When you stand accused of causing another person’s death in California, you will face homicide charges. However, not all homicide cases are alike, so it’s

You decided to get behind the wheel of a vehicle after drinking, and now you are facing the consequences of your first-time DUI offense. Like

Some criminal defendants must provide a deposit, called bail, to ensure that defendants report to any scheduled court appearances. Bail is not a fine or

Penal Code 488 is the California statute that defines petty theft, making it a criminal act to steal $950 or less of property or services.

In California, the law defines parental kidnapping as a crime that can have severe repercussions. Parental child abduction occurs when a parent or other family

A panel from California’s Committee on the Revision of the Penal Code has submitted 10 recommendations for revising the state’s criminal laws. What might this mean for those involved in traffic, drug, and other nonviolent offenses?

Residents in California had several distractions in 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic, wildfires, and the United States presidential election only name a few of them. As