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California domestic violence offenses include many different types of offenses. Some charges are misdemeanors, and others are felonies. While both types are extremely serious, felony charges have more severe potential consequences. Defending against… Read More

Effective January 1, 2019, a new California felony-murder law substantially changes the murder laws that apply when a person dies during the commission of a felony. The law allows some individuals sentenced under prior felony-murder law to get resent… Read More

Jury trials are what most people envision when they think about the criminal justice system. Trials are commonly portrayed in TV, books, and movies. However, most criminal cases resolve through plea bargain and very few criminal cases end up in jury… Read More

The timeline of a felony case in California; from arraignment through verdict or sentencing. There are certain legal concepts and rights that apply to felony criminal cases in California regardless of jurisdiction. The purpose of this post is to outl… Read More