Some of the Fundamentals on Bail Hearings If you have been involved in a criminal case, witnessed a friend or family member go through it, or took notice of one in the news, you will have come across an important…
Wiretapping Laws in California Wiretapping is an issue that most people hear about in television shows or political events (like the Watergate Scandal with President Nixon). The crime, however, is not exclusive to powerful individuals or dramatized shows. It is…
Three Strikes in the Criminal Justice System In an ideal situation, the penalties imposed by the criminal justice system are applied with the ultimate goal of rehabilitation and the lowering of the recidivism rate (the rate of reoffending for a…
Illegal Practice of the Law In California, there are self-help guides that allow individuals (or various entities) to represent themselves in a legal process. This is entirely legal and, for certain reasons, some may choose this route. In cases like…
The Steps to Take Following Suffering Domestic Abuse According to the California self-help guide, those who have been the victim of domestic abuse or harassment can go through certain steps in the criminal justice system in order to seek redress…
Disorderly Conduct Crimes In some states, disorderly conduct can be an umbrella term for sets of crimes that disturb peace or create reckless conditions. While that may seem broad and far too general, there are also specific crimes that are…
Establishing Paternity through the Legal System There are many instances in which the parentage of a child is important. Most people assume that paternity is established when a child wishes to know who their biological parents are, but there are…
Seeking Emancipation as a Minor in California In most cases, children benefit from receiving support and remaining under the custody of their parents until they reach 18 years of age. However, for some minors, it is more beneficial and advantageous…
Committing a Burglary Offense in California In our everyday use of colloquial English, we often incorporate and use legal jargon. However, in some cases, our use of the term can be partially correct. This is the case for what is…
Aggravated Assault Charge and Crime The penal code has criminalized the different ways in which assault can be carried out. One group of assault crimes is called aggravated assault. Aggravated assault is not in itself a single crime. This term…