Leah Legal Criminal Defense Information

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Apr 2023

How do I Expunge a California DUI from my Record?

Drunk driving is a severe offense under California law. A conviction for drunk driving crimes attracts severe legal penalties and life-changing collateral consequences. In addition to spending time behind bars, having a DUI conviction on your record will impact your ability to...

24
Apr 2023

What is Theft of Credit Card Information Laws in California

Theft of credit card information occurs when there is an unauthorized acquisition and use of another person's credit card information for fraudulent purposes. Most offenders obtain the card number, expiration date, and security code and use it for fraudulent means, including...

17
Feb 2023

What is Criminal Negligence?

When a person fails to exercise the level of care that a reasonably prudent person would use in similar circumstances and has a legal duty to take particular actions or precautions, resulting in harm to another person, it is considered criminal negligence. This type of criminal...

17
Feb 2023

What is Considered Assault on a Police Officer

California assault laws criminalized the willful use of force or threats of violence against another person. If you assault a law enforcement officer, you could be arrested and charged under California Penal Code 241. Police officers are a protected group of individuals in...

19
Jan 2023

What is Contacting a Minor to Commit a Felony in California?

Crimes that involve minors carry severe penalties. Contacting a minor with the intent to perpetrate a felony is a crime punishable under Section 288.3 of the California Penal Code. The majority of the offenses that can lead to this charge are sexual offenses. If you are facing...

19
Jan 2023

What is the Difference Between a DUI Hit and Run and a Regular DUI in California?

Many people rely on their cars as their main means of everyday transportation. With such a strong dependency on vehicles, accidents are likely to occur. While some accidents can be attributed to simple negligence, those involving drunk drivers are almost always catastrophic. In...

26
Dec 2022

What is Conspiracy to Commit Murder?

Facing a conspiracy to commit murder can result in serious penalties, so you want to defend yourself by working with an experienced criminal defense attorney. Typically, a conspiracy charge attracts the same penalties as someone charged with committing the offense. Due to this,...

26
Dec 2022

What is Civil Compromise?

In most cases, alleged victims seek justice through criminal accusations and convictions. While punishing someone who has caused another person pain could offer some comfort, not all cases should end in a conviction for the complainant to be compensated for an offender's...