California courts have ruled that prosecutors cannot force a mental exam on people who ask for mental health diversion. Learn what two 2026 rulings mean.
Many people who are not U.S. citizens pleaded guilty years ago after initialing an immigration warning on a
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A criminal conviction can follow someone long after a case is over. It can affect job applications, housing
A California court recently set aside a conviction and death sentence after more than three decades, ordering a
Recent reports that pop star Britney Spears was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence in Southern California have
Family court cases can be some of the most emotional legal disputes people experience. Issues involving children, custody,
Federal RICO, or the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, is a law designed to fight organized crime.
In criminal cases, protective orders during discovery are tools that limit how sensitive information can be shared between
In California criminal law, prisoners placed in the Security Housing Unit (SHU) are sometimes subjected to conditions that
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