Author: Law Office of Jim Tanizaki

Assault and Battery: What’s the Difference Under California Law?

The phrase “assault and battery” doesn’t refer to a single offense, but two. The two words are often used together because in most cases, offenders are charged with both. However, under California law assault and battery are two separate crimes...

Defenses Against Embezzlement Charges in Orange County CA

If you’ve been charged with embezzlement in Orange County, CA, it’s important to take immediate steps to protect your rights. Embezzlement and other white-collar crimes are taken very seriously in California. Depending on the circumstances, you could find...

The Four Types of Vehicular Manslaughter in Orange County California

Nobody wants to be involved in a car accident. Car accidents can cause thousands of dollars in property damage as well as severe, sometimes fatal injuries to those involved. The at-fault driver could be on the hook to pay for both property and personal injury damages....

Why Hire An Orange County Traffic Ticket Attorney?

Even a “minor” violation of the state’s vehicle codes, like speeding, distracted driving, tailgating, or failing to make a full stop, can have a major impact on your life. Don’t pay a ticket just to make it go away. If you received a ticket for...

Defenses Against Shoplifting Charges in California

California state law defines shoplifting as entering a commercial establishment during regular open business hours with the intent to commit larceny, where the value of the property that is taken or intended to be taken does not exceed nine hundred fifty dollars...