Victim statements can affect the case, and ultimately can get domestic violence charges dropped, but the prosecutor must make that decision.

Bail can be refundable in some circumstances. This article will describe the conditions that must be met in order to get bail money back.

Understanding why some people are not allowed to post bail, and whether or not that decision can be challenged, is crucial after an arrest.

Courts know that people may overlook a summons, misunderstand what it means, or have circumstances that prevent them from appearing.

This article will describe what someone can expect when they attend their arraignment and the importance of this hearing in California.

If you missed a court date in CA, understanding what might happen, and making sure you address the situation quickly, is very important.

Bail is money or other security that is provided to court to ensure that a person who is charged returns for their future court appearances.

The cost of a ticket depends on the law you are accused of violating, if there are prior offenses, and circumstances surrounding the case.

Harassment typically involves unwanted conduct directed at another person that causes fear, intimidation, alarm, or emotional distress.

This article will explain the difference between misdemeanor DUI and felony DUI so you’re informed about what could be ahead for your case.

Because a CA DUI conviction is already complex, it's important to understand how it can be different with undocumented and legal immigrants.

Though two points might not seem significant, it can affect the status of your California driver's license and your insurance rates.

Spitting can be treated as a misdemeanor or, in some situations, a more violent act that could become a felony depending on the target.

Under California law, an infraction is the lowest level of offense a person can be cited for, and they’re not punishable by imprisonment.

This article looks at what felony elder abuse and misdemeanor elder abuse charges actually mean and how prosecutors make their decisions.

This article covers what self-defense weapons are legal, which ones are prohibited, and what the law says about when using them legally.

Determining impairment in CUI cases is complicated, as there is no specific BAC or legal limit that helps prosecutors establish guilt.

A DUI stays on your CA driving record for 10 years, but insurers focus heavily on the first 3 to 7 years when calculating your rates.

A blood split motion is a request by the defense asking the court to allow access to part of the preserved blood for independent testing.

California does not have an official "Stand Your Ground" law like other states, but there are still similar laws that residents should know.