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Posted in Criminal Defense,General FAQ'S,Statistics on February 1, 2022
Watch any legal drama on TV and you are bound to hear the terms “competency” and “sanity” bounced around. Perhaps you may hear “not guilty by reason of insanity” after a dramatic courtroom showdown between your favorite actors, or the plot may feature a defendant who is “not competent to stand trial.” So, what is…
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Posted in California Law,Criminal Defense,Statistics on January 21, 2022
The state of California defines child neglect as either general or severe. General neglect occurs when a parent, guardian, or caretaker fails to provide the child with adequate food, clothing, shelter, or supervision, but the child has not been physically injured. Severe neglect occurs when a child’s health is endangered, such as when a child…
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Posted in California Law,General FAQ'S,Sex Crimes,Sex Offender FAQs on January 18, 2022
Under California Penal Code 314, you are prohibited from exposing your private parts in public to anyone who might be offended or annoyed. In order for the action to fall under this law, the defendant must have acted in a manner intended to draw attention to their private parts to offend someone else or for…
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Posted in California Law,Juvenile Crimes,Sex Crimes on January 13, 2022
Child neglect and abuse are defined differently in each state. The definition of these terms is of most concern to friends and family of a child they suspect is being abused. Before assessing a case of child neglect, it is recommended that those investigating child abuse recognize that it can be perpetrated by anyone –…
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Posted in Burglary,Robbery on January 12, 2022
Throughout the years, certain aspects of criminal theft charges have raised concerns in both the victims and the accused – specifically concerning the details of a trial. One of the main worries involves the type of case that is being put forth, ultimately resulting in different outcomes for both parties. Graham Donath Law Offices, APC…
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Posted in General FAQ'S on January 11, 2022
Understanding the ins and outs of stalking laws and charges in the state of California is critical as innumerable amounts of people fall victim to stalking every year. It is important to not only know your own rights, but which warning signs to look out for when dealing with the estranged behavior of other people. …
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Posted in Domestic Violence,Domestic Violence FAQ'S,Sex Crimes,Sex Offender FAQs on January 10, 2022
Domestic violence and sexual assault charges are serious, some of which carry the status of a felony. Under normal circumstances, both alleged victims and alleged perpetrators are concerned with the evidence that may or may not be used in a suit against them. While this is a worthwhile concern for those looking to find justice,…
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Posted in Criminal Defense on January 10, 2022
Although previous criminal justice laws put strict limits on when someone could be charged with murder, it also restricted the eligibility for individuals who were convicted of murder. This became an issue when many people charged with the same kinds of crimes would avoid these sentences by pleading to less severe crimes such as manslaughter….
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Posted in California Law,Drug FAQ'S on July 22, 2021
Most people have heard that drugs are “classified” on certain schedules. However, it can be confusing to understand exactly what this drug schedule classification means. In 1970, the federal government passed the Controlled Substances Act in response to the growing drug epidemic in the US. This Act established five separate drug classifications (schedules). What are…
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Posted in California Law,Criminal Defense on July 8, 2021
It is likely that you have heard the term “accessory after the fact,” as this is a favorite of TV shows and movies. Often, you will see a law enforcement official threatening to charge someone with accessory after the fact if they are hiding someone who is committed a crime. The reality is that Penal…
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