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Simple vs Aggravated Assault in CA: What You Need to Know
Those who are facing assault charges must understand the distinction between these two offenses and how they are defined in court.

Blair Goss
Jul 16 min read


Understanding Domestic Violence vs Assault in CA
A battery charge typically involves bodily harm, excessive force, or corporal injury. This is different when compared to assault.

Blair Goss
Jul 14 min read


Self-Defense vs Assault in CA: Legal Distinctions
It's really important to understand that assault is unlawful, but self-defense is a legally justified action. There are many reasons for this.

Blair Goss
Jul 16 min read


Assault vs. Aggravated Assault in CA: What’s the Difference?
Aggravated assault crimes are more serious than assault crimes. They typically have enhancing factors, which can lead to a felony assault.

Blair Goss
Jul 15 min read


Assault Laws in CA: A Comprehensive Guide
Assault is the attempt or threat to inflict an injury. Battery is the actual contact with another person using force or violence.

Blair Goss
Jul 18 min read


Understanding Assault vs Battery in CA: Key Differences
Assault and battery charges can be either misdemeanors or felonies depending on the circumstances and the severity of the crime.

Blair Goss
Jul 15 min read


The Role of Intent in CA Assault Charges: What to Know
Proving intent is a very tough job. Since intent is a mental state, it has to be determined from direct or circumstantial evidence.

Blair Goss
May 286 min read


What Is the Law for Assault with a Deadly Weapon in CA?
Though it's possible that an assault can bring a misdemeanor conviction, if an assault weapon of any kind was used, it could be a felony.

Blair Goss
May 286 min read


Penalty for Assault on a Public Servant in CA
If the aggressive act is committed against a public servant, the assault charge is elevated to an aggravated assault.

Blair Goss
May 286 min read


How Do Prior Convictions Impact Assault Penalties in CA?
California’s “Three Strikes” sentencing law (Penal Code § 667) significantly increases penalties for repeat offenders.

Blair Goss
May 285 min read


False Accusations of Assault in CA
Goss Law's legal professionals understand that false allegations happen all the time and know how to deal with them.

Blair Goss
May 286 min read


How Intoxication Affects Assault Charges in CA
Assault charges in California carry serious consequences, and intoxication doesn’t generally lessen them or factor into defense strategies.

Blair Goss
May 285 min read


How to Expunge Federal Crime Charge in CA
Is it possible to expunge a federal crime charge? Not exactly. Expunging a federal charge is reserved for exceptional circumstances.

Blair Goss
Apr 288 min read


A Guide on How to Expunge a Child Endangerment Charge in CA
If a child endangerment charge does not result in a misdemeanor or felony conviction, there is a chance the court will dismiss the charges.

Blair Goss
Apr 288 min read


How to Expunge Fraud Charge in CA: A Guide
The exact circumstances of a specific person's fraud case in California ultimately determines if they can seek expungement.

Blair Goss
Apr 288 min read


How to Expunge Theft Charge in CA: A Guide
One must meet four criteria to be eligible for an expungement for a petty theft conviction. Felony theft convictions cannot be expunged.

Blair Goss
Apr 284 min read


How to Expunge: Robbery Charge in CA
To be eligible for expungement, a defendant must have received a felony or misdemeanor conviction for robbery in California.

Blair Goss
Mar 314 min read


How to Expunge: Truancy Charge in CA
To be eligible, the offender must have completed the prescribed county jail sentence, probation, and any other court-ordered obligations.

Blair Goss
Mar 314 min read


How to Expunge: Trespassing Charge in CA
If a convicted individual is to have their record expunged, they must meet three of the specific eligibility criteria in California.

Blair Goss
Mar 314 min read


How to Expunge Curfew Charge in CA
Expunging a curfew charge in California isn't such a straightforward process, especially because the steps to follow depend on the offense.

Blair Goss
Mar 315 min read
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