In California, as in most other states, defendants have a Sixth Amendment right to effective assistance of counsel. This means that defendants have the right…
Read Full ArticleProsecutorial misconduct refers to any actions taken by a prosecutor that violate the ethical rules or legal standards governing the conduct of criminal trials. These…
Read Full ArticleUnder California law, simple battery, as defined in Penal Code 242, is the intentional use of force or violence against another person. This can include…
Read Full ArticleMoral turpitude is a legal concept that refers to conduct that is considered morally reprehensible or fundamentally unacceptable in the eyes of society. In California,…
Read Full ArticleBurglary under Penal Code 459 is defined as the unauthorized entry into a building or other structure with the intent to commit a theft or…
Read Full ArticleAn alibi defense is a legal defense that is used to establish that the accused was somewhere else at the time of the crime and…
Read Full ArticleAn emergency protective order (EPO) is a legal order issued by a judge to protect an individual from domestic violence, stalking, or other forms of…
Read Full ArticleWhen a person is charged with battery under California Penal Code 242, the prosecutor is required to prove certain elements of the crime in order…
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