Author: Angelo Reyes

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How Much Is Bail for Domestic Violence in California?

Bail for a domestic violence charge in California depends heavily on whether the case is filed...

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How Long Does Domestic Violence Stay on Your Record in California?

A domestic violence conviction in California stays on your criminal record permanently. There is no expiration...

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Domestic Battery vs. Domestic Violence in California: What the Charges Actually Mean

Domestic battery and domestic violence are not the same thing under California law. Police reports, court...

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Mandatory Arrest for Domestic Violence in California: What It Means and What Happens Next

When police respond to a domestic violence call in California, they can — and in most...

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First Offense Violation of Restraining Order in California: What Happens and What You Can Do

A first-time violation of a restraining order is a criminal offense in California. Under California Penal...

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How to Get a Restraining Order in California

To get a domestic violence restraining order in California, you file a petition with your local...

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Coercive Control and Homicide Defense in California

Coercive control is a legally recognized pattern of domestic abuse, and in California, it can form...

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What Does “Possession With Intent to Sell” Mean in California?

Possession with intent to sell is a straight felony under California law. It carries penalties that...

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What Is Deferred Entry of Judgment in California — and Can It Keep a Drug Charge Off My Record?

Deferred entry of judgment was a California program that allowed people charged with certain drug offenses...

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California Drug Sentencing Guidelines: What You’re Actually Facing

California drug sentences range from a simple misdemeanor with no jail time to decades in state...

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