Criminally liability refers to when a person can be held legally responsible for breaking the law. Criminally...

If you are caught violating the terms of your probation order by police or a probation officer, then you can be...

Our seasoned criminal defense lawyers at Lessem, Newstat & Tooson, LLP proudly represent clients of all backgrounds who are facing a...

Although the state of California has knife-friendly laws, it doesn’t mean that people can simply carry around any knife of their...

Our police misconduct attorneys at Lessem, Newstat & Tooson, LLP have a stellar reputation for fiercely advocating for the rights of...

Many people turn to our law firm because they are confused about the difference between being charged for 

A bench warrant, also called a “body attachment,” is the most common type of warrant issued in the state of California....

Definition of Insanity Under California Law Although Albert Einstein is often credited for saying, “The definition of...

The practice of giving unnecessary medications to nursing home residents to sedate them so they are more tolerable for the staff...

The substantial boom in the use of electric scooters over the past few years has also brought with it a rise...

Although the police in California could easily arrest you for possession of marijuana a few decades ago, recreational use...

A motion to revoke probation generally means the court will send you back to jail or prison for 

In California, felony convictions and many misdemeanor convictions result in the defendant being banned from owning or even possessing firearms. When it comes...

As of July 1, 2021, certain California residents who are required to register as sex offenders under Penal Code section 290...

A “Serna motion” is a legal motion to dismiss misdemeanor or felony charges because the defendant was denied their...

Under Assembly Bill 3234, superior court judges can offer a diversion program to people charged with qualifying misdemeanors. On January 1,...