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California Penal Code Section 273.5: Injury to Spouse / Domestic Violence
California Penal Code section 273.5 criminalizes violence against a spouse, cohabitant, or romantic partner. The statute is used to prosecute alleged perpetrators of domestic violence. Domestic violence is a very serious crime in California, carrying a mandatory prison sentence and hefty fines. If you have been accused of domestic violence under section 273.5, you… Read More »
Top Defenses for Fighting a DUI case in California
Even a first-time conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DUI) can lead to a suspended license, hundreds of dollars in fines, and months in jail. Multiple offenses can lead to more severe penalties. If you’ve been arrested for DUI in California, you might have several defenses available to you. Continue… Read More »
How to be Removed from the Sex Offender Registry in California
Last year, California modified its sex offender registration laws, with the new law taking effect at the start of 2021. Many offenders will now face registration for ten or twenty years rather than lifetime registration. In fact, criminal justice scholars and officials estimate that 90 percent of California sex offenders will no longer have… Read More »
Dirty Tricks in Divorce Cases
Divorces can be emotionally trying and heated affairs. If one spouse feels especially wronged, or if they are simply a selfish or vicious sort of person, they might try any number of tactics to get one over on the other spouse during the proceedings. With the help of a savvy Rancho Cucamonga divorce attorney,… Read More »
New California Rule Requires Informed Consent Prior to Mediation
In September 2018, California Senate Bill No. 954 was signed into law. The law, which went into effect on January 1, 2019, sets new requirements for attorneys discussing the possibility of mediation with their clients. Lawyers now have a higher standard for ensuring that their clients understand the legal protections and effects of mediation,… Read More »
Changes to California’s Sex Offender Registration Law
One of the most serious consequences of conviction for sex offenses in California is the sex offender registry. Anyone convicted of a serious sex crime must register as a sex offender. If they move, they have to update local law enforcement agencies while residing in the state or working in the state. Registration has… Read More »
CA Penal Code 311: Child Pornography
California Penal Code Section 311 et seq. sets out California’s prohibition on the possession and distribution of child pornography. Child pornography is one of the most serious charges a defendant can face. Even the mere allegation that someone possessed or distributed child pornography can cause severe damage to a suspect’s reputation, professional life, living… Read More »
A Look at Repetitive Motion Injuries
Not all workplace injuries involve an employee getting crushed by a large piece of machinery. Some workplace maladies can develop slowly over time as a result of the type of work being conducted and the conditions of the workplace. Injuries such as repetitive stress or repetitive motion can be just as debilitating, limiting an… Read More »
Landmark LGBT Discrimination Case Heads to Supreme Court
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects workers around the country from discrimination in the workplace on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, and national origin. While many states, including California, have put into place stronger protections across a wider range of protected classes, Title VII remains a powerful tool… Read More »
California Pushes Back on Federal Arbitration Policy to Empower Workplace Harassment Plaintiffs
We’ve discussed before how California has been taking major steps to empower workers and end sexual harassment in the workplace. California has banned secret settlements and NDAs that prevent harassed employees from discussing harassment in the workplace, as well as mandatory agreements that limit employer liability for sexual harassment. Former Governor Jerry Brown vetoed… Read More »