Given that the legal age of consent in California is 18 years of age, it is a crime for any person to engage in sexual…
The crime of child endangerment is similar to the offense of child abuse, however, child endangerment does not require a physical injury to be caused…
In California, there are a multitude of criminal offenses relating to child pornography (Penal Code section 311, generally). However, among these many violations, the most commonly…
Under current California law, a misdemeanor, first-time DUI conviction is not a per se ground of removability (deportable). It is not an “aggravated felony” (for purposes…
Sexual battery occurs when a person touches an intimate part of another person, against that person’s will and for the specific purpose of either sexual arousal…
Regardless of what occurs in the DUI criminal proceedings, state law provides that the Department of Motor Vehicles may take administrative action (suspension) against a…
Unlike sex offenses involving one’s self or another adult, sex-related offenses committed upon a minor, especially those under the age of 14 years, are treated…
A “wet reckless”, as it is commonly known (Vehicle Code section 23103.5), is basically a DUI that may be reduced by the prosecutor for any…
Even in cases where the defendant is charged with the offense of indecent exposure, it is possible for an experienced and knowledgeable attorney to discuss…