In California, domestic violence refers to physical harm or threats of harm between family or household members. It includes current and former spouses, intimate partners, and family members. Domestic violence is not only physical. It also covers emotional, psychological, and financial abuse. At Olen Firm Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyers, we understand California's domestic violence […]
California has strict laws about who can own a gun and how you can buy one. If you're thinking of buying a gun for someone else, note that it could be illegal. This rule helps keep guns out of the wrong hands and ensures that all gun owners are responsible and qualified. At Olen Firm […]
In California, the laws governing gun purchases are strict and aim to prevent gun violence by ensuring only responsible individuals own guns. Buying a gun in California is not a spontaneous decision one can make overnight. It involves a series of steps and meeting specific legal criteria. State law, federal law, and law enforcement agencies […]
California takes the law on assault weapons seriously. Penal Code § 30600 PC makes it illegal to manufacture, distribute, transport, or sell assault weapons in the state. If someone has an assault weapon, California law says that person could face harsh penalties. These laws aim to reduce gun violence and keep dangerous weapons off the […]
In the state of California, carrying a concealed weapon falls under Penal Code 25400(a). This makes it illegal for an individual to possess a concealed firearm on their person or in a vehicle. This statute is strict due to the potential risks involved with concealed weapons being carried in public spaces. When someone is arrested […]
California takes its gun laws seriously, ensuring everyone who owns or wants to buy a gun knows the rules. This state has some of the strictest regulations in the country. If you're looking to purchase or own a firearm in California, it's essential to understand what these laws mean for you. At Olen Firm Los […]
Penal Code 1473.7 is a powerful tool in California law to reverse the adverse immigration consequences of some criminal convictions, such as deportation, denial of naturalization, denial of amnesty, and exclusion from entering the United States. The law looks for people who would not have taken a plea deal if they knew it had specific […]
DUI is a legal acronym for Driving Under the Influence, commonly known as drunk driving. It's a criminal offense in California that the prosecution will typically use your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) to prove. The amount of alcohol in your body can affect your judgment, depth perception, and balance. That's primarily based on how many […]
Senate Bill 1393 became effective on January 1, 2019. In short, Senate Bill 1393 restores a trial court’s discretion to strike five-year sentencing enhancements that were previously mandatory under Penal Code section 667(a). This means that five-year enhancement for previous “serious felony” convictions are no longer mandatory. Did SB 1393 pass? Yes, this new law […]
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