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Murder vs. Manslaughter vs. Homicide in California – What’s the Difference?

Murder, manslaughter, and homicide are all serious charges in the state of California that, if they lead to[...]

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2 possible defense tactics for assault charges in California

Assault and battery charges are some of the most common violent criminal offenses prosecutors bring to court in[...]

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Why would someone falsely accuse you of domestic violence?

No relationship is devoid of ups and downs. Even the happiest marriage goes through a period of disagreements.[...]

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What is a DNA transfer and why is it a problem?

Genetic evidence, in the form of DNA, is increasingly being used in modern courtrooms, and advances in genetic[...]

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Claiming self-defense does not always work

If you have been charged with assault and battery, it most likely means you physically injured the other[...]

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How does California law define domestic violence?

Any type of criminal conviction can have a lasting negative effect upon your life – including a conviction[...]

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What does it mean to have a jury trial?

People who are facing criminal charges usually have a lengthy criminal process in front of them. One way[...]

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When is self-defense legal in California?

It is not unusual to feel worried when walking down the street alone in the dark. What if[...]

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How is robbery classified and punished in California?

California penal code classifies robbery as a serious felony offense. A robbery conviction can attract heavy fines and[...]

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3 serious consequences of a domestic violence conviction

Compared to other violent criminal offenses, allegations of domestic violence may not seem that serious. After all, such[...]

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Even a false bomb threat can carry serious penalties

Last month, a man was arrested after he allegedly tried to rob a Torrance branch of Bank of[...]

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Do you have to hurt someone for California to charge you with assault?

Assault and battery charges are the same in the eyes of many people, but they are actually different.[...]

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Dealing with false allegations of domestic violence

It is a reality that some people make false allegations of domestic violence to try to control their[...]

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How murders are charged in California: What you should know

When a homicide occurs, murder charges may soon follow. Naturally, a murder charge is very serious, and the[...]

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What should you know about domestic violence charges in California?

Domestic violence is any physical, emotional or verbal abuse that a suspect inflicts upon someone with whom they[...]

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Keep yourself calm this holiday season

The holidays are a stressful time for many people. Unfortunately, it’s sometimes difficult to channel that anger into[...]

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What is malice aforethought in a murder case?

When someone is killed by another person, it is a homicide. People often say the word homicide and[...]

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An overview of assault and battery charges

If you make a threatening action toward another person, you could be charged with assault. If you actually[...]

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Special circumstances resulting in serious consequences for murder

If you believe that facing murder charges is the worst situation you may ever deal with, you are[...]

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Arrest made in 2013 California murder case

Police have announced that a man has been arrested in connection with the August 2013 murder of a[...]

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