Reporting Child Abuse Unfortunately, many children are subject to child abuse and in many cases, the abuse is not detected. Due to a variety of reasons, the children may possibly not speak up to another adult about what they endure…
What Are Child Molestation Laws? These laws are regarding the annoying or molesting of a child. There are specific definitions of such actions as defined by California Child Molestation Laws Penal Code section 647.6. It is a very severe crime…
Manufacturing Narcotics In California law, there are several layers of criminality associated with illegal drugs. There are penalties for selling, possessing, and using drugs, as well as for manufacturing them. This article deals with the law regarding the manufacturing of…
Expert Witnesses in California Many people know from watching TV shows that when someone is on trial for having committed a crime, an expert witness can be called to testify. This witness is usually a doctor or medical examiner. In…
Felony Probation While many crimes require serving time in prison or jail, there are other forms of penalties that can be applied. In California, instead of serving the entire sentence, the convicted individual can serve what is called probation. There…
An Overview of Misdemeanor Probation Misdemeanor probation, also called summary probation, is one of two forms of probation in California with the other being felony probation. Instead of going to jail, the defendant in a case can serve his or…
Miranda Rights If you have even watched a single legal drama or criminal TV show, you will most likely have heard of Miranda rights. The show will portray a police officer arresting a person and as the arrest is happening,…
Belt Buckle Knives in California In order to ensure the safety of residents, California law makes a concerted effort to control and ban dangerous weapons. The country as a whole has a contentious debate over the legality of guns, but…
Battery and Serious Bodily Injury The crime of battery can have multiple variants. A battery can occur in many different circumstances and against any person. The law has ensured that there are certain sections of the penal code that address…
Criminal Cases and Lawsuits It is understood that when a crime is committed, and the police have enough proof to charge someone, a trial is conducted (or a plea is reached). This usually holds true, but many people are not…