In California, the arraignment is the first formal court appearance for a criminal defendant after they have been arrested and charged with a crime. During…
Read Full ArticlePenal Code 25850(a) prohibits carrying a loaded firearm in a public place or in a vehicle. Under this code, it is illegal for any person…
Read Full ArticleIn California, jury instructions are an essential part of a criminal trial. These instructions are designed to inform the jury of the relevant laws, evidence,…
Read Full ArticleIn 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…
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