Leah Legal Criminal Defense Information

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Nov 2023

What is the Meaning of “Negligent Homicide?”

Few allegations are as serious and life-altering as those involving negligent homicide. Negligent homicide, often a lesser-known cousin of more widely recognized crimes like murder and voluntary manslaughter, poses its own set of legal challenges. In this article, we will...

29
Nov 2023

What is Nursing Home Abuse?

Older individuals, often deemed vulnerable, are subject to abuse, especially in nursing homes. Prosecutors aggressively pursue any mistreatment inflicted upon the elderly due to their susceptibility to various forms of abuse, like physical harm, emotional distress, financial...

19
Oct 2023

What are the Penalties for Extortion?

We usually associate extortion crimes with high-profile victims like prominent and wealthy individuals or public figures. However, this crime does not target any particular group of people. In California, extortion happens when someone uses illegal threats or physical force to...

18
Oct 2023

What are the Penalties for Auto Burglary?

Stealing from a locked vehicle is prohibited under California law and is considered an offense known as "auto burglary." If you have been charged with California auto burglary, there are several important things you should know about the statutes under PC 459. The first and...

04
Oct 2023

Sex Offender Law Now Inclusive to the LGBTQ Community

The California sex offender law allows judges to order defendants to register as sex offenders if they engage in voluntary sexual activities with adolescent victims aged between 14 and 17 years. The judicial system considers the ages of both the victim and the perpetrator....

04
Oct 2023

How to Get an Executive Clemency in California

Clemency is leniency or mercy. It is usually referred to as executive clemency. Executive clemency is the power of the governor in state convictions or the president in federal criminal cases to pardon, grant commutation, reprieve, or amnesty to someone found guilty of a...

02
Oct 2023

When Is Possession of Burglary Tools a Crime?

Many believe you must have committed a wrongful act to be accused of a criminal offense. But that is not true. You could be charged with a crime under California law even if you did not commit any wrongful acts. An example of this offense is the possession of burglary...

02
Oct 2023

How Does California Law Define Child Endangerment?

Child endangerment involves putting a child's well-being and safety at risk. You could face charges under PC 273(a) even if the minor did not suffer any physical injury. The focus is on the potential harm posed by your actions. Child endangerment falls under the category of...