What are the Legal Defenses to a California Restraining Order?
A restraining order is a court-ordered document that prohibits one person from having any contact or communication with another person. In California, restraining orders are typically sought by individuals who have been the victims of domestic violence, stalking, or harassment. However, in some cases, the person against whom the restraining order is sought may have […]
What We Know About the Idaho College Murders
The Idaho College murders refer to a tragic event that occurred on October 9, 2002, in which a student at the East Idaho Technical College, Brett Edward Phillips, killed three people and injured two others before taking his own life. The murders occurred in the school’s main building, the Manwaring Center, and sent shockwaves through […]
LA Prosecutors Announce They Will Retry Danny Masterson for Sexual Assault
Danny Masterson, the actor best known for his role in the TV series “That ’70s Show,” was facing charges of rape in Los Angeles, California. The charges stem from allegations made by three women, who claimed that Masterson sexually assaulted them in the early 2000s. Masterson pleaded not guilty to the charges and his defense […]
Ron Jeremy to be Declared Incompetent to Stand Trial for Rape in Los Angeles
Ron Jeremy, a pornographic actor, and filmmaker, was facing charges of rape and sexual assault in Los Angeles, California. The charges stem from allegations made by several women, who claimed that Jeremy sexually assaulted them at various locations in the Los Angeles area between 2014 and 2019. Jeremy pleaded not guilty to the charges, and […]
What’s Next for Disgraced Hollywood Producer Harvey Weinstein?
Harvey Weinstein, the former Hollywood film producer, was found guilty of rape and sexual assault in a New York City courtroom in February 2020. However, the criminal case against Weinstein wasn’t just limited to New York. He also faced charges in Los Angeles, California. The Los Angeles case centered around allegations made by two women, […]
What’s Going on with Social Media Star Brothers Andrew and Tristin Tate?
Andrew Tate, a well-known social media star and entrepreneur, and his brother Tristin Tate were arrested in Romania last month. The brothers were charged with multiple counts of fraud and extortion, and are currently being held in custody while awaiting trial. Details of the charges against the brothers are still emerging, but it is alleged […]
Statute of Limitations to File a Petition for Factual Innocence – PC 851.8
The statute of limitations is a legal time limit within which legal action must be taken. In the case of a petition for factual innocence under California Penal Code 851.8, the statute of limitations is two years from the date of the arrest. This means that the petition must be filed within two years of […]
California Petition for Factual Innocence – PC 851.8
A petition for factual innocence under California penal code 851.8 pc allows a person who has been arrested but not convicted of a crime to petition the court to have the arrest record sealed and destroyed. This can be an important step in clearing a person’s criminal record and can help to prevent discrimination or […]
