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A DUI in California stays permanently on your criminal record, which means a conviction for driving under the influence does not automatically disappear and can continue to affect background checks, employment, and your […]

Many people ask, "Is aggravated assault considered a felony or a misdemeanor?" The answer depends on the facts, the level of harm, and the intent behind the act, because aggravated assault involves more serious conduct […]

A felony charge does not always prevent a passport, but it can affect the process in important ways. In many cases, the key issue is not just the felony itself, but whether there […]

The difference between first-degree and second-degree murder centers on premeditation and intent to kill. First-degree murder requires deliberate planning before the killing occurs, while second-degree murder involves intentional killing without prior intent. Some […]

When a case is dismissed without prejudice, it means the judge or prosecutor has dropped the charges, leaving the door open to refiling later. This is a temporary dismissal, not a permanent end […]

What happens to your guns after a gun arrest in California usually starts with law enforcement taking custody of them. Police officers often seize firearms connected to the stop, arrest, or investigation. What […]

Can you go to jail for loaning a gun to a friend in California? Yes, you can, if the loan counts as an illegal firearm transfer or an unlicensed sale under California law. […]

The answer to the question, "Can you be charged for having a gun in your car in California?" is yes. However, it depends on how you carry, store, and access a gun under […]

Possession of an unregistered or ghost gun in California has become a major focus for state law because these weapons are hard to trace and easy to make. California law treats ghost guns, […]

Brandishing a firearm, under California Penal Code 417, means showing or using a weapon in a threatening manner that places someone in fear. This is a serious crime, and the state may treat […]