Failing to Register as a Sex Offender and the Consequences In California, those convicted of sex crimes must register as a sex offender. This registry must always remain up-to-date as it is an active list…
Reducing a Felony Conviction in California Some offenses in California are considered ‘wobbler’ offenses, which means the crime can either be a felony or misdemeanor offense. It is up to the prosecutor to decide on…
Multiple DUI Convictions: Second and Third Offenses A single driving under the influence (DUI) conviction can have negative consequences for a defendant and result in harsh penalties. In some cases, defendants can be arrested, charged,…
Basics on Trademark Licensing in California At Law Advocates Group, we specialize in all aspects of entertainment law and one of such areas concerns trademark licensing. While trademark licensing is a process that can be…
Workplace Age Discrimination In the workplace, discrimination based on a person’s characteristics and/or membership in a group violates California employment law. The Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) – a California state law – prohibits…
The Law Against Extortion Most of us know the term ‘blackmail’ and it is often used in everyday language. While the term can be used in normal conversations, the act of blackmail is a serious…
The Criminal Nature of Incest You may already know that incest is a cultural taboo and frowned upon due to the potential for birth defects between partners engaged in incest, but it is important to…
Limited Scope Representation In some scenarios, people prefer to take on a legal case on their own and represent themselves. While this is advisable for certain issues (like traffic tickets), representing yourself in more complicated…
Law Against Contacting a Minor to Commit a Felony There are many different laws in place to protect the security and well-being of minors in California. There are laws against committing felonies against minors, attempting…
