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How Does Probation Violation Affect Expungement?

Published: Mar 4, 2024

When you commit a criminal offense, the court can recommend probation in addition to or instead of a jail sentence. The court can recommend formal or informal probation depending on the underlying offense. For misdemeanor offenses, the court can impose...

All You Need to Know About Restraining Orders

Published: Mar 4, 2024

A judge can issue a restraining order to ban you from contacting the protected party. It means you cannot visit or come into contact with the petitioner. Violating the terms of a protective order is primarily a misdemeanor, punishable by fines and...

What is The Difference Between a Civil Harassment Restraining Order and a Domestic Violence Restraining Order?

Published: Mar 4, 2024

In California, restraining orders require the restrained person to avoid all contact with the protected individual. You can obtain a restraining or protective order if you have suffered harassment or threats from outsiders or individuals with whom you...

What are the Consequences of Rape of an Intoxicated woman?

Published: Jan 15, 2024

Raping an intoxicated woman in California is an offense under Penal Code 261(a)(3). California law defines a PC 261(a)(3) violation as having non-consensual sexual intercourse knowingly with someone who is not your spouse and where the victim cannot...

Crimes Involving Ketamine

Published: Jan 15, 2024

Ketamine is a pharmaceutical drug used in veterinary and human medicine that can interfere with your central nervous system. It is also a recreational drug. Users have reported feeling separated from the body, sensations of a floating feeling, or...

What is Double Jeopardy?

Published: Jan 15, 2024

The Constitution provides numerous protections that most citizens only know are vital once they need them. The 5th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects you from being tried, convicted of, or charged with the same crime twice. While it might seem...