Criminal Defense

What Happens if a Juvenile Violates Probation in California? Top Defense Attorney ExplainsWatch this video on YouTube In California, the consequences of violating juvenile probation depend on the type of probation you are on. The judge at the violation hearing may tighten the conditions of your probation. However, the court can also: revoke probation and …

In California, minors who were under 16 at the time of the alleged offense generally cannot be tried as adults. Minors aged 16 or 17 can be transferred from juvenile court to criminal court only if: they are accused of a qualifying felony offense and the prosecutor seeks a transfer to adult court; and the …

TL;DR Missing jury duty in California usually leads to a second summons, but some courts may impose a fine after the first missed appearance. Ignoring a second jury summons can lead to contempt of court, which may carry fines, jail time, or both. California fines for missing jury duty can increase from up to $250 …

Lewd and lascivious conduct is defined as a sexual act that is offensive to community standards of decency. In many of the cases I handle, it often allegedly involves a child. Physical penetration is not necessary for there to be lewd and lascivious conduct. An example is intentionally groping a minor. Lewd and lascivious conduct is …

TL;DR A police officer who writes a false report may face department discipline, including a warning, suspension, termination, or loss of pension benefits. False statements made under oath can lead to perjury charges, which are treated as a felony in California. California Penal Code 118.1 makes it a crime for police officers to include false …

Specific intent crimes are misdemeanors or felonies where a prosecutor must prove (and beyond a reasonable doubt) that you intended to commit a certain harm. This means a specific intent is a necessary element of the crime itself. Examples of specific intent crimes are: burglary, forgery, and robbery. In contrast, general intent crimes are offenses …

California is a “two-party consent” state, meaning it is unlawful to record a conversation without all parties’ consent. Without everyone’s consent, you are unlawfully eavesdropping under California Penal Code 632 PC. Here are five key things to know: Eavesdropping is a wobbler, meaning that it can be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony.1 Misdemeanors …