Peter Blair | June 4, 2018 | Criminal Threats \ Felony Charges \ Law \ Theft
Borrowed Items: Can I be Accused of a Theft Crime?
Many people fear that they will be accused of a crime of theft if they forget to return borrowed items…
Peter Blair | April 9, 2018 | Criminal Threats \ DUI \ Felony Charges \ Law \ Manslaughter
Vehicular Manslaughter: When Someone is Killed in a DUI Accident
DUI vehicular manslaughter is covered under California PC 191.5. It is known as negligent vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated. Many people…
Peter Blair | March 21, 2018 | Criminal System \ Criminal Threats \ Felony Charges \ Law
A Brief Overview of Crimes Involving Violence
Every day, violent crimes take place in the U.S., putting lives at risk. It is true that crimes involving violence…
Peter Blair | January 30, 2018 | Criminal Threats \ Defense \ Law \ Self Defense
Can “Defense of Others” Be Used as an Actual Defense?
You are probably aware of the laws regarding self-defense, which means that you can use reasonable force to protect yourself…
Peter Blair | December 4, 2017 | Criminal System \ Criminal Threats \ Defense \ Felony Charges \ Law
When You’ve Attempted to Commit a Crime in California
If you fail to pull off a crime after you planned on committing it, it is known as a criminal…
Peter Blair | November 24, 2017 | Criminal System \ Criminal Threats \ Felony Charges
Will a Grand Jury be Involved in my Criminal Case?
When you have been charged with a crime, you may have a variety of questions. You may wonder how long…
Peter Blair | April 30, 2017 | Criminal System \ Criminal Threats \ Law
What Happens if I Only Attempted to Commit a Crime?
What happens if you attempted a crime but never completed it? Without coming close enough to finish the crime, you…
Peter Blair | September 10, 2016 | Criminal Threats \ Felony Charges \ Self Defense
Assault and Battery Charges Explained
Did you physically strike another person in an argument? Did you place somebody in harm’s way by threatening them and…
Peter Blair | August 10, 2015 | Criminal Law Terminology \ Criminal Threats \ Defense \ Drug Possession \ Federal Law \ Felony Charges \ Law \ State Law
Lesser Included Offense in California
When one hears the legal term “lesser included offense,” it means that the crime at hand is part of a…
Peter Blair | July 15, 2015 | Criminal Law Terminology \ Criminal Threats \ Felony Charges \ Law \ Nonviolent Crimes \ State Law
Penal Code 422: Defining And Defending Criminal Threats Charge
If an individual intentionally puts another individual in a state of fear by means of threats, these threats are known…