlets cover the issue of very private, graphic photographs and videos made public on social media without the consent of both parties. Civil and criminal cases typically follow. Reality star Rob Kardashian is accused of po...

Balancing the Rights of the Accused Against the Privacy of Social Media Users Social media has evolved into a major form of communication in our society. It has revolutionized how we communicate in our personal and professional life by instantly sharing information with family and friends. Ever...

The term "white-collar crime" is more of a term of art than an actual legal definition. The term is used to describe those prosecuted crimes that are inherently nonviolent and involve either fraud or dishonesty. White collar crime frequently involves financially motivated crimes committed by busi...

Police can't conduct a traffic stop unless they have probable cause. Quite simply, they must have a valid reason to pull you over or it can be considered an illegal stop. Common reasons used by police for a traffic stop in a DUI case include lane weaving, speeding, and driving with no headlights....

All criminal convictions will carry some type of penalty, such as jail time, probation, community service and fines. However, many sex crime convictions carry unique consequences that will significantly impact your life. One of the main consequences that accompany having to register as a sex offe...

In the State of California, it is unlawful to drive under the influence of alcohol. A California driver with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08 or higher is deemed to be driving under the influence. People who are convicted of this offense are subject to extremely serious legal consequen...