Registering as a Sex Offender in California When convicted of certain sex crimes under the California Penal Code, the convict is required to register under the California sex offender registration law. Moreover, the convict must… Failing to Register as a Sex Offender
The criminal justice system in California has delineated in the penal code a specific measure, accessible to some, that allows for the expungement of a conviction. California Penal Code 1203.4 grants individuals the ability to… Expungement of a Criminal Record in California
In a criminal or civil trial, one of the most important pieces for a case is evidence. It is the evidence that allows for prosecutors to prove the elements of a crime, or for a… Is It a Crime to Conceal Evidence?
A fundamental and important aspect of the justice system in California (and the US) is the impartiality, fairness, and equal treatment the process affords to those who enter it. As such, all those involved in… Bribing the Jury
On TV, in movies, or even in the news we are often confronted with stories about regular citizens arresting someone they believe has committed a crime. Many times, these citizens are hailed as heroes, but… A Citizen’s Arrest – Details on the Concept
When someone is killed, the prosecution must decide on the charge they will pursue against the defendant and this will depend on the context of the crime. There are varying degrees of murder or manslaughter,… Law Against Attempted Murder
The California criminal justice system has several protections and punishments against crimes of rape. Sadly, various forms of rape can occur, and the topic of this article will be statutory rape. According to California Penal… The Crime of Statutory Rape
When you visit a doctor, the last thing you want to worry about (while also worried about your health) is whether the doctor even has a license to work as a professional medical provider. Much… Practicing Medicine without a License
In California, the criminal code has created different legal classifications for the unlawful death of a person. While in popular culture or casual conversations people may call the death of a person an act of… Crime of Manslaughter
