Robert D. Chase, Attorney at Law, Legal Blog
Firearm prohibitions apply for both a misdemeanor and a felony
In the state of California as in other areas of the country, the laws pertaining to the possession of firearms keep changing. At the present time, people with either felony or misdemeanor convictions, including juveniles, face a variety of firearm prohibitions....
Would you confess to a crime you did not commit?
In normal circumstances, it is tough to understand a time when someone would confess to a crime they did not commit. Yet the Innocence Project lists false confessions as factors in more than half of cases where an individual is wrongfully convicted because of DNA...
What are 5 of the most common juvenile crimes?
Parents and guardians want to do everything possible to keep their children safe. Unfortunately, even the brightest kids can make poor choices and engage in criminal activity. Knowing the types of situations where young people most often find trouble can help adults...
What happens after a violation of a California restraining order?
When someone takes out a restraining order against you in California, you need to take care not to do anything that authorities could potentially view as a violation of the terms of the order. In the event that authorities do suspect you violated the terms of the...
Tips to avoid committing crimes with technology
Nearly everyone uses computers for either work, pleasure or school. While computers and other technologies have many benefits, they can also land you in legal trouble in certain circumstances. A few tips could prevent you from unwittingly violating a law designed to...
Could a medical condition look like child abuse?
Certain people in society are mandated reporters, which means they must report any suspicion of child abuse to authorities as a condition of their job. While these people are usually careful and will make reports that save a child's life, sometimes they may make a...
What behaviors constitute domestic violence?
Domestic violence is a specific assault crime that occurs between relatives or people who have or have had a romantic relationship. But it encompasses many different types of behaviors. Some people are unclear that domestic violence situations do not require actual...
How do juvenile and adult court systems differ in California?
If law enforcement arrested your young son for a criminal offense such as assault, what will happen next? There are many differences between juvenile and adult court systems in the state of California. How will the case for your son proceed? Main differences In the...
Can you commit battery in California simply by pushing someone?
Your supervisor was giving out a limited number of tickets to a football game when Sam, your coworker, elbowed his way in front of you as you stood in line. You pushed Sam who then accused you of battery. Sam is a loudmouth who is always complaining about something,...
Handling false sexual assault allegations
If you face sexual assault allegations even though you did not engage in any unlawful sexual activity or carry out any illegal sexual contact, you likely have a lot of questions and considerable anxiety. It is important to remain level-headed, which is often very...
