by David P. Shapiro | Criminal Law
Elder Parole is a policy that allows for the early release of elderly inmates who have served a significant portion of their sentence and are considered to pose a low risk to public safety. In California, legislation such as Senate Bill 224, known as the Elderly... by David P. Shapiro | Criminal Law
In California, battery charges are “wobblers,” meaning they can be charged as either misdemeanors or felonies, depending on the circumstances of the alleged crime. Typically, simple battery cases without aggravating factors are charged as misdemeanors. However,... by Elmira Yousufi, Esq. | Criminal Law
California’s legal landscape places a strong emphasis on privacy rights, particularly when it comes to recording conversations. Operating under “two-party consent” laws, the state makes it generally illegal to secretly record discussions without the... by Elmira Yousufi, Esq. | Criminal Law, DUI, Underage Drinking
It’s no surprise that people under 21 years old are drinking alcohol despite the laws prohibiting them from doing so, but what happens if you are caught drinking and driving if you are under 21? California has a “zero-tolerance” policy for underage... by Elmira Yousufi, Esq. | Criminal Law, Sex Crimes
In 2021, California enacted Senate Bill 384, heralding a transformative shift in its approach to the sex offender registry. Previously, once an individual’s name was entered into this registry, it became a lifelong commitment. However, under the new legislation,... by Elmira Yousufi, Esq. | Criminal Law, Latest News
Governor Newsom signed hundreds of new bills into law that took effect beginning this year. We will be highlighting many of them throughout the year. Here are just a few more: SB 1228 (DNA from Rape Kits) In 2016, a property crime case was issued against a sexual...