Year: 2022
When does California charge juveniles as adults?
Many juvenile crimes carry lighter sentences than adult offenses, but in some circumstances, minors may still face adult criminal charges – and the penalties associated with them. However, when possible, courts may decide to try to issue lighter sentences to try to...
What do you know about non-physical domestic violence?
While a person may never lay hands on a partner, she or he may still face domestic violence charges. Not all violence involves physical abuse. REACH explores various types of non-physical domestic violence. Understanding different examples of abuse may help accused...
What are the degrees of burglary in California?
In California, burglary refers to the crime of entering a property without permission and with the intent to commit a crime. For sentencing purposes, the California Penal Code lists several types of properties an individual may enter for the purposes of committing...
Can you prevent juvenile delinquency?
Knowing that your child has committed a crime in California may cause you anxiety and sadness. You may desire to help your child see that ongoing delinquency will only lead to worse problems. When you minimize the risks of delinquency, you may have the ability to...
How will a restraining order affect your life?
In the wake of domestic violence allegations, the accuser may file a domestic violence restraining order against you. The courts grant domestic violence orders to protect one person against abuse or threats from another person. According to California law, a domestic...
Man goes free after questions arise about shaken baby syndrome
In the late 1990s, round-the-clock trial coverage was just beginning to become popular. At that time, an au pair from Britain faced trial following the death of a toddler in her care. Eventually, after hearing extensive testimony about shaken baby syndrome, a jury...
What can cause injuries seen in shaken baby syndrome?
Shaken baby syndrome serves as one of the biggest concerns of parents who must leave their children in the care of other people. This syndrome could result in a permanently altered life or may even lead to the death of a child. When handling this syndrome, the signs...