California Penal Code 242 defines the crime of battery as any deliberate, illegal use of force or violence toward someone else. According to California PC

For various reasons during your career, you may find it beneficial to record conversations with your supervisor and other colleagues. Perhaps you are detail-oriented and

California Penal Code 978.5 defines the conditions in which a judge may issue a bench warrant. Most often, this happens when a defendant violates court

As more people return to in-person work environments, laws specifically pertaining to employees’ right to be safe and comfortable in the workplace are increasingly relevant.

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?