Sep 14, 2022
In California, a “wobbler” offense is a crime that can result in either a misdemeanor or felony charge. Hundreds of offenses fall under the wobbler category. Examples of wobbler offenses in California include: Assault with a deadly weapon Vehicular...
Sep 11, 2022
With all the events going on in our lives, it’s understandable that we occasionally forget things. But what happens when you forget something really important – like paying a traffic ticket? If you forget to pay a traffic ticket in Orange County, CA, you...
Aug 26, 2022
You could be facing serious consequences if you’ve been charged with aiding and abetting a criminal offense in California. Even though you didn’t directly commit the crime, you could be facing the same penalties as the actual perpetrator of the crime. For...
Aug 18, 2022
Under California law, there can be two parties to a crime: the principals and accessories. A principal can be the person who committed a crime. It can also apply to “an accessory before the fact” – anyone who aided, abetted, advised, or encouraged...
Aug 11, 2022
The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution gives us the right to free speech. However, in California, your right to free speech does not entitle you to threaten other people with violence or put them in fear for their safety. Under California Penal Code Section 422,...
Aug 5, 2022
If you’ve been charged with a misdemeanor or felony offense in California, you may be eligible for probation. Probation allows you to serve all or part of your sentence without having to spend time in jail. However, it’s not available to all defendants and...
