07

Apr

How California’s Gang Enhancement Law Affects a Prison Sentence

According to the FBI’s 2011 National Gang Threat Assessment, “[T]he West and North Central regions [of the United States] — particularly Arizona, California, and Illinois — boast the highest number of gang members. ” Additionally, certain areas of California and other states “r...

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07

Apr

7 Steps to Take After You Have Been the Victim of a Hit and Run Driver in Ventura County, California

A California hit and run accident can leave you feeling lost and hopeless, especially if you or a loved one suffered serious injuries as a result. However, with help from an experienced Ventura car accident lawyer, you may be able to recover compensation for your medical bills...

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07

Apr

Which California Criminal Offenses Are Considered to Be Acts of Domestic Violence?

There is a common misconception that domestic violence (DV) is a specific crime, like robbery, manslaughter, or sexual assault. In fact, the term “domestic violence” has a broad meaning and includes many different criminal offenses under California law. When a crime has an ele...

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07

Apr

How Many Car Crashes Are Caused by Drunk Driving in Ventura County, California?

Whether you refer to it as drunk driving, intoxicated driving, or driving under the influence, driving while impaired by drugs or alcohol is both illegal and extremely dangerous, not only for the intoxicated driver and their passengers, but also for the motorists around them...

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07

Apr

Upcoming California Ballot Initiatives that Affect Criminal Defendants and Inmates

California ballot propositions allow voters to make their voices heard on a variety of legal and social issues. Several rapidly upcoming propositions, which Californians will vote on this November, deal with the criminal justice system, and therefore have a direct impact upon...

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11

Apr

Were You Charged with California Crime Sexual Battery Under Penal Code 243.4?

About UsOur Attorneys Practice Areas Criminal Defense Assault Drug Charges DUI Defense Federal Charges Juvenile Charges Manslaughter Murder Probation Violation Property ChargesTheft Sexual Charges Vehicular Manslaughter Veterans Court White Collar Charges Personal Inj...

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07

Apr

CWL Calls for Action to Provide Judges Implicit Bias Training to Ensure Gender Fairness in Aftermath of Turner Sentencing

CWL has written an open letter to the Judicial Council calling for action in providing implicit bias training to all sitting judges in California to include information about victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, and human trafficking, to ensure gender fairness since t...

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11

Apr

Were You Charged with California Crime Manslaughter or Vehicular Homicide Under Penal Code 192?

Manslaughter is a form of homicide, the most serious type of criminal offense a person can be accused of committing in California. Defendants who are convicted of manslaughter can be sentenced to many years in prison, receive costly fines, and face other devastating penalties...

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11

Apr

Were You Charged with California Crime Murder Under Penal Code 187?

Murder is the most serious criminal charge a defendant can be prosecuted for in the state of California. If you or one of your family members have been charged with murder in Santa Barbara County or Ventura County, it is of critical importance that you contact a highly experie...

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07

Apr

Who is Liable for My Elderly Parent’s Accidental Fall in California?

Accidental falls are very common, causing millions of injuries every year throughout the United States. While anyone can have a slip and fall accident, elderly adults are at heightened risk due to age-associated health factors such as muscle weakness, poor eyesight, sensory de...

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