Leah Legal Criminal Defense Information

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Nov 2024

Understanding The Hate Crime Penalty Enhancement For Felonies

Being accused of a crime can impact your whole life. If the offense is also a hate crime enhancement, it is much more severe under California law. If you are charged with a felony because of someone else’s race, color, religion, sex, nationality, or because they have a...

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Nov 2024

Special Diversion Programs For First-Time Offenders

A first-time criminal conviction, especially a misdemeanor, may lead to jail, fines, and other consequences, including a permanent record. Courts recognize that many first-time offenders struggle with drug addictions or mental health issues that often contribute to their...

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Oct 2024

What is The Criminal Offense of “Terrorism”?

Being charged with participation in terrorism or terrorist threats is a severe crime. Terrorism is criminal both at the state and federal levels. Since terrorist attacks or the fear of them is so high, anybody charged with the offense has a lot at stake. For one, they will have...

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Oct 2024

All About Child Molestation

Being arrested or under investigation as an offender or suspect in a child molestation case can undoubtedly be an intimidating and scary situation. While child molestation generally refers to a variety of offenses, the potential consequences of any of these offenses'...

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Sep 2024

How Does The Red Flag Law in California Work?

The Red Flag Law of California, also called the Gun Violence Restraining Order (GVRO), enables an individual to seek the court’s intervention against you if he/she believes you are dangerous to yourself or others. The individual can also write a petition asking the court to...

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Sep 2024

When Can it Get Criminal Charges Dismissed?

You can use the duress defense to argue that you were compelled or forced to commit the crime you are charged with. This legal defense can enable you to have your charges dismissed if you can prove that you were coerced to commit a crime because you were threatened or your life...

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Aug 2024

Cybercrime-fraud, Defamation, Bullying, Stalking, Hacking, Phishing, Deep Web (Child Porn)

Cybercrime is an unlawful action committed using electronic devices or internet services. It is a growing problem as most individuals conduct their lives online. While these offenses might not have physical consequences for the alleged victims, they could have severe impacts,...

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Aug 2024

Health and Safety Code 11377 Possession of Methamphetamine

Possession of crystal meth can lead to felony or misdemeanor charges, based on your criminal history and the facts of your case. A misdemeanor is punishable by a one-year jail sentence or a fine of up to $1,000, while a felony carries a three-year jail sentence. These and other...