Hearsay in California Criminal Cases Jan 10

One of the most misunderstood rules in California criminal law is the law preventing hearsay testimony. Under California statutory ...

California Ushers in Host of New Weapons-Linked Laws Jan 08

The Constitution’s Second Amendment stresses “the right of the people to keep and bear Arms.” That language is frequently quoted ...

California’s Rape Shield Law Makes It More Difficult to Establish a Sexual Encounter Was Consensual Jan 03

The issue of consent arises very frequently in California sexual assault cases. However, under the California Rape Shield Law, a ...