You’ve likely heard of self-defense. In California, you can also use physical force to defend another person. However, for the defense to apply, it must fall within the law’s established boundaries. This article discusses when the defense of others applies under California law and when it doesn’t. It also covers […]
When people think of how a crime might affect their life, they usually think of jail, fines, probation, and similar punishments. But criminal convictions can also create outcomes that are not directly related to sentencing. Lawyers call these outcomes collateral consequences. This article discusses what collateral consequences are and why […]
“Moral turpitude” is a simple phrase, but its meaning is quite complex. Moral turpitude is not a crime. Instead, it describes certain types of crimes and activities. Unfortunately, the phrase has no single clear definition. To make matters more complicated, some crimes raise moral turpitude issues in some contexts but […]
The answer depends on several things. The most important factor is usually whether you’ve been arrested or simply stopped. However, other factors, including the type of test, whether the driver is under 21, on probation for driving under the influence (DUI), or suspected of driving under the influence of drugs, […]
California law allows gun owners to transport their firearms. However, they must follow specific safety rules to protect themselves and the public. If you’re stopped by the police with a firearm in your vehicle, what happens next will depend on whether you’ve followed those rules to the letter or broken […]